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- Checker Station Wagon, April 1964 - Morris Markin formed Checker Motors Corporation in 1922. The company manufactured taxicabs at its plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, until 1982. Checker began building passenger cars for private owners in 1959. The 1964 Checker Marathon featured a six-cylinder engine and a design based on the company's commercial cabs. The Marathon was available as a sedan or a station wagon.
- April 01, 1964
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Checker Station Wagon, April 1964
Morris Markin formed Checker Motors Corporation in 1922. The company manufactured taxicabs at its plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, until 1982. Checker began building passenger cars for private owners in 1959. The 1964 Checker Marathon featured a six-cylinder engine and a design based on the company's commercial cabs. The Marathon was available as a sedan or a station wagon.
- Checker Marathon Sedan, April 1964 - Morris Markin formed Checker Motors Corporation in 1922. The company manufactured taxicabs at its plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, until 1982. Checker began building passenger cars for private owners in 1959. The 1964 Checker Marathon featured a six-cylinder engine and a design based on the company's commercial cabs. The Marathon was available as a sedan or a station wagon.
- April 01, 1964
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Checker Marathon Sedan, April 1964
Morris Markin formed Checker Motors Corporation in 1922. The company manufactured taxicabs at its plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, until 1982. Checker began building passenger cars for private owners in 1959. The 1964 Checker Marathon featured a six-cylinder engine and a design based on the company's commercial cabs. The Marathon was available as a sedan or a station wagon.
- "Checker, The Only Real Taxicab!," 1967 - Checker praised "The only real taxicab!" in its 1967 sales catalog. Checker cabs, according to this product literature, provided comfort, driving convenience, and economy. One of these qualities satisfied each cab user -- customer, driver, and owner. Checker manufactured cabs from 1922 through 1982.
- 1967
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"Checker, The Only Real Taxicab!," 1967
Checker praised "The only real taxicab!" in its 1967 sales catalog. Checker cabs, according to this product literature, provided comfort, driving convenience, and economy. One of these qualities satisfied each cab user -- customer, driver, and owner. Checker manufactured cabs from 1922 through 1982.
- "Use the Only Real Taxicab, Checker," 1961 - From 1922 through 1982, Checker manufactured cabs. This 1961 sales catalog marketed the qualities looked for by potential buyers -- wide doors and extra luggage space for customers, and a long vehicle life and low operating costs for owners. On the back cover, Checker illustrated its production history with views of Checker cabs from previous years.
- 1961
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"Use the Only Real Taxicab, Checker," 1961
From 1922 through 1982, Checker manufactured cabs. This 1961 sales catalog marketed the qualities looked for by potential buyers -- wide doors and extra luggage space for customers, and a long vehicle life and low operating costs for owners. On the back cover, Checker illustrated its production history with views of Checker cabs from previous years.
- 1981 Checker Marathon Taxicab - Most people think of Checker as an operator of taxicabs, but from 1922 through 1982 they also manufactured cabs. Checkers featured big back seats and trunks and rugged, durable construction. This Checker's basic design dates to 1956 and was substantially unchanged until production ceased in 1982.
- 1981
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1981 Checker Marathon Taxicab
Most people think of Checker as an operator of taxicabs, but from 1922 through 1982 they also manufactured cabs. Checkers featured big back seats and trunks and rugged, durable construction. This Checker's basic design dates to 1956 and was substantially unchanged until production ceased in 1982.
- 1980 Checker Catalog, "Some Straight Talk About Taxicabs" - Checker Motors Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, promoted its products with this "Straight Talk" brochure. The company praised the look, safety, and economy that its taxicabs gave to potential buyers. Checker Motors Corporation was a leading taxicab manufacturer from 1922 to 1982.
- 1980
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1980 Checker Catalog, "Some Straight Talk About Taxicabs"
Checker Motors Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, promoted its products with this "Straight Talk" brochure. The company praised the look, safety, and economy that its taxicabs gave to potential buyers. Checker Motors Corporation was a leading taxicab manufacturer from 1922 to 1982.
- "Checker - Now, Better Than Ever," 1959 - 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.
- 1959
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"Checker - Now, Better Than Ever," 1959
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.