JamesR Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I think one is visible on the Youtube still. You'll know what I'm talking about once you see the video...there were apparently a lot of them running around. Some serious front end modification...with dubious results, IMHO. I've never seen any these in old movies, so I'm curious if any of you New Yorkers have been around long enough to remember them. I presume they're taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Those are Checkers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Bloo said: Those are Checkers. Bloo, are you saying they were manufactured that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Yes. I forget the model name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 http://www.icta.club/the-1939-checker-model-was-watershed/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Wow, a 1940's automotive body style I actually dislike. No offense to any of you who own one, seriously. If I saw one at an auto show I'd be all over it taking photos, and I'd love to take ride...I'd even pay a fare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Apparently there is only one left. https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/this-last-surviving-1939-art-deco-checker-marks-the-high-point-of-taxi-design/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealEllenSmith Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Anyone find the model name yet ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Those are the distinctively styled 1939-'41 Checker Model A: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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