Checker Motors Corporation Cuffed Beanie
One size / Baby Pink
$24.99
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Checker Motors Corporation built its reputation on purpose-designed taxicabs, valued for roomy interiors and the durability demanded by busy fleets. Founded in 1922 and relocated to Kalamazoo the following year, the company became a familiar name in American transportation. This cuffed beanie brings that distinctive automotive history into an everyday accessory, with a nod to the A-series cabs that stayed in production until 1982. A thoughtful pick for Checker enthusiasts and admirers of Kalamazoo manufacturing history.
Checker Motors Corporation began in 1922 as the Checker Cab Manufacturing Company, formed by Morris Markin through the merger of Commonwealth Motors and Markin Automobile Body. First based in Chicago, the manufacturer moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1923, taking over factories formerly used by Dort Motor Car Company and Handley-Knight. Checker concentrated on purpose-built taxicabs, whose roomy interiors and durable construction suited heavy fleet use. Markin also acquired taxi operators, helping create a market for Checker cabs. In 1958, the company adopted the name Checker Motors Corporation. Its A-series taxis and related passenger cars remained in production until 1982, when vehicle manufacturing ended. Checker then focused on automotive subcontracting, supplying parts and stampings to companies including General Motors and Chrysler. After declining customer sales and other financial pressures, the Kalamazoo company filed for Chapter 11 protection on January 16, 2009. Its manufacturing business and equipment were sold to Canadian suppliers that June, and the company officially went out of business on January 14, 2010. Remaining bankruptcy-estate assets were acquired by Oak Point Partners in 2018.
Checker Motors Corporation built its reputation on purpose-designed taxicabs, valued for roomy interiors and the durability demanded by busy fleets. Founded in 1922 and relocated to Kalamazoo the following year, the company became a familiar name in American transportation. This cuffed beanie brings that distinctive automotive history into an everyday accessory, with a nod to the A-series cabs that stayed in production until 1982. A thoughtful pick for Checker enthusiasts and admirers of Kalamazoo manufacturing history.
Checker Motors Corporation began in 1922 as the Checker Cab Manufacturing Company, formed by Morris Markin through the merger of Commonwealth Motors and Markin Automobile Body. First based in Chicago, the manufacturer moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1923, taking over factories formerly used by Dort Motor Car Company and Handley-Knight. Checker concentrated on purpose-built taxicabs, whose roomy interiors and durable construction suited heavy fleet use. Markin also acquired taxi operators, helping create a market for Checker cabs. In 1958, the company adopted the name Checker Motors Corporation. Its A-series taxis and related passenger cars remained in production until 1982, when vehicle manufacturing ended. Checker then focused on automotive subcontracting, supplying parts and stampings to companies including General Motors and Chrysler. After declining customer sales and other financial pressures, the Kalamazoo company filed for Chapter 11 protection on January 16, 2009. Its manufacturing business and equipment were sold to Canadian suppliers that June, and the company officially went out of business on January 14, 2010. Remaining bankruptcy-estate assets were acquired by Oak Point Partners in 2018.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Yupoong 1501KC, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.