1977 Checker Marathon [A12]

1977 Checker Marathon [A12] in Leaving Normal, Movie, 1992

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Vehicle used a lot by a main character or for a long time

Author	Message
Gamer ◊ 2016-10-13 15:49	-- Last edit: 2016-10-13 17:50:34
Commander 57 ◊ 2016-10-13 16:05	1974-1977 range. (Later bumper. Opposed wiper pattern.) Now is this a Marathon or a converted taxi? -- Last edit: 2016-10-13 16:06:12
supcoach ◊ 2016-10-13 17:05	I would say Marathon
130rapid ◊ 2016-10-13 17:09	I'd say retired Taxicab [A11]. Has no Marathon jewellery, one element even.
supcoach ◊ 2016-10-14 04:52	1974 Marathon - http://barnfinds.com/1974-checker-marathon-never-a-cab/
130rapid ◊ 2016-10-14 11:09	Seems to have 'Marathon' scripts on wings, however lacks decorative side slats, silver headlights 'eyepits' and tail lights housings. Should have like this one. Interior mirror glued to windshield -> 1977.
Commander 57 ◊ 2016-10-14 14:26	Yes, thumbnail eight does show a glued mirror. If this is the same car, then labeling as 1977 is appropriate. My understanding is that both the new mirror mount and the switch from an opposed to a tandem wiper pattern were running 1977 changes. If this car is unaltered, it must have been built during 1977 after the mirror switch but before the wiper change.