Its listed for sale here on eBay and is located in Toledo, Ohio. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. 40,000+ classic cars for sale right now. Options on this car include; AC 1968 Checker Marathon for Sale near Chicago, IL 60629. Any distance from 79052 . It sounds great.The interior door panels are in decent original shape, but they are among the few interior features that I chose not to replace at the time I had the interior work done (I have included a photo of one of the door panels to give you an idea of their present overall condition). Under the hood is the best part. Learn more. Cleaned up the engine and had the alternater rebuilt. . Gas tank has a small leak in the bottom, so all the gas drains out, so that will need to be addressed. Like the guy whose Dad ripped the door off one in front of the Waldorf in NYC after the taxi driver had insulted his mother. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Base. Previous owner told me it was ordered from the factory by a bank president, but can't verify that fact. The restoration involved removal of doors, fenders hood, trunk and glass. I want to avoid and problems on the front end and avoid having to relist the car for sale. No text messages please! fantastic condition and is a real gem to have in our showroom as it Ready to enjoy. 1973 Other Makes Checker Marathon Additional Info: 1973 Checker Marathon. Full payment by Certified Bank Check/Wire transfer only. Search Sell a Car Find Dealers Join our Dealers Auction Central Resources Journal AutoHunter. PAYPAL ONLY. 2002. In this case, its a 1949 Checker A3 more, The Marathon was the mainstay of Checker Motors out of Kalamazoo, Michigan between 1961-82. No text messages please! I also have all the service records performed on the car since new, which I will hand the new owner as well as the original owners manual. This car still has the dashboard ignition switch. Rebuilt transmission and all hydraulic brake components replaced recently. AC. 1969 Checker Aerobus Limousine. Marathon. I'm selling it cheap enough I expect full payment by Paypal within 48 hours. Replacement systems readily available. From the factory this car has a 350 Chevrolet small block engine combined with an automati 1976 Checker car. I recently had the engine power-washed, degreased, and had a few items painted. In fact, if you have read all this rambling, YOU MUST REALLY WANT A CHECKER BADLY. 1972 Checker Marathon 50th Anniversary Model Fenton, Missouri, United States 250 CID inline 6 Automatic 5676 1972 1977 Checker Marathon Deluxe Sedan 4-Door 5.0L Bethany, Connecticut, United States 5.0L 305Cu. Charles Town, West Virginia, United States, 5.0L 305Cu. However, Checker did comply with all safety and emissions requirements while in production. All refurbished. 18,595 1966 Checker Marathon blue automatic The exterior body is straight and body panel gaps are even. For the last several years the car has sat and hasn't been started for about 6 years, mostly due to life getting in the way. The car has the rare air conditioner option, which needs restored, as well, but is complete and rarely seen on 60's Checkers. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. Study the pics, plenty of rust to deal with. Showroom at 832-243-6220 or email. There is about a 3-foot space between the front & not a perfect . Mileage. The Checker Marathon was a family of cars that was introduced for the 1961 model year. 292 V8 Engine with 3-Speed Manual Transmission. Thee AC units were removed. Mechanically, it is religiously serviced every 3,000 miles by my local mechanics. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Engine: V6 I bought this 1981 Checker Marathon in Grand Rapids, Michigan 2 years ago, and my husband and I had a blast driving it back to Virginia. By more, Taxi!! Cosmetically, it has had much work done. Houston, TX 5 years at classiccars.com 3 29,950 1972 Checker Aerobus A128W gasoline black manual It was like going back in time. It has been serviced by my transmission guy who runs a TH600 in his wheel standing 1992 Camaro Drag Racer. 1963 Grey Checker Marathon 6 cylinder engine with automatic transmission. He will put you in touch with the seller. With a raised roof, 54 inches of interior height, and the standard Checker Marathon flat floor, the Medicar was ideal wheelchair-bound passengers, but could be converted to a six-passenger limousine in minutes. Call Charlie Fetzer 904-716-7364 vin #ICMTS4126BK000848. Tom Owens of Midland, Texas was an avid car collector who also loved Checkers. The interior is in good condition, with the exception of the headliner, which needs to be replaced. Ive owned it for just over three years (clear Maryland title in my name), and have had extensive mechanical and cosmetic work done to it during this time. It is a cool old car. Sounds good to me! Engine. close with ease. It is a project, a hobby, and should be a lot of fun. Trans: automatic. Some highlights from his report: The engine and transmission appear to be in good working order, as is the exhaust system. how would you look in 50 years?? Trans: 3 Speed Overdrive Manual. 4 doors V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated, 3.8L 3769CC 230Cu. If rust scares you, you might want to pass on this one. This Probably tons and tons of more little stuff that I am forgetting, but if you have seen the tv show Fast N Loud you know what you are up against. Needs interior work, lights, and a new window. The paint quality is good, with no dings, dents, Location: 13 miles away. I grew up in Ohio and have seen and driven many "rust buckets", so rust doesn't scare me -- it can be fixed if you want to spend the time, money and effort. Black 1970 Checker Marathon for sale located in DFW Airport, Texas - $22,995 (ClassicCars.com ID CC-1166179). The following has been done to the Taxi since February. There are no other / Taxi for sale across all model years (1961 to 1982) and no 1972 Checker Marathon / Taxi right now. 1972 Checker Marathon 50th AnniversaryModel One of 45 50th Anniversary models built out of 6,000 total Checkers for 1972 Same owner for the past 45 years and garage-kept for the last 40 . A custom restoration and transformation turned this Medicar into a fantastic daily driver with all the amenities one would wish for in a classic limousine. I have driven it to Canada twice (a 1200-mile roundtrip each time), and recently participated in the Checker Car Club of Americas national convention in New York City (I have been a club member in good standing since I purchased the car, and the car is well-known within the club). There are a few minor things that do not work the front defrost vent is not hooked up, and the fiber optic ribbon that illuminates the heat/defrost etc words on the dash is not present, but these items do not affect in any way your ability to enjoy this vehicle. It spent time in Chicago were it was painted Yellow and the Door emblems were added to the wrong doors. Restored-Original. Classic Car Marketing, Inc. Southern Californias premier marketing company is pleased to introduce this new listing offered for sale by one of our clients.This 1970 Chevelle SS396 Convertible. Chrome bumpers are worth money. Car also has the big truck type steering wheel before they started putting the GM units with the column ignition switch. Three Checker Marathons in driveable condition sold last month on eBay, one for $4,000 one for $6,000 and one for $7,300 you can look them up, they are not show cars, just average Checkers. Paint, body work, etc. Don't buy it and tell me this doesn't work and that doesn't work -- I've already covered it -- I said it needs total restoration. For more information, please call 817-310-9400 or email Dallas@GatewayClassicCars.com. I believe we are the third owners of the car, as it has been relayed to me. With chrome grill and bumpers, light bezels, slick black paint, Audiobahn stero system and Ostrich Bar. I've enjoyed owning it and had some fun driving it around. Checker Marathon. CC-1645973. If your wife says you can't have it, that is a personal problem for you to work out between you and her, none of my business. Checker Marathon Motorcycles for sale 1-10 of 10 Alert for new Listings Sort By Other Makes : Checker Marathon Checker Marathon 1980 $8,000 Alexandria, Virginia Year 1980 Make Other Makes Model Checker Category - Engine - Posted Over 1 Month Classic New York Taxi body - but made for private use. Looks much nicer, in my opinion. The price of the car just gets your foot in the door and the sky is the limit and what you can do with a cool old car like this. 1979 Checker Marathon Taxi (Clone) This 1979 Checker (brown) started out life as a (Winkoff limo) in Florida. 1981 Checker Marathon. A non-refundable $500 deposit is due within 48 hours of the sale, and payment in full within 7 days. Somewhat rare car IN NEED OF TOTAL RESTORATION. Don't buy and tell me there is rust. AC. I will try to go into detail on what the car needs, but the list is large and it is easier to just say the car NEEDS A TOTAL RESTORATION, to put it simply. Borg-Warner heavy duty automatic transmission. TX 1969 Checker Marathon . At first blush, its obvious that its hardly in what would be considered an more, Sometimes, a listing just demands more details than the seller offers. The exterior Runs great. The average value for this vehicle is: $9,486* according to See Hagerty. Overall, this is a solid, good-running and good-looking car thats ready to enjoy now. $2500.00. Track recent comps for the classic or exotic cars you own - or the cars you want. Marathon. This is a private Checker car. $500 Deposit required within 48 hours of winning auction closing. ONE MORE TIME IN CASE YA MISSED IT. I'm selling this vehicle as is, where is. The most obvious thing is the rust/rot/corrosion everywhere that Checkers are known for. info@gocars.org, This vehicle is no longer available for sale, Now available at our Dallas-Ft.Worth Showroom location is this unique and rare 1970 Checker Marathon-Medicar! But Checker also sold a more, If youve ever been to New York City or some other major metro area, chances are youve ridden in a Checker cab at least once. Public. The dash, carpet, door panels, headliner, & seats are Filters Sort Filters. Find a second hand Checker Marathon now on Trovit. Also, the 1969 still features the chrome bumpers and grille, before they started to cheap out and put the gray truck bumpers and grille in the early 70's. It has undergone an extensive renovation (as opposed to restoration) and the result of this is a really nice looking vehicle. 1969 Other Makes Additional Info: up for bid is a one owner, custom checker marathon, 6cyl 3 speed manual. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. This is a private Checker car. A Nebraska traveling doctor traveling from town to town providing medical services to needy patients originally purchased this Medicar. Search. Tires hold air and will roll, but the car sat a long time on cement, so the tires have flat spots on them. cranks work as they should. reserved. l6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated, 1977 Checker Marathon Deluxe Sedan 4-Door 5.0L, 1969 Checker Marathon A11, Perkins diesel engine 236.4, 1967 Checker Marathon Base Sedan 4-Door 3.8L. There is plenty of potential with this cool old car. 1963 Checker Marathon $ 16,995 or $280/mo Classic Car Deals (844) 676-0714 Cadillac, MI 49601 (644 miles away) 1 Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. . what most of these look like. The asking price is a mere fraction of what I've invested in and devoted to this vehicle over the last three years, and I believe it's a very fair asking price. In. If you buy it, you take it home and deal with it. Mileage. Checker. It is also quite eye-catching, and the car never fails to get a compliment or a thumbs-up from onlookers whenever I drive it. Favorites; Log in; Trovit. The car If you pay by check, please be aware that I will need to wait for the funds to clear before I release the car or send you the title. ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015, By proceeding, you accept the use of cookies. A12W8M Frame off restoration completed in 2000. New upholstery, headliner, bodywork, paint, rubber trim/gaskets, and a few tasteful custom touches have been done over the last three years (hand-painted pinstripes, custom lettering on the 1950's-1960's Chevy steering wheel, glove box and air cleaner cover, custom jump seat covers, custom floor mats, custom bumper valances are but a few). These cars were built like tanks and had more passenger room inside than just about anything else on the road. Please read the ENTIRE description before clicking the BUY IT NOW. re-chromed. Trans: Automatic. Year. $14,995. 1981 was the last year the Checker Motor Company made this iconic automobile. All dash equipment works as it should. 1965 CHECKER MARATHON, MOSTLY RESTORED 25 + YR'S AGO, THEN STORED IN DRY STORAGE. NEEDS total restoration. . A set of wheel covers is listed on eBay for $150 used. I could spent the time and money and get it to run, but then I would still have to deal with the rust holes, no floorboards, upholstery, paint job, etc, etc, etc, so I AM GOING TO LET YOU HAVE ALL THE FUN, ok? . T/M. I say this because there is a high failure rate with eBay car sales in general and especially project cars. There were 15 sold in the last 5 years. Engine. 1970 Checker Marathon This vehicle is no longer available for sale $22,995 Approx. And they would become quite prolific in the 1960s and 1970s in big cities like Chicago and New York. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. The window Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadi Engine: Not Available Cool thing about this car was that it was purchased as a passenger car and NEVER SPENT TIME AS A TAXI. Runs, drives, and stops great. Seats 9. I bought this vehicle in 2007 from a gentleman in North Carolina. This vehicle is no longer available for sale on ClassicCars.com. In 1969 Checker introduced the Medicar, a special version of the Marathon designed to transport handicapped and non-ambulatory passengers. Designed to run 500,000 miles, this car only has 133,500 original miles on it. Runs and is tagged. From the factory this car has a 350 Chevrolet small block engine combined with an automati 1965 Checker Taxi Cab YELLOW original Chevy V/8, auto trans, power steering. This 70 Marathon was rescued from a junkyard many moons ago more, Based on observation, it appears that two doors are preferred over four doors. A12W8M Frame off restoration completed in 2000. Click below to find your next car. Please note that the car is sold as-is, where is, and there are no expressed nor implied warranties. Project car. (shifts SMOOTH) The last time this transmission was used in a passenger car it was put in Ronald Regan's Caddy Limo. Houston, Texas, United States . These cars were made famous and are most well known for their $22,500 or best offer. Many people do not know that Checker made personal sedans and wagons as well as the legendary Yellow Cabs. $178,855. Checker Marathon Classic Cars for Sale near Kress, Texas Find Checker Marathon Classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Classic cars for sale in the most trusted collector car marketplace in the world. any issues. The car looks beautiful, though, and is a head turner! Motor is not locked up, but will need to get running again. The underside of the car is solid.I also have some additional parts and literature that go with the car -- another grille, two more sets of hubcaps, a new master cylinder, the original 1980 GM steering wheel, a shop manual, receipts for much of the work, and a few other bits. 1978 Checker Sedan Like a Yellow cab/Taxi - - by in KINGMAN, AZ, 1972 Checker Marathon 50th Anniversary in Saint Louis, MO. I would think that its mostly done by phone or app now, or maybe by waving a hand in the air or being in the right place at the right more, One of 413 Checker wagons produced in 1967, it appears this vintage longroof was intended to tow from the beginning. As were the brakes, lights, turn signals, etc. 1981 Other Makes Checker Marathon Additional Info: Forsale is ourbeautiful 1981 Checker Marathon in great condition. inside and out is all original and in good shape for being 47 years old. The Checker has a heavy duty truck type frame, no uni-body crapola here. September 1960 for the 1961 model year. Black 1970 Checker Marathon for sale located in DFW Airport, Texas - $22,995 (ClassicCars.com ID CC-1166179). 1976 Checker Marathon 4-door Sedan - bright red - 6 cyl engine - automatic transmission - jump seats - body recently refurbished - excellent condition. Powering this lengthy car is its V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated automatic 143,824 1977 1976 Checker Marathon - Restored Show Stopper vinyl & cloth interior, white wall tires, & more! Genuine 1969 Checker Marathon Sedan made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Not a rust bucket. Normal 0 0 1 437 2493 20 4 3061 11.1539 0 0 0 PLEASE NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE 24 PHOTOS ABOVE, THERE ARE MORE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS LISTING!Up for bids is my 1980 Checker Marathon. Rear Shocks / U bolts replaced- Gas Tank Replaced with Safer 20 gallon unit - New Tires LT rated LT 215 / 75/ R15 Yokohama- New Battery - Vinyl Roof - Interior Head Liner ( Acoustic Foam)- Dash Board (carbon fiber look Vinyl)- Taxi Meter & RED FLAG (Reproduction non - working)- Interior rear seat panels recovered.- New Door & Trunk Locks- Trunk Gasket replaced- All Door gaskets replaced- A/C is being serviced this week and upgraded to R134. Built on a 129-inch wheel base chassis, the Medicar was designed to provide maximum comfort, safety and protection for up to three in-transit non-ambulatory persons. It just had an oil and filter change, as well as a lube, and it just had the thermostat, thermostat housing gasket, cap, rotor, coil and plugs replaced. 1967 Plymouth Satellite Unknown. The good Professional Restoration 3 years ago - doors, fenders, and glass off restoration Factory Rebuilt 229 V6 with Holley 4 barrel and rebuilt Turbo 400 automatic transmission New brakes - all new hydraulic components and disc pads New carpets and reupholstered seats Had rust in the front floor pans due to leaky windshield - repaired and solid Heater core is leaking - needs to be repaired - currently disconnected This is a great looking car but it is not a show car. Over 40,000.00$ investedPictures on request Buyer responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. I am the third owner of this vehicle and have owned it 10 years. You might know Checkers were designed to have replaceable fenders that unbolt in case of accidents, so replacement is very easy. Rust in floor pans was removed and new metal installed. From the seller's description: This Sedan is factory equipped with air conditioning, power steering and power locks. Learn more. plenty of room! Use Classics on Autotrader' intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. The original horn button is worth big money. Most of them were built for fleet buyers, and many of those were taxicabs. The last time I drove it above 45 mph the car shook a lot due to the tires, so they will need replaced, of course. I only drive it occasionally to town (12 miles away) and to local car shows within 100 miles. 1981 Yellow Checker Taxi cab V/6 cylinder engine with automatic transmission. The original owner lived in Michigan, then Florida, and sold the car to the owner I bought it from. Save Search. You may want to consider refurbishing them at some point. transmission. Sort by Price, Make, Year, Mileage or distance, and reverse sort to view low-to-high vs. the default high-to-low. X. x. And since we drove through Kalamazoo on the way home, we got a lot of attention in the town that built the car. 74 checker marathon 820 in Dallas, TX . Most of them ended up serving in the taxicab industry, with limited sales to John Q. Location. Less than 100 miles on rebuilt transmission. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadi Engine: Not Available rare 1966 Checker Marathon! Selling car because we don't drive it very often. These cars were built like tanks and had more more, Anyone whos ever ridden in the back of a Checker cab probably remembers how much legroom there was. Here we have for auction a 1967 Checker Marathon Stationwagon. You will need to pick it up with your trailer and winch or flatbed truck. 1969 Marathon Checker Cab. Forsale is ourbeautiful 1981 Checker Marathon in great condition. it has been garaged since I'ved owned it. . View now on classiccarsbay.com . new weather stripping on them. Call Bruce at show contact info (cell). 1973 Checker Marathon Frame up restoration.93,300 milesTires have less than 1,000 miles. The engine starts right up and is healthy throughout Starts every time. AC. Specifically, the left side front shock/spring tower is damaged and near failure. Take, for instance, this opera-window 1979 Checker Marathon for sale on Hemmings.com, originally a personal car for the owner of a taxi service, and one that has recently been treated to a full restoration. or scuffs to be mentioned. Up for sale now, in our Houston showroom is this very unique and factory color paint that looks great. #140Palm Harbor, FL 34685. From 1961 to 1982, Checker Motors produced these bulky cars which mostly served as more, Most people think of Checker Motors for its iconic and long-lasting Marathon, which was ubiquitous as a taxi cab for decades, but few people know that there were cars before that. Used 1976 CHECKER for sale for $$22500 in Monroe, GA with features and rating. 77031, Houston, TX. The door jambs, door panels, trunk lid, hood and LS/RS front fenders, which are fiberglass, appear in good condition. In. Title. I do have the horn ring and the original Checker horn button, which I am including, along with the V8 fender badges, which are a rare part in and of themselves. How about a father and son project? Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? It is straight glass with a slight green tint as was used on most 60's cars with factory air, this glass can be ordered and cut by any local auto glass shop -- it is not hard to find. Restoration was completed about 15 years ago, including rebuilding the e. The Checker Marathon was produced for more than 20 years across three decades. The V8 badges are rare and worth $100. Buyer is responsible for scheduling and pick up of vehicle. Checker Motors Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, between 1961 and The #1 classified website to find classic cars, muscle cars, classic trucks, and more! See Results. It also has a great Alpine stereo unit with an iPod connection and three Pioneer rear speakers (plus two box speakers under the front seat), and a recently installed Kicker Hideaway powered subwoofer. Now that weve narrowed down our All Collector Cars inventory based on your specific search criteria, we recommend that you use our robust filtering and sorting options to zero in even further on your dream vehicle. Kaiser Continental L-Head 6L-226 cu . Trans: Automatic. Title. Its a 1972 model, one of only more, When it comes to nice and slightly unusual wagons, this 1965 Checker Marathon Wagon probably fills both criteria. The car has been repainted Carpet is shot and needs replacement. I could part it out and make that money and then call the junkyard and get another $400 for the carcass, but I want to keep it together and see the car roll down the road again and if you like cars, you probably do as well! I have a partial roll of early 60's Chevy blue cloth upholstery fabric that I am including that is a pretty good color match. a nice quality ride. Year. Thanks for looking, Jeff. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. These have been temporarily saved. 1-11 of 11 cars. The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized Seats 9. Most of the Marathon workhorses that were built over a 22-year period went toward fleet use, most notably taxi services. DON'T BID and change your mind. The company continued operations for an additional 27 years producing body stampings for General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, until January 2009, when it entered bankruptcy liquidation as a result of the downturn in the USA auto industry. Chevy big block, 6 cylinder engine running the small block hardware. Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? 350 v8 with new Holley 4 barrelInterior has been completely covered in dynamat insulationBody was taken down to bare metal and painted with 6 coats of special bronze paintHID lightsInterior has 900 watt eclipse stereo system with built in GPSRear view cameraDVD player with front and rear screensDual air condition units (needs re-charging)One of the most beautiful checkers available. tail lights on each side give the car a unique appearance. I HATE a cry baby. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. 1969 Tan Checker Marathon 6 cylinder engine 3 speed stick with overdrive. Has new tires and gas tank. The car also has a new front windshield, rear window, & no dent or scratches. 1955 Ford T-Bird in excellent condition. . . However, this is still a great-looking car, and it can definitely be enjoyed as it is. 1982. The drag racers love this unit because it has over-driving CLUTCHs , that made shifts smooth and seamless. . Theyre usually yellow with a checkerboard stripe down the side, but this one could likely be the rarest among the rare.
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