by Checker_Cab_Club | Jan 30, 2016 | Checker Cab Club Blog
The Society of Visual Education (SVE) was founded in Chicago in 1919 by Harley L. Clarke, who wanted to see motion pictures used for educational purposes, as well as entertainment. Mr. Clarke formed an advisory board and developed a company that would write, produce,...
by Checker_Cab_Club | Jan 23, 2016 | Checker Cab Club Blog
In 1915 Hertz had broken the code of producing “assembled cars”. Having research various parts catalogs of many third party independent manufacturers, Hertz had done the math and figured out that he could produce taxicabs cheaper than buying new units. By purchasing...
by Checker_Cab_Club | Jan 17, 2016 | Checker Cab Club Blog
Several blogs ago we discussed the Aerobus, produced from 1961 through 1974, the Aerobus was essentially a Checker wagon on steroids. Available in 6 and 8 door configuration these mammoths shuttled passengers to and from airports and hotels until the gas crisis of...
by Checker_Cab_Club | Jan 9, 2016 | Checker Cab Club Blog, History
If you go to The Gilmore Museum in Hickory Falls, Michigan, you may find a somewhat surprising vehicle, the Checker Jeep. At the Gilmore the fully restored Jeep has a big sign on the windscreen declaring it to be a Checker product. Yes, the Checker Jeep, unless you...
by Checker_Cab_Club | Jan 6, 2016 | Checker Cab Club Blog
Have you ever wondered how these rare Checker taxis survived? Well in many ways as Checker owners we are very lucky that the leadership of Checker Motors Corporation felt that there was some historic importance in saving these fine purpose built taxis. Again, we as...
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