The Checker Marathon was never designed to be flashy or fashionable. Instead, it prioritized durability, simplicity, and ...

Established in the 1920s, Checker Motors produced one of the world's most iconic taxi cabs. Built from 1959 to 1982 with minor changes, the A series model is also America's longest-running cab. But ...

A 1979 Checker. The most famous North American cab got it s name after the Commonwealth car company got a fleet order from Checker Taxi Co. of Chicago. Bill Vance If one were describing the ideal ...

Probably just as well known as the London Black Cab, the 1959 to 1982 Checker Motors A series Taxi Specials were the ubiquitous cabs seen in any American movie of the era. And they are truly legendary ...

Q: Greg, I lived in Chicago for over 40 years and vividly remember three vehicles from back in the 1950s. I remember the International delivery trucks called the Metro, and also the four-door ...

Today’s taxi is most likely a Ford Crown Vic. No other manufacturer builds a fleet-ready sedan of the type favored by cabbies. Some automakers have tried to push minivans for taxi service, but ...

Q: Greg, I enjoyed the article on the USPS delivery vans and wonder if you can shed some light on those great Checker Taxi cabs from the 1970s. Thanks, Bob L., Pennsylvania. A: Bob, I have to admit ...