Strange Checker Aerobus Conversion

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

Well, we missed this auction, very rare tnat we miss an oddball Checker for sale, but a least we can post it as an interesting item. The auction ended last week and the car is based in Canada.  The auction site has not listed the end price, we’ll continue to...

Newsletter Fraud in the Checker Cab Hobby

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog

The other Checker club lists its features/products on it’s website as the following:  As a member, you can benefit from the many programs we sponsor throughout the year. These include: Annual Convention and Car Shows Quarterly Newsletter (Electronic and/or Hard...

Lego Checker

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

We all love Checker Vabs and like most people, we all love Legos.  In this case, we really love Legos!!! From 6sqft.com A LEGO flagship store opened in Midtown this week with new hands-on experiences and New York City-inspired builds. Located at 630 Fifth Avenue...

The Finland Checker Cab Restoration Fund

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

Over the years, the ICTA has had a very good relationship with The Finland Checker Cab Association.  Thru this relationship,  we have been able to restore three rare Checker A2 and A4 Checker Cabs. This has been accomplished via parts sharing and sourcing as well as...

Adam’s Checker Score

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Jul 18, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

As most hard core Checker owners are well aware the the parts supply is dwindling.  The following is an update regarding the Dan Smith Checker fleet.  Dan is activley pairing down his fleet of Checkers.  Dan took over Joe Pollard’s Checker parts business back in...

Checker Model A3 Glass!

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

Back in the old days, the 1970’s this writer worked for a Mercedes Benz/BMW in Lexington, Mass.  The job that would keep me busy for five years was the highly esteemed role “lot boy”.  A mixture of many tasks, the most notable was the cleaning and washing of new and...