Checker Motors Corporation T-Shirt
XS / Army
$19.99
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Checker Motors Corporation began in 1922 with a focused idea: build taxicabs designed for demanding fleet service. After moving to Kalamazoo in 1923, the company became known for roomy, durable cabs that helped shape the familiar American taxi. Its A-series vehicles stayed in production until 1982, giving Checker a lasting place in automotive history. This T-Shirt celebrates a distinctive company story, from purpose-built cabs to a long-running presence on city streets.
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 began in 1922 with a focused idea: build taxicabs designed for demanding fleet service. After moving to Kalamazoo in 1923, the company became known for roomy, durable cabs that helped shape the familiar American taxi. Its A-series vehicles stayed in production until 1982, giving Checker a lasting place in automotive history. This T-Shirt celebrates a distinctive company story, from purpose-built cabs to a long-running presence on city streets.
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.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean