These were big cars albeit not full-size – measuring approximately 199 inches long, pre-5MPH bumpers, they were about as long as a GM A-Body sedan. In it, he praises the Checker for its durability and passenger room but criticizes it for their manoeuvrability. If you haven’t read the late Kevin Martin’s brilliant feature on his years driving Checker cabs, do so. If it’s a ’69 model, that would mean it’d have the 327 cubic-inch V8. That means under the hood is either a 250 cubic-inch Chevy six with a two-barrel carburetor or a 350 cubic-inch Chevy V8 with either a two or four barrel carb. The slim bumpers peg it as being pre-1974, while the presence of front seat headrests would indicate it was built in 1969 or later. The lack of visual changes makes it hard to pin down the exact year of this Marathon. And just look at that rear seat – talk about legroom! Nevertheless, typically 90% of Marathon production was destined for taxi use. Parts were never an issue as the sheetmetal was unchanged for its 21-year production run. There were proven mechanicals, including a range of Chevrolet engines from 1965 onwards. Not that buying a Checker as a private buyer was foolhardy. Which makes me wonder: just who was buying Checkers besides taxi companies? Back page covers the Model A-11 taxicab with standard specs.The spotless aqua paint and full wheel covers of this Checker Marathon make me think this wasn’t once a taxi cab, as so many of its brethren were. Brochure also covers the Aerobus Model A-12W with six or eight doors. Provides standard specs, optional power and convenience accessories. Page Count 6 Condition Used Original - Good Item Type Promotional Material Inventory Number SB-7555ġ965, 1966, 1967, 1968 ?, the Checker 9-passenger Marathon Deluxe Sedan Model A-12E. Checker Marathon Deluxe Sedan Model A12E & Aerobus A12W Sales Brochure Original Price $35.00 Details W: 8.5 x H: 11 x D: 0.1 Weight 0.06 lbs.
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