Description: Contact Us Add to Favorites Classic Vintage Retro NYC Taxi Yellow Checker Cab Model Handmade Metal Replica Features Manufactured By: Old Modern Handicrafts, Inc. Size/Weight: W 5" / D 13" / H 5" / 1.4 lb. Materials: tin, metal Assembly Required: No Category: Decorative Objects And Figurines Style: Contemporary Commercial-grade: Yes Item Description In 1922, Checker Motors Company of Kalamazoo, Mich., makes the first Checker taxicabs. In the 1970's, there were about 5,000 Checkers make up almost half of New York City's taxi fleet. In 1982, production ceases for economic reasons. By 1993, there were only 10 Checker cabs left in New York. July 26, 1999, the last day of New York's last Checker cab, as the owner, Mr. Johnson prepared to retire. This model is 100% handmade out of tin and hand-painted yellow with checker symbols along both sides and on the roof. Features: - 100% handmade out of tin - Taxi sign on the rooftop - Checker symbols along both sides and on the roof - Turnable black-painted wheels - Handpainted yellow It's a great item for office decoration or any passionate collectors. http://stores.ebay.com/Collective-Experience Item Reviews This was a gift for my daughter and she loves it. I love this piece, it is a beautiful accent piece
Price: 73.6 USD
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
End Time: 2025-01-20T13:26:02.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Scale: W 5" / D 13" / H 5"
UPC: 640901138329
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Vehicle Make: Checker Cab
Brand: Old Modern Handicrafts, Inc.
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