One Hundred Years of Checker Cabs

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Nov 25, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

In the Fall of 1921 Commonwealth Motors was having financial difficulties. The producer of sedans, tourer and taxicabs, the standard automotive line was in decline, the basic design dated back to 1915,  That said, the Commonwealth taxicab product line of Checker Mogul...

The Checkers of Mission: Impossible 1966-1973

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Oct 31, 2021 | Blog

Mission: Impossible is a multimedia franchised based on a fictional secret espionage agency known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). The 1966 television series ran for seven seasons from 1966 till 1973.  By 2011, the franchise generated over $4 billion in revenue...

Joe Dollard Checker Update

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Oct 31, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

Back in March,  ICTA member Joe Dollard posted the following: Big news for our old friend! The beloved Checker went to the Austin Speed Shop today for some modern updates and love. Entire front suspension will be replaced with an IFS, rack and pinion steering, disc...

Salvaging the Checker 1952 Checker A4

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Oct 11, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

As all Checker owners know, its getting harder and harder to procure Checker parts.  Since all the major Checker parts sellers have closed shop,  Checker owners have to become more flexible and more importantly resourceful. This writer has been very blunt,  if you...

The ICTA’s Impact on Diecast Models

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Oct 4, 2021 | Blog

This website has been running now for about six years, we at the ICTA are very proud of the fact that this site has become the definitive “go to” site for Checker automobile information.  At just shy of 20K internet “hits” a month, no other Checker Cab based website...

Would You By a Used Checker From This Monster?

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

Well thankfully, you’ll never have to buy a Checker from this accused felon.  All Checker fans have to do, is to check the “For Sale” listings on this very site and Checker Monster begone! The used car market has been hot for the last year, given the current chip...