Vehicle Description
The A11 "Taxicab" was produced by Checker Motors Corp., Kalamazoo
MI from 1962 to 1982; about 90% of production was for taxi and
other fleetsThis car was bought new in Atlanta and always a private
vehicle, not a taxi; originally had a Chevy 305Had a full frame-off
restoration in our shop in 2016/2017 and made to replicate a NYC
taxi, including period correct taximeter and roof light (both
functional).Some upgrades include a LS1 (LM7) 5.3 LS motor and
4l60e transmission, front & rear Vintage Air units, suspension
rebuild with upgraded anti-roll bars, custom exhaust, hidden
stereo, power windows & locks, power seats, and seat heaters,. Also
set up for towing including trailer brake controller and rear air
bags for load leveling. Custom leather checkered seats, high grade
carpets with full Dynomat, and suede headliner are big upgrades
from the Spartan interiors usually found in these carsAt least 6k
miles since build completed in 2017, including the 2017 & 2018 Hot
Rod Power Tours.This is a six figure build so far, and improvements
are made regularly as the car is entered in more events. Current
pricing dependent on current state of vehicle, but expect it to be
the highest priced modified Checker you've ever heard of.
