Unique in Australia - a Checkers cab

Four Walls

@FourWalls (69462)

• United States

11 Mar 23

@JudyEv — yes, they went under a few decades ago.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Mar 23

I gather Checker Cabs are no more. Is that right?

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

10 Mar 23

I remember seeing those cabs years ago. I hope the antihistamine works so you can enjoy the concert. Does that med make you sleepy? I can hardly take them for allergies in the daytime.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Mar 23

It hasn't made me sleepy yet. The itching has eased so I don't think I'll need to take another.

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

11 Mar 23

@JudyEv That's great!

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (47806)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

11 Mar 23

Now, that's a car...

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (47806)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

12 Mar 23

@JudyEv A family of five could live in that.

@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

You could fit a lot of shopping in the back of that!

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

@BarBaraPrz You could certainly nap comfortably in it.

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@allknowing (138314)

• India

11 Mar 23

This reminds me of the Hindustan Ambassador the most comfortable taxi and now not seen any more.

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Ambassador car ranked the best taxi in the world

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@allknowing (138314)

• India

12 Mar 23

@JudyEv It was ranked the best taxi in the world

economictimes.indiatimes.com

The Hindustan Ambassador started life in Britain as the Morris Oxford but, with a quick name change, it went on to become one of India's most enduring vehicles.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

@allknowing The article says it started life as the Morris Oxford and I remember that car. Thanks for the information.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

It's a shame when such comfortable vehicles go out of favour.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (19621)

• London, England

11 Mar 23

Wonder if there are any over here. Considering how often Hollywood films here, might be one or a lookalike

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

I've seen a lot of yellow cabs in US films but I'm not sure they were Checkers.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Mar 23

@Ronrybs Good point. Apparently they are no more.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (19621)

• London, England

12 Mar 23

@JudyEv If it is an active company they may not want to plastered on the movie screen

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (93097)

• United States

14 Mar 23

These are very similar to the ones used back in the day here in the States. Ever seen the show Taxi with Danny DeVito? Very funny show.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 Mar 23

I haven't seen that. Danny DeVito could be very funny.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Mar 23

@porwest I'll do that.

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Jim Bauer

@porwest (93097)

• United States

17 Mar 23

@JudyEv Oh, it is a VERY funny show. I think you'd like it. You should look it up.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (72412)

• United States

11 Mar 23

Before I read the part about being in many films I thought to myself hey those are what I usually see in movies. Oh no that’s terrible news about getting hives. I hate when that happens and we can’t pinpoint the exact cause.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (72412)

• United States

12 Mar 23

Oh gosh that would stink since you love them. Allergies can develop out of the blue like that unfortunately.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

I'm wondering now if I'm developing an allergy to shellfish. I hope not as I love prawns and other shellfish.

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47124)

• India

13 Mar 23

Sometimes outside food doesn't match with our system. I hope that your condition is fine now. The front portion of the cab is big as well. I think it might have a powerful engine I suppose!

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47124)

• India

15 Mar 23

@JudyEv Yes perhaps they had bigger Engine compartments!

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Mar 23

I'm not sure what type of engine it had. Many models in those days had the big bonnets.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247184)

• United States

11 Mar 23

I certainly remember the yellow checkered cabs in NYC. Now they use yellow SUVs. I hope you aren't allergic to shellfish. That happened to me once, but never again, thank goodness. Having it tonight.

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DianneN

@DianneN (247184)

• United States

12 Mar 23

@JudyEv They say you can develop an allergy any time. My grandson was allergic to lobster and tomatoes, but that allergy disappeared. Go figure. I hope you only had a fluke reaction as I did.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

Up to now, I haven't been allergic to shellfish but perhaps it's a developing allergy. I hope not. I love my prawns.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317459)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Mar 23

I've seen that cab in movies. I hope the antihistamine worked and you could enjoy the concert.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317459)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

13 Mar 23

@JudyEv I'm glad.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

I'm still a bit itchy but not nearly as bad, thanks.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

11 Mar 23

I still see a yellow cab occasionally.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Mar 23

The back was very spacious. Plenty of leg room or room for shopping.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

12 Mar 23

@JudyEv I don’t believe the yellow cabs here are that spacious, but I’m not sure. They would be a newer model.

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

11 Mar 23

@JudyEv thank you for the picture. I remember those cabs. Was that one in the museum? Do they still use them? Sorry about the spicy food and your itching and scratching from it. Are you allergic is why you itched and scratched all night. Did you get any sleep or were you up itching and scratching all night long?

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

The cab was in the museum and they don't use them any more. Once I took an antihistamine, I was able to sleep. I'm almost over it now. Thanks

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Hanni Harel

@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

12 Mar 23

@JudyEv That is a shame they do not use them anymore. I am glad after you took the antihistamine you were able to sleep. I am sorry you had to go through that but glad you are almost over it now. You are welcome.

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@dgobucks226 (35806)

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11 Mar 23

Cool cab! One of the most famous taxi cabs produced in the United States. Checker cabs have been used in some popular movies. That particular model was used in the Bill Murray film "Scrooged" and also in the movie "Taxi Driver." Many different models of Checkers were used throughout the decades in American films.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

I'll take more notice now when I see yellow cabs in films.Thanks for the information.

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@dgobucks226 (35806)

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14 Mar 23

@JudyEv Anytime...

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Mar 23

Another classic. Looks well taken care of. Would love to have some prawns. A favorite but no place close to get them fresh.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Mar 23

Almost all the cars in the museum were gleaming. And one of the volunteers was polishing one of them. I guess they have to do them all from time to time.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Mar 23

@JudyEv I am sure they are well taken care of.

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Sandy

@velvet53 (22546)

• Palisade, Colorado

11 Mar 23

That is way cool. My grandpa used to drive a cab and if I remember right he drove one like this one. at kind of concert I hope that you got over the itches. What kind of concert are you going to?

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Sandy

@velvet53 (22546)

• Palisade, Colorado

11 Mar 23

@JudyEv I hope you had a good time at the concert. Yes there was a bunch of them around. I still have the badge that grandpa had to where when he was a work.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Mar 23

There would have been dozens of them at the time. It's a concert band featuring theme songs from films. I think it's a concert band. Our niece is also in a brass band so I'm not really sure.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (90571)

• Arvada, Colorado

11 Mar 23

Now this is amazing and I have not seen one of these in many years Judy. In a photo of course. Lovely vehicles. Hope you have fun at the concert if you do. Sorry to hear of the spice affecting you.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (90571)

• Arvada, Colorado

11 Mar 23

@JudyEv I know they are like long noses

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Mar 23

Look at the length of the bonnet compared to today's cars.

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@DaddyEvil (138009)

• United States

11 Mar 23

I have to be careful what foods I eat because of so many allergic reactions. I'd never try eating anything from a food truck. I hope the antihistamine works quickly.

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@DaddyEvil (138009)

• United States

11 Mar 23

@JudyEv My allergist has given me three allergy panels and I came up allergic to a lot of things... It just means more things I have to avoid.

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@JudyEv (342447)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Mar 23

If you have allergies, you'd be taking a bit of a risk I guess. I only run into trouble very, very occasionally but I probably need to find out what the trouble is.

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