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As car aesthetics go, taxis are usually boring. You know the drill--a beat-up Crown Vic driven by a guy who doesn't care whether you both die in a fiery wreck on the highway. There are, however, some crazy cabs out there that make us salivate at the chance of flagging one down. In the name of late-night partying, we count down the world's 15 coolest taxis.
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Lamborghini Murcielago
Where: Las Vegas
If this can't get you a date at the airport bar, you're hopeless.
Chevrolet Corvette
Where: Hartford, Conn.
Although we wish this were a new C7, it certainly beats the bus stop.
Ferrari Enzo
Where: Rome
In our dreams ... literally. Unfortunately, this is only the work of a big dreamer with access to photoshop. The real image can be found HERE. But, hey, dreams can feel just as good as reality sometimes.
Maybach 57
Where: Moscow
It's rare enough just to SEE one of these. Can you imagine actually being able to take a ride in one on your way to the airport? How 'bout them Curtains, Meek?
Ford Crown Victoria
Where: New York City
This was an exhibition ride for the New York Auto Show one year, demonstrating what it'd look like if Flava Flav were to become a taxi driver.
Lotus Espirit
Where: London
But can it go underwater like in James Bond?
Hummer H1
Where: Houston, Texas
Cliché: EVERYTHING is bigger in Texas.
Better than a Cliché: Fingers, toes, eyes crossed that there are a few machine guns and a machete, with Arnold Schwarzenegger driving us into a sweet jungle battle.
Ferrari F430 Scuderia
Where: Taipei, Taiwan
If this dude can't get you to your destination in a timely manner, we've lost for all cab driver's.
Volkswagen Beetle
Where: Mexico City
In Mexico, the green ones don't stop. Seriously, these two-tone (why not just add red to make it the color of the flag?) Vee-Dubs are the cab of choice in Mexico's City. We could get used to that very easily.
Porsche Cayenne
Where: Moscow
Until we find a Lambo taxi out there (whatup, 2020?!) this is the best SUV cab you're going to find.
Chrysler 300C
Where: Paris
It might be a little dated at this point, but the previous generation 300C was pretty attractive, as well. It might not be a Maybach, but it's better than a Vic.
Cadillac DeVille Convertible
Where: Houston, Texas
You just might find Paul Wall driving slow to pick you up in this car. Maybe.
Porsche Cayman
Where: Berlin
Late for a date with a hot German babe? Hail one of these bad boys and arrive on time and in style. Just make sure to remember you're the one getting out to open the door for her, not the cabbie.
Checkered Cab Limousine
Where: New York City
Vintage and a limo. We hate that damn "four person only" rule anyway!
Tesla Roadster
Where: Los Angeles
The world's most silent cab might be too quiet for you to even notice it has passed, but if you spotted one of these, we imagine you might throw out your arm trying to hail it.