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A Hong Kong Taxi Finds New Life in Toronto | Canada News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
Alan Wu, a Toronto-based Hong Kong culture enthusiast, resurrected a 1997 Toyota Crown Comfort — the iconic red-and-silver Hong Kong taxi — after spotting it in the movie Pacific Rim. For $15,000 and with deep personal ties to Hong Kong’s cinematic and everyday past, he restored it to perfection, sharing the journey on Instagram that went viral. Now cruising Toronto’s streets, especially Chinatown and Markham, his taxi stirs nostalgia — even bringing tears from elderly Hong Kongers who once drove these cabs, like one family who traveled hours just to see it before their patriarch’s passing. More than a car, it’s a moving tribute to a fading era and a bridge for displaced Hong Kongers seeking comfort in familiar sights. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a5a54555ad399d23