Maxwell Family Collection

1979 Checker Marathon Taxi

Condition

Excellent

Engine

Chevrolet Inline 6

Transmission

3-Speed Auto

Mileage

55,541 miles

Exterior Color

Yellow

Interior Color

Black

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Vehicle Description

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. See the detailed photos at www.maxmotive.com.

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Vehicle Features

Original Owner was President of Yellow Cab Co. for personal use
Less than 2000 are known to exist today
Chevrolet Inline 6 cylinder Engine
Turbo 400 Automatic Transmission
Dana 60 Rear Axle
Power Front Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Genuine Rockwell Fare Meter
Genuine Motorola Two-Way Radio
Yellow Cab Exterior Paint with Authentic Graphics
Black Vinyl Interior
Hankook White Stripe Radial Tires
Odometer reads 55541

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