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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
It seems that every other movie that gets a general theatrical release is set in New York City these days. Ever since the introduction of ‘talkies’ during the last century, the five boroughs have ...
Whether Phil Arnold is parked at the Syracuse Nationals or in Times Square, people stop and stare at his butter yellow 1981 Checker Taxicab. "Taxi!" yells a grinning man, as Arnold cruises around the ...