1964 Checker Marathon as Taxicab [A12]

1964 Checker Marathon [A12] in Hairspray, Movie, 1988

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
checkertaxistand ◊ 2006-11-27 16:57	62-67 Checker Marathon (A12) -or- Taxicab (A11). Short windshield is pre-1968. Bumper overriders were available as an option on all Checkers. Turn signals on the body are 62 and later. If anyone has shots from the rear and/or sides, I can narrow the year down a bit.
checkertaxistand ◊ 2006-11-27 16:59	Also, just noticed that it has the side trim (not stock on taxicab models) and what looks like the "Marathon" script badge.
ChakaBum ◊ 2021-10-29 02:23	Not seen here, but it's wearing wheel covers from a 1980 Impala.
Commander 57 ◊ 2021-10-29 15:30	Not sure why this is listed as a 1964.