Vehicle Description
1970 Checker Marathon Cab | Ardell Brown Classic
Carswww.ardellscars.com/1970-checker-marathon-cab/1970 Checker
Marathon Cab Was $24,995.00 Now $18,995.00This car was restored in
1988 using two original Checker Cab Company vehicles. The engine is
a Chevrolet 350CI 4-bolt main motor with performance parts,
including and Edelbrock high-rise aluminum manifold and 4-barrel
carburetor. The transmission is a 3-speed automatic Turbo 400
transmission tied to a Ford 9" rear end. The exterior paint and
vinyl checker details were purchased directly from the Chicago Cab
Company, and the interior was professionally completed. A complete
file of material and parts purchased for this restoration included
with vehicle.TheChecker Marathonis an automobile produced by the
Checker Motors Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, between 1961 and
1982. It was marketed as a passenger car for consumers, as opposed
to the similar Taxi, which was aimed at fleet buyers.
