"Checker - Now, Better Than Ever," 1959
THF204543 / "Checker - Now, Better Than Ever," 1959
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Artifact Overview
Checker Motors Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, marketed its improved Model A-9 taxicab in this 1959 brochure. According to the brochure, recommendations from owners, operators, and passengers led to no fewer than 75 new features. These features added comfort for both passenger and driver. Owners would find their own comfort in the cab's low operating and maintenance costs.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade catalog
Subject Date
1959
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.219.154
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 12 in
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Related Content
SetTaxicabs
- 19 Artifacts
The taxicab is a fixture in American cities. Unlike buses, subways, and streetcars that run on pre-determined routes and schedules, the cab operates on the rider's terms -- it takes you where you want to go, when you want to go. From horse-drawn cabriolet carriages to specially built sedans, the taxi itself has evolved. But its convenient point-to-point transportation remains unchanged, even as newer ridesharing services compete for customers.