Before there was Uber or Lyft, there was Yellow Cab which was usually a Checker Marathon in the bigger cities. Technically, the for-hire vehicle was called the Checker Taxi and the Marathon was the version sold to consumers. But… more»
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Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
The “Chagster”! 1982 Checker Marathon
Getting picked up in this 1982 Checker Marathon taxi and telling the driver to “Step on it” could render a unique car hire service experience. At first blush, it’s obvious that it’s hardly in what would be considered an… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Not a Taxi! 1967 Checker Marathon Wagon
When most folks think of the Checker automobile brand, a yellow taxicab comes to mind. And they would become quite prolific in the 1960s and 1970s in big cities like Chicago and New York. But Checker also sold a… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Ride Share Pair: 2 for 1 Checker Cabs
If you’ve ever been to New York City or some other major metro area, chances are you’ve ridden in a Checker cab at least once. From 1961 to 1982, Checker Motors produced these bulky cars which mostly served as… more»
Mar 20, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Stretch Limousine: 1970 Checker Marathon
The Marathon was the mainstay of Checker Motors out of Kalamazoo, Michigan between 1961-82. Most of them were built for fleet buyers, and many of those were taxicabs. This ’70 Marathon was rescued from a junkyard many moons ago… more»
Jun 8, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Not A Taxi! 1971 Checker Marathon
The Checker Marathon was produced for more than 20 years across three decades. Most of them ended up serving in the taxicab industry, with limited sales to John Q. Public. These cars were built like tanks and had more… more»
Jan 5, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Never A Taxi: 1975 Checker Marathon
Anyone who’s ever ridden in the back of a Checker cab probably remembers how much legroom there was. Most of the Marathon workhorses that were built over a 22-year period went toward fleet use, most notably taxi services. By… more»
Dec 10, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Recently Refurbished: 1965 Checker Marathon Wagon
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»
