Checker Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Checker Automobiles - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Checker passenger cars and taxi's from the years 1958-1982. Describes the Checker Superba, Supercab, Marathon and Limousine as well as the 9- and 12-seater Aerobus.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 11 x 8.25 x 0.35 in (28 x 21 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	300 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2010)
Series:	Road Test Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855208988

Checker Cab Co. Photo History

The Checker Cab remains an internationally recognized icon, still inspiring strong brand loyalty. Even decades after production ended, it remains a familiar sight in American cities.
Author James Hinckley has carefully researched the often-contradictory history of the Checker Cab Manufacturing Company to present the first detailed account of this unique company and its famous taxis.
This book, filled with facts, photographs, and promotional materials, offers an engaging read for car enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone who has ever hailed a Checker taxi.

Product details

Author:	James Hinckley
Details:	120 pages, 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.31 in (23 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	145 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2003)
ISBN:	9781583881002