Checker Cab - an internationally recognized icon that still inspires fierce brand loyalty. Even today, 20 years after production ended, the Checker Cab is still a familiar part of the American urban landscape. Author James Hinckley has unraveled the often conflicting stories about the Checker Cab Manufacturing Co. to present the first complete history of this fascinating company and its legendary cabs.
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For years friends and associates have said that I was blessed with a gift for telling folks where to go. So, with support from my loving wife I began writing books that told folks where to go and shared my passion for the road less traveled. Then I began adding my fascination for vintage trucks and automobiles, their history, and the history of the societal evolution they reflected. To date this grand adventure has manifested in the form of seven books, more than one thousand feature articles for a wide array of publications including Old Cars Weekly, Classic Auto Restorer, Hemmings Classic Car, The Kingman Daily Miner and American Road, and even an interview with Jay Leno. In addition I write a daily blog chronicling the life of a starving artist on Route 66 and wrote a monthly column profiling the independent thinkers of the American auto industry for Cars & Parts magazine. It is my sincere hope that you find my books and articles an inspiration for over coming obstacles, discovering the joy that comes from seeking the road less traveled, and are inspired to make a road trip or two.
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Checker Cab Photo History,
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I never gave much thought that there was actually a company that built these cars. Checkers were taxis. Period. What an interesting work. Why hasn't anything been written about this company before? I very much enjoyed the concise format. Good detail, interesting story and the photos were very interesting as I have never seen many of these cars anywhere.
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Excellent Book - "Check" it out!,
By "mfry80" (Washington DC area) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Checker Cab Photo History (Paperback)
Jim has put together a terrific photo history of the Checker Motors Corporation. From the early Model C, to the stylish Model Y with it's fold down rear roof, the 4-wheel steering equipped Checker-Bantam Jeep prototype, the rare Transit Buses, the classy A-6, the 8-door Aerobus, right down to the last taxicab to roll off the assembly line. A fine selection of photos, advertisements, technical drawings and more complemented with very informative text.
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Many automotive pioneers have found a dubious form of immortality with their last name recognized throughout the world while their first. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Kalamazoo Gazette, Joe Fay, New York City, Checker Motors, Checker Car Club of America, General Motors, David Lyon, Jim Hinckley, Jerry Campbell, Checker Cab Manufacturing Company, Checker Cab Manufacturing Corporation, Douglas Klauck, David Markin, Jerry's Studio, Los Angeles, Morris Markin, North Pitcher Street, James Garrison, United States, Checker Aerobus, Commonwealth Motors, Edward Cole, Plymouth Road, South Pitcher Street, Terry Vaught New!
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Many automotive pioneers have found a dubious form of immortality with their last name recognized throughout the world while their first. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cab manufacturing, transit buses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kalamazoo Gazette, Joe Fay, New York City, Checker Motors, Checker Car Club of America, General Motors, David Lyon, Jim Hinckley, Jerry Campbell, Checker Cab Manufacturing Company, Checker Cab Manufacturing Corporation, Douglas Klauck, David Markin, Jerry's Studio, Los Angeles, Morris Markin, North Pitcher Street, James Garrison, United States, Checker Aerobus, Commonwealth Motors, Edward Cole, Plymouth Road, South Pitcher Street, Terry Vaught New!
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