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1981 Checker Marathon Taxi
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Description
The 1981 Checker Marathon was a taxi known for its durability and practicality, not style. While it was a popular choice for taxi companies due to its spaciousness and rugged construction, it wasn't particularly refined or sporty.
Overall Impression:
The 1981 Checker Marathon was a utilitarian vehicle designed for commercial use, primarily as a taxicab. It prioritized durability and passenger capacity over performance and style.
Durability: The Checker Marathon was built to withstand the rigors of daily taxi service, with many examples reaching hundreds of thousands of miles.
Spaciousness: The car offered ample legroom and headroom for both the driver and passengers, making it a comfortable option for long rides.
Practicality: Its large trunk and wide doors facilitated easy loading and unloading of passengers and luggage.
Reliability: The Checker Marathon's mechanicals were generally reliable, with many examples lasting for decades in taxi service.
History: The Checker Marathon has a rich history as the quintessential American taxicab, particularly in cities like New York and Chicago.
Parts Availability: The lack of yearly styling changes and the use of common Chevrolet parts made maintenance relatively straightforward
This example shows 27091 miles, however it could easily be 127,000 or 227,000 we really don't know. What we do know is it rides and drives very good, fresh service, new tires, shocks, suspension and steering is solid. It turns really tight for a long car and it has a dana 44 rear end, something you would see in a 1/2 ton truck. The interior is very plain with vinyl seats and rubber floor mats. There is some rust on the metal trim in the rear seat. The paint is faded yellow with some cracks in the paint at the A and C pillars. Its a solid car overall considering Taxi service and operating in New Jersey. the heater core was leaking so it has been bypassed.
It has beer taps mounted on the rear and on the deck lid. It was a beer taxi used for events. The plumbing and hoses are still in the trunk. Check out the pictures and watch the video, give us a call 817-985-8888 to own this fun classic!
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Specs
- Mileage
- 27,091
- Vin
- 1CMTS4124BK001027
- Stock #
- CHE001027L
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