EBay Find: Killer 1973 Checker Aerobus 8-Door LimoBy Brian Lohnes Posted 02/08/10
Over the last year or so, we've not only been introduced to the coolness that is an airport limo, we've also begun to really dig them. We got tipped off to this totally neato 1973 Checker model and we want to justify the purchase to our significant other. Anyone got any good reasoning in their back pocket?
This particular one needs brake work, but that should be no sweat. Checkers were known for lots of stuff but the high points were a lack of styling changes (we think they look awesome, who wouldn't want to buy a 1950s look car in the 1970s?) and their near indestructible nature.
The reason that these cars became famous for being taxi cabs was not for their comfy interiors, it was because they would run for ages with minimal maintenance and upkeep. The company ran its own motors for a while but we're close to 100% certain this car, being made in 1973, would be powered by a small block chevy.
You and 12 of your friends could roll in style with this car. We call shotgun!
Thanks to BangShift.com member IRONHEAD for the tip!
Source -- eBay Motors -- 1973 Checker Aerobus 8-door Limo
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Written by Brian Lohnes
Feb 08 2010
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truly indestructable
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Sounds like you tried! :) :D
Written by tcbnj
Feb 08 2010
A late '60s Checker w/Stovebolt (no airport limo) was my livery when I worked for a pharmacy delivering Rx in the late '70s
truly indestructable
Written by UK Journo Feb 08 2010
An ideal car for taking your brand new Indian canoe to the lake....without getting it wet!
Or for a taxidermist who specialises in pythons and adult alligators.....
Keith
Written by BangShift Forum Admin Feb 08 2010
http://www.bangshift.com/blog/EBay-Find-Killer-1973-Checker-Aerobus-8-Door-Limo.html
Hell yeah! I remember seeing these at JFK airport when I was a little kid.
There were actually lots of them around there.