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Richard Dube
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IMG 2695
IMG 2694
IMG 2693
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Geoff Jowett
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that front end just reeks art deco. Unfortunately Automodello have sold out of both this and the Chicago cab version. 



   
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Posted by: @geoff-jowett

"That front end just reeks art deco."

The first time I saw one I thought it was a custom car and was very surprised to learn it was 100% factory stock.....  a wild look even today.   It's a great model Rich!



   
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(@sizedoesmatter)
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Loving this era Checker...a perfect example!!


John Bono
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I have the NY version and love it. When I was about 7 years old, my mom, dad and brother were in NY on vacation and we got a ride in one of these Checkers with the back open. Great memories of a time long ago. Automodello did a terrific job on this model.



   
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(@whodeytink)
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I bought mine from John K and am super happy with it.  Just love that Art Deco styling.



   
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(@jack-dodds)
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This was a car I was never even aware of until  this outstanding model was produced.



   
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John Kuvakas
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It's a great model and very well executed. Here's some background, 


John Kuvakas
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@jkuvakas Nice (vintage ) review John. 😉   

Two things:

1) No trunk?   So.... bags/luggage went inside the car or on that luggage rack?

2) I'm shocked to learn that Checker's basic platform was used for 4 decades, amazing!



   
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Fine images of this remarkable automobile ! A beautifully-done replica.



   
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David Green
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Checker at its most interesting to me. I still need to add this early Checher to my collection.



   
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