Name: Old Modern Handicrafts Handmade Tin Classic New York City Taxi Model
Brand: Old Modern Handicrafts
SKU: 223553267932446746
Price: 77.74 USD

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Description: In 1922, Checker Motors Company of Kalamazoo, Mich., makes the first Checker taxicabs. In 1970s, there were about 5,000 Checkers make up almost half of New York Citys taxi fleet. July 26, 1999, the last day of New Yorks last Checker cab, as the owner, Mr. Johnson prepared to retire. Our model not only tells the great story of the Checker taxicabs, but it also reminds us of the NYCs icon, the yellow cab, which is falling in number due to fierce competition from rideshares such as Uber, may not see them as often in a few more years. Features: - 100 percent handmade out of tin - Taxi sign on rooftop - Checker symbols along both sides and on the roof - Turnable black-painted wheels - Handpainted yellow Its a great item for office decoration or any passionate collectors. Features: <li>Product Dimensions: 13"L x 5"W x 5"H. Product Weight: 1.4 lbs</li><li>This model is 100 percent handmade out of tin and hand-painted yellow with checker symbols along both sides and on the roof</li><li>In 1982, production ceases for economic reasons. By 1993, there were only 10 Checker cabs left in New York</li><li>100 percent handmade out of tin</li><li>Its a great item for office decoration or any passionate collectors</li>.

Old Modern Handicrafts   Handmade Tin Classic New York City Taxi Model

Old Modern Handicrafts Handmade Tin Classic New York City Taxi Model

Old Modern Handicrafts Handmade Tin Classic New York City Taxi Model

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Old Modern Handicrafts Handmade Tin Classic New York City Taxi Model

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