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03/04/2024 11:49 pm
Some will recognize what is the background of these pictures. This is the terrazzo floor of the ACD Museum. This is the hard case of the " Cord Complete " book from Josh B. Malks published in 2009. The book is a treasure trove of original blueprints, archives pictures and documents from the factory.
The models are Automodello and Brooklin...... of course.
04/04/2024 1:28 am
They both look superb and either one (or both) would be a standout in anyone's 1/43 collection. The choice of great colors on the Checker would make deciding which to get tough. Getting both colors would solve that problem !
04/04/2024 3:57 am
I was literally unaware of these Checker "sky-view" cabs for many years. I didn't know how popular these glass roof panels were (including in other makes & models ) and when I first saw the front-end styling of these Checkers, I thought it was a customized Dodge or something.
Each model here looks really good!
Randy Rusk and Jack Dodds reacted
04/04/2024 6:51 am
Have both, love both. I normally don't collect taxis but because of the unique design features of this cab I had to have it.
04/04/2024 7:19 am
I was literally unaware of these Checker "sky-view" cabs for many years. I didn't know how popular these glass roof panels were (including in other makes & models ) and when I first saw the front-end styling of these Checkers, I thought it was a customized Dodge or something.
Each model here looks really good!
+1 I never knew about these taxis either.
Christopher Moroni reacted
04/04/2024 7:41 am
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
04/04/2024 9:35 am
This floor? Two great models!!! 👍 👍
