All Checker signage has been removed from 45 Research Drive
The ICTA would like to put some perspective on all of the cars that were recently dumped in Lawrence, Mass. They were dumped by Checker Motor Cars of Haverhill, Mass. Thankfully via Michael Ruse ‘s connections we were alerted of the major Checker event. Based on review of the satellite photo, it’s pretty clear that Checker Motor Car’s dumped their entire stock of parts cars.
The cars circled in the satellite photo in our header picture depict the entire fleet of project and parts Checkers that have been liquidated from the Checker Motor Cars inventory. All signage at Checker Motor Car has been removed and all remaining quality used Checkers are for sale (about six).
Given the signage has been removed and a significant amount of inventory has been dumped, it appears the Checker Motor Sales may be out of the Checker business. Significant public relations attention was created in 2015 about the relaunch of a new Checker. Three years later, not a single prototype has been publicly displayed or produced.
Will we ever see this produced? Highly doubtful.
Expensive plastic hood ornaments and grilles have been introduced, but it seems that we will never see a new Checker. We have seen many artist renditions of the new Checker, we imagine, that’s all we’ll ever see from the dubious cock and bull story perpetrated on Checker fans. Just a bunch of pretty drawings and very little individual craving attention.
According to 495 Auto Salvagers about 5 to 10 of the approximately 30+ of the dumped Checkers have been crushed. One wagon has been saved, let’s see if we can saved a few more. This blog depicts 22 Checker currently on site
We just feel its important to showcase all the Checkers that were recently dumped in Lawrence, Mass. One of only a handful of survivors may be abled to be save, these Checkers are available as a salvage car with no title. For more information please call 495 Auto Salvagers in Lawrence, Mass. The yard can be reached directly via their web site http://www.495recyclers.com/
Contact 495 recyclers directly at 978-682-3777
Post 73 A12 Marathon rusty floor, nice seats, pretty solid overall, solid frame
Very solid post 73, no engine,
Solid frame, missing glass and front clip
Lots of parts, rusty roof
Pre 1968 Checker
Rough A12 Marathon painted as a taxi
Super Rare 1969 Handbuilt Medi-Car
Super Rare Checker UPS Package Car
Salvageable pre 1967 wagon, some surface rust, but it appears complete
Salvageable A11e Super Taxi
Stripped Aerobus, but good sheetmetal in clear view
Stripped Aerobus, again, some very nice parts including tailgate and window crank
Solid pre 1967 Marathon. Floors very good, dented hood
Post 68 A11, appears that it may have had roof work completed
Very complete Aerobus
A11e Super Cab some roof work prep performed, post 1973
Super Rare six door Aerobus
Described by two previous owners as being a solid Southwest Texas Checker
Post 73 late model Checker appears extremely solid
Another very solid Checker Aerobus
Yet again another complete and solid Checker Aerobus
Pre 1963 Superba Wagon, Continental Engine early style bumpers, starburst grille and fenders.
FULL VIDEO OF ALL CARS
Looking for a shifter for 68 Marathon; mine is worn out and locks up routinely…Also need red tail lights, clear tail lights, jump seats and jack…Mechanical Restoration is complete…Thanks, Roger