Advertising Last completed movie pages 1939 Checker Model AClass: Cars, Sedan — Model origin: 
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Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene
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◊ 2007-03-06 15:11 |
![[Image: unknownd002ox8.5848.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/0is213/unknownd002ox8.5848.jpg) ![[Image: unknownd003em6.3276.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/0is291/unknownd003em6.3276.jpg) interesting rear roof from inside |
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◊ 2007-03-09 17:13 |
Checker Model A , late 1939-1940 .This was Checker's last prewar design |
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◊ 2007-03-09 17:19 |
Is this the roof for sightseeing & watching the skyscraper? |
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◊ 2007-03-09 17:34 |
I don't know what that panel on the roof is for  |
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◊ 2007-03-09 17:48 |
perhaps it is a normal sunroof, no? |
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◊ 2007-03-09 17:52 |
Once I read about this rear roof, 'It can be detachable' .gif ":)") but that book dosen't mentioned what for. |
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◊ 2007-03-09 17:55 |
Ah-ha, a mystery to solve .gif ";)") edit: I guess the car can be converted to a kind of Laudaulet Maybe for sightseeing (or suntan  ) -- Last edit: 2007-03-09 19:09:42 |
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◊ 2007-03-09 19:06 |
I found this on the web. I have no idea of its accuracy: "In mid-year 1939, the highly advanced A series was introduced. A review written that year noted, "...the most radical innovation of the entire taxicab industry this year. Checker's disappearing top is attracting widespread attention in the larger cities where its Parmelee system fleets operate.... The all-metal landaulet can be opened or closed by the driver in 40 seconds, without moving from his seat...the cab is equipped with a glass roof that can be readily opened or closed by the driver at the will of his fare." Other innovations included an automatic signal to warn pedestrians when the car was backing up, finger guards on the doors and Latex seat cushions for comfort and easy cleaning." http://www.hemmings.com/hcc/stories/2005/08/01/hmn_feature5.html edit: Jun, I think you are right it was probably just for sightseeing. I would love to see one with the top open. -- Last edit: 2007-03-09 19:16:52 |
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◊ 2007-03-09 19:16 |
OH! the mystery I wanted to know for a long time was solved, thank you! |
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◊ 2007-03-09 19:21 |
I learned something too. I had no idea that such a car was made - great to learn stuff like that. |
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◊ 2007-10-13 03:30 |
Above the driver is another vent that could be opened to allow the driver to get fresh air. First introduced on the Checker Model Y in 1935, cabs no longer had convertable tops over the driver so the vent allowed the driver some freedom from hot weather In terms of sight seeing. The Checker rear fold down roof also allowed for cooler rides in hot weather. Air conditioning was not available to pre war Checkers. All Model A's had the fold down roofs, it truely was a great time to get a taxi ride in NYC if you hailed a Checker. Post WWII this feature was no longer available on Checkers DeSoto Skyways had sunroofs, but never had fold down roofs |
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