What Kind of car is this?

[Guest jsvegas]

May be able to purchase this car on Monday, but I would like some more information about it. Why does it have a wrecker hook up in the back? What make, model, year?

Anyone know?

Not in good condition. What is it worth?

Thanks for any ifo at all.

Jason

[ch1929]

Looks like a Checker Cab maybe 36?

[West Peterson]

Yup. Checker. This is a 1936 that I photographed at the Gilmore Museum. A very rare car.

You may want to give Jay Follis a call at the museum. They have a LOT of information on Checker.

It is my opinion that the car you're looking at is probably not worth more than $500, but then I don't know a lot about Checkers.

Edited June 24, 2010 by West Peterson (see edit history)

[Guest jsvegas]

What do you think a good price would be for the car "as is" in my pictures?

[West Peterson]

I was thinking $500, but on second thought, the wrecker equipment alone may be worth more than that.

[alsancle]

I know less then nothing about Checker but I could see that grill fetching some money.

[Guest jsvegas]

Did some research.... it is a 1937 Checker Model Y Conversion

Thanks for all the info

[West Peterson]

It's going to need a new passenger side window.

Good luck with your purchase. I'm sure the Gilmore Museum people will be very interested in learning about this car. If you don't buy it, they may be interested in it for parts.

[Guest jsvegas]

I pulled up their web site. It there an email for Jay, or some dept I should reach.

Thanks for all the help

[West Peterson]

I sent you a PM.

[Guest jsvegas]

Thanks! I'm going to email him right away.