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
fleets This car was bought new in Atlanta and always a private
vehicle, not a taxi; originally had a Chevy 305 Had 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
cars At 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.
