Checker is probably most known for its iconic taxi cabs. I rode these while I lived in New York, both the larger version that had seats in the floor you could unfold and sit on, giving a capacity of six or more, and the smaller version. This ad, a column ad from a National Geographic shows that Checker tried to sell cars to the general public. I am not sure how successful they were as I can not recall seeing a Checker that wasn't a taxi.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Checker Cars
Checker is probably most known for its iconic taxi cabs. I rode these while I lived in New York, both the larger version that had seats in the floor you could unfold and sit on, giving a capacity of six or more, and the smaller version. This ad, a column ad from a National Geographic shows that Checker tried to sell cars to the general public. I am not sure how successful they were as I can not recall seeing a Checker that wasn't a taxi.
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T.O.:
The old NYC fleet of CHECKERS actuallty had TWO "jump-seats" behind the front seat that folded down into position...very cool (and NO seatbelts...LOL)
I miss those cars.
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