The Checker Taxi Stand

A Giant Among Checker Fans
This past weekend marks the 24th anniversary of the passing of Steve Wilson. Its with great pleasure that we republish this blog honoring Steve. Believe it or not, no one is selling autographed pictures! A special thank you to Connie and David Powers for all their...

Join the Fun, Checkers at Das Awkscht 2021! (Metropolitan Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Area)
Its official!! The ICTA will be meeting up in August at Das Awkscht. For 58 years, Das Awkscht Fescht has been a summer tradition for all ages. Offering three fun-packed days in the great outdoors, it’s been a perfect way for families to celebrate summer and see...

1954 DeSoto Taxicab For Sale in Georgia $600
This appears to be a low line Skyview Taxicab produced by Waters Company. Note the low line interior and rubber floor mats. No divider. Also note the non standard 49 Plymouth tail lights on the rear, typical of the DeSoto taxicab. Asking a very fair $600. Needs...

Checker Survivors 1922 – 1941
A short photographic blog that documents the known intact Checker survivors produced from 1922 thru 1941. We’ll cover know “intact” units that are restored, operational or undergoing a restoration. There is a least one survivor for all models produced between...

The New Checker is Almost Here!!!
Remember the New Checker? The big news story of 2015. Checker fans across the world eagerly awaited the new Checker. Lots of razzle dazzle and hoopty-doo, but by 2017, people started to wonder if the New Checker would ever go into production? Four years ago it was...