Real 1967 New York City Checker Cab

Description

The 1967 Checker Marathon is a durable, iconic American car produced by Checker Motors in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Known for its utilitarian, "taxi-cab" design that remained consistent from 1958 to 1982, the 1967 model is highly regarded for its robust construction, massive interior space, and longevity, often utilizing durable Chevrolet straight-six engine - This one is equipped with the 230-cid inline-six (140 hp)

Collector Market: High-quality examples such as this one average market price for Marathons across all years is approximately $27,500

The 1967 Checker Marathon is the civilian version of the iconic Checker Taxi, best known for its legendary durability and role as the quintessential New York City yellow cab. 1967 was a significant year for the company as it was the first time Checker publicly reported separate sales figures for taxi and non-taxi models, producing 5,622 Marathons with only 935 sold to private buyers

The 1967 model is often sought after for its pre-1968 status, as it lacks the federally mandated side marker lights introduced shortly afterwards

• Design & Utility: The 1967 model maintained the classic, boxy look, designed for easy repair and heavy, long-term use. It featured very wide-opening rear doors, allowing for easy passenger entry and accommodating optional jump seats for extra capacity.
• Engine Options: Typical powerplants for this era included Chevrolet 283-cid V-8 or 327-cid V-8 engines, along with inline-six options.
• Production & Rarity: While famously used as New York City taxis, the Marathon was sold to private owners as a "sensible," spacious family vehicle. They are now considered collector items
• Durability: The vehicles were built with heavy-duty components, including reinforced suspensions and a robust X-frame, designed to last for hundreds of thousands of miles the Inline six cylinder is The most Robust Longest Lasting Version