1979 Checker Marathon Taxi
No Reserve. Fewer than 2000 Checker Marathons are said to exist today, due to their heavy duty work, famously as New York City taxicabs. This example was originally a personal vehicle of the president of the Yellow Cab Company, and has been preserved as an important part of automotive history. Marathon is an appropriate name for a vehicle with a truck-like body on frame construction and drivetrain components designed for high performance vehicles and trucks. The Turbo 400 automatic transmission and Dana 60 rear end are more than a match for the thrifty Chevrolet inline 6. Long hours of operation are easier with power steering and power front disc brakes. Actual taxi equipment including the Rockwell fare meter and Motorola two-way radio remain on board. The paint is Yellow Cab Yellow with authentic taxicab graphics. The cab rides on fresh Hankook white stripe radials. Many have asked for a no-frills car designed for durability. From 1961 to 1982 that car was the Checker Marathon. MILEAGE: 55541. VIN: A12358390518F.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM:Vehicles: 15% on LiveAuctioneers.Automobilia & Tether Cars: 20% on LiveAuctioneersIMPORTANT STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:1. A Letter of Guaranty from your financial institution is required to bid in The Fall Spectacular Auction at the Savoy Automobile Museum since automobiles are selling in conjunction with advertising and memorabilia. 2. Message us to request a sample format of the Letter of Guarantee required to register about the pre-set bid limit of $25,000.3. Your bid limit will be capped at the amount set in the Letter of Guaranty by your financial institution.4. Send your completed Letter of Guaranty and a copy of your driver's license (front and back) to finance (at) richmondauctions (dot) com in order to complete the registration process.5. Once a completed Letter of Guaranty is received and verified by Richmond Auctions, you will receive an email with approval notification. Completed approval will allow you to bid on Day 1 and Day 2. If you have any questions, please call our office at 864-991-5949 and ask for Accounting.
No Reserve. Fewer than 2000 Checker Marathons are said to exist today, due to their heavy duty work, famously as New York City taxicabs. This example was originally a personal vehicle of the president of the Yellow Cab Company, and has been preserved as an important part of automotive history. Marathon is an appropriate name for a vehicle with a truck-like body on frame construction and drivetrain components designed for high performance vehicles and trucks. The Turbo 400 automatic transmission and Dana 60 rear end are more than a match for the thrifty Chevrolet inline 6. Long hours of operation are easier with power steering and power front disc brakes. Actual taxi equipment including the Rockwell fare meter and Motorola two-way radio remain on board. The paint is Yellow Cab Yellow with authentic taxicab graphics. The cab rides on fresh Hankook white stripe radials. Many have asked for a no-frills car designed for durability. From 1961 to 1982 that car was the Checker Marathon. MILEAGE: 55541. VIN: A12358390518F.
Please send us a message if you would like to see additional images of any vehicle.
Memorabilia purchases are eligible for free delivery to shows attended by Richmond Auctions. Memorabilia purchases can also be picked up in Greenville, SC or the McCandless Collection in Burlington, NC. Winning bidders of memorabilia items can contact us following the sale to arrange freight and shipping options. Please contact Reliable Carriers to arrange vehicle shipping.
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BUYER'S PREMIUM:Vehicles: 15% on LiveAuctioneers.Automobilia & Tether Cars: 20% on LiveAuctioneersIMPORTANT STEPS TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:1. A Letter of Guaranty from your financial institution is required to bid in The Fall Spectacular Auction at the Savoy Automobile Museum since automobiles are selling in conjunction with advertising and memorabilia. 2. Message us to request a sample format of the Letter of Guarantee required to register about the pre-set bid limit of $25,000.3. Your bid limit will be capped at the amount set in the Letter of Guaranty by your financial institution.4. Send your completed Letter of Guaranty and a copy of your driver's license (front and back) to finance (at) richmondauctions (dot) com in order to complete the registration process.5. Once a completed Letter of Guaranty is received and verified by Richmond Auctions, you will receive an email with approval notification. Completed approval will allow you to bid on Day 1 and Day 2. If you have any questions, please call our office at 864-991-5949 and ask for Accounting.
