When it comes to nice and slightly unusual wagons, this 1965 Checker Marathon Wagon probably fills both criteria. It has undergone an extensive renovation (as opposed to restoration) and the result of this is a really nice looking vehicle…. more»
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Jun 17, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Hunka-Hunka! 60’s Checker Marathon Wagon
You should know while you are reading this that I have had a desire to own a Checker Marathon wagon since I was in high school — so if you are looking for an unbiased editorial opinion on this… more»
Jun 1, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Netflix Stars: Trio of Checkers
If ever you wanted to start your own cab company using vintage cars, this is the auction you’ve been looking for! For sale here on eBay in Staten Island, NY, is a collection of three Checker Marathons that were used… more»
Mar 27, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Anti-Taxi Cab: 1964 Checker Marathon Wagon
When we think of Checker Marathons, it’s often the sedan variant in taxi cab livery that springs to mind. And if you say “wagon”, you’d be forgiven if the first thing you think of is the somewhat ridiculous 12-seater… more»
Jul 8, 2017 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Gut Check: 1969 Checker Limo Pickup
Chhh.. not another 1969 Checker Limo Pickup?! Jeez, these things are everywhere! Wait, what? A Checker Limo Pickup? That’s genius! I wonder if this thing would fit in a 30-foot storage unit.. hmm.. This unique ride is in far… more»
Jan 5, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Doctor’s Check Up: 1971 Checker
If you like unusual cars with interesting stories, maybe this 1971 Checker is the car for you. It’s for sale on the Central New Jersey here on craigslist and is located in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. According to its seller, this car was… more»
Dec 29, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Checker Limo! 1968 Checker A-12 Aerobus
So, about that small, side business that you were thinking of starting? I think I’ve found it! You can take eleven of your friends with you in this 1968 Checker A-12 Aerobus, an eight-door (nine, if you count the rear… more»
Nov 26, 2016 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Not A Taxi: 1976 Checker Marathon
Most of us are of an age where we think “Taxi” when we think of a Checker sedan. But Checker made there unique blend of space, reliability and retro visual design available to private individuals as well. This one… more»
Oct 30, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
It’s A Diesel? 1969 Checker Marathon A12
I’ll be honest, even as a Checker fan, I didn’t know they were ever offered with a Perkins diesel! And then–guess what–it’s been on Barn Finds here already with a terrific write up from Scotty G! This nice looking… more»
Oct 16, 2016 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Check Out This Checker Wagon!
I love Checkers, and I love the wagons the most of all! Some day I’ll own one, and I only hope it will be as nice as this one looks to be. It’s located in Ventura, California and is… more»
Apr 28, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Perkins-Powered: 1969 Checker Marathon
This 1969 Checker Marathon is a rare, one-year-only diesel model. It’s located in Murphy, North Carolina and is on eBay with a current bid of $2,225 and a Buy It Now price of $12,000. After looking at the photos on… more»
Mar 11, 2016 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rust Free? 1965 Checker Station Wagon
Flat black cars scare me a little. I’m not sure whether it’s because of the trashy hot rods that had straight pipes and never sounded good when I was a kid, or the fact that too many folks try… more»
Jan 24, 2016 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Movie Cab: 1982 Checker Marathon
While a lot of the cars we feature on here are naturally aged, there are the occasional oddballs that fall outside those lines yet look strikingly similar to barn-kept vehicles. This 1982 Checker Marathon cab found here on eBay… more»
Aug 28, 2015 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Monster Wagon: 1963 Checker Aerobus
I have some fond and some not so fond memories of Checker Aerobuses. My high school in rural North Carolina decided that it would be a good idea to pick up two of these to use as activity “buses”… more»
Aug 9, 2015 • For Sale • 8 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1967 Checker Marathon A12
From Andrew W – From what I can tell, this car sports its original paint and interior. The paint is in decent shape. It was pretty oxidized when I got it, but polished up nice. I am planning to… more»
May 26, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1974 Checker Marathon: Never a Cab
The Checker Marathon is one of those cars that is both universally loved and recognized for its entrenchment in American life. With predominant use as the go-to cab of choice among New York City’s taxi fleet, the Marathon earned… more»
