1979 Checker Marathon (RARE!) A12E extended wheelbase civilian model – $7800 (Cleveland)

by Checker_Taxi_Stand | Sep 24, 2017 | Checkers For Sale

1979 Checker Marathon A12E extended wheelbase. V8, Automatic, Cold A/C, vintage search light, 115k original miles, dry bar in back original interior, great matching set of tires. Always privately owned and never a cab! Only @ 79 of these made in 1979. Production...

New York Cab & Limo Company

by ing_web_support | May 1, 2016 | The Checker Taxi Stand

In 2009 N.Y. Cab began offering service on Clearwater Beach with two Vintage Checker Cabs.  The cars were icons of New York City, and hence the name N.Y. Cab. Later the first Limo went into service and N.Y. Cab & Limo Co. became the official name. Tired of hearing...

John Hertz and Yellow Cab a Story Similar to Checker Part 1

by ICTA | Dec 13, 2015 | The Checker Taxi Stand

The parallels between John Hertz of Yellow Cab and Morris Markin of Checker Cab are quite striking. As we have discussed in other blogs Morris Markin immigrated to the United States at the turn of the century. Markin held various jobs: a tailor, pants factory foreman...

The New Checker, Will it Happen?

by ICTA | Nov 12, 2015 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

We heard some big news over the last couple of months! According to various news outlets: Fox, NBC and AP, a new Checker will be produced. Yahoo reported ‘nearly 35 years after the Checker automotive assembly lines in Kalamazoo fell silent and almost 20 years after...

Get Ready for Checkers at Auburn

by ICTA | Oct 11, 2015 | Blog, The Checker Taxi Stand

  We’re excited to announce that the Facebook Checker Cab Group Club is having its first national convention on August 13th through August 15th in Auburn Indiana. Auburn, Indiana is one of the most historic automotive towns in the US and in 2016 the Internet...