The Model T was slightly faster than an early variation of the car used as a taxi service, Ford's Model T Depot Hack, which reached just 42 mph. Read more: 12 Cars That Were Way Ahead Of Their ...

Way back in May, the car you see above, a surf-themed 1964 Ford Falcon Squire dubbed "Tiki Taxi", showed up. Immediately smitten, I snapped a bunch of photos, all of which are now gallerized here.

Conlon isn't alone in being excited about the taxi option as many others in California are considering adding the versatile vehicle to their fleets, said Gerry Koss, marketing manager, Ford Fleet.