I've had my Checker wagon (1971) for almost a year and I love it. I'm eager to see how yours progresses. That Belvedere is super sweet; I wouldn't change a thing on it!
I've never seen a checker wagon! She's a rare one! Nice find! Beautiful Plymouth and Dodge pickup too. I owned a 52 Desoto Custom Sedan, that I bought from a guy in Pelham NH in 1986.Six volt system. Always started. I drove that car for 30 years. Had the flathead six and the "tiptoe' semi automatic. I sold it to a good friend for only 1,000. about 10 years ago. What a great car. Miss it everyday.
This model was introduced as The Superba in 1960, later changed to The Marathon. Not sure what year the wagons came out. There was also a switch from Continental to Chevrolet engines fairly early on.
When I was a kid one of my neighbors had 2 wagons one was a 59 with a continental engine, the other was a 67 wagon with a 327 GM engine, the 59 was basic, and the 67 was more luxurious.
Phyllis Diller's favorite car was a Checker Marathon. She said she preferred driving the Checker over driving her Rolls-Royce as the Rolls-Royce was right-hand drive and she couldn't make left turns.
This is absolutely a fantastic find. Forget the patina... go for the restoration and the resto-rod look. It will be worth way more money and it will have more have more street presence.
Note: I flipped the model designations. The A12 was the civilian model and the A11 was the taxi cab. Oops!
The Checker was built for commercial work and this one is a true survivor. Give it the love it deserves. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for watching! I intend to get it out and enjoy it as much as possible.
Excellent find....
Thanks!
Man that a rare badass find. 👍
I've had my Checker wagon (1971) for almost a year and I love it. I'm eager to see how yours progresses. That Belvedere is super sweet; I wouldn't change a thing on it!
I've never seen a checker wagon! She's a rare one! Nice find! Beautiful Plymouth and Dodge pickup too. I owned a 52 Desoto Custom Sedan, that I bought from a guy in Pelham NH in 1986.Six volt system. Always started. I drove that car for 30 years. Had the flathead six and the "tiptoe' semi automatic. I sold it to a good friend for only 1,000. about 10 years ago. What a great car. Miss it everyday.
@dadsvespa thank you! From what I understand there's around 100 or so left.
They even made stretch versions for airport shuttles and the like.
@seed_drill7135 yep, also really neat. Those were called the Aerobus models.
My kingdom for one of those wagons !!!!! Love 'em .
Nice always had a soft spot for the old Checkers!
@@Mitkawatch they're awesome cars!
Will be watching for updates on the Checker, cool car!
@dogbitefred6631 thank you! I'm looking forward to sharing it with everyone!
This model was introduced as The Superba in 1960, later changed to The Marathon. Not sure what year the wagons came out. There was also a switch from Continental to Chevrolet engines fairly early on.
When I was a kid one of my neighbors had 2 wagons one was a 59 with a continental engine, the other was a 67 wagon with a 327 GM engine, the 59 was basic, and the 67 was more luxurious.
Very cool 😎
Thank you!
Phyllis Diller's favorite car was a Checker Marathon. She said she preferred driving the Checker over
driving her Rolls-Royce as the Rolls-Royce was right-hand drive and she couldn't make left turns.
Interesting fact. Thanks for turning in!
I think the painted windows was some one's attempt at a sun shade.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
This is absolutely a fantastic find. Forget the patina... go for the restoration and the resto-rod look. It will be worth way more money and it will have more have more street presence.
That Checker wagon is as rare as hens teeth. Resto-mod it, nice paint and mags. It will be a sensation at car shows.
CLASSIC CARS SHOULD BE KEPT STOCK.
That would one hell of a restomod with steelies and dog dishes
I like Checkers
They showed be kept STOCK.
That Checker wagon is as rare as hens teeth. Resto-mod it, nice paint and mags. It will be a sensation at car shows.
CLASSIC CARS SHOULD BE KEPT STOCK.