Checker Motors T-Shirt
A colorful, wearable tribute to the old Checker Motors company of Kalamazoo. These are black, Fruit of the Loom 4.7 oz. SoftSpun crew T-shirts, available in medium, large or extra large. IMPORTANT: see the “Additional Information” tab below for available sizes and garment care instructions. To view product larger, simply click on the image at left, and a pop-up will open showing a zoomed image. Once that window is open, click on its upper lefthand corner to zoom in even larger.
Product Description
Like Gibson guitars and Upjohn Pharmaceuticals, Checker Motors was one of Kalamazoo, Michigan’s leading employers. And like the other two companies, Checker eventually disappeared as well. For decades, however, the Checker name was synonymous with brawny, solidly-manufactured automobiles, inextricably linked with the taxicabs that also bore their name. Starting in the 1930’s, Commonwealth Motors began building cars for the Checker Taxi Co. of Chicago. Eventually, the two entities merged, and for many years and in many cities, you could hail a Checker taxi, and be picked up in a cab built by Checker Motors. In 1960, Checker decided to offer their vehicles to the public, and while they were ruggedly built and reliable, their homely, utilitarian lines never allowed for mainstream popularity. The company stopped manufacturing automobiles in the 1980’s, and while the remnants of the corporation survived into the early 21st century, the last assets were liquidated in 2010. Built like tanks, you’ll still see the occasional old Checker Marathon still on the road.
Additional Information
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| Imprint | Image is imprinted with a vivid, full-color heat transfer, using pigment-based inks and a professional, high-temperature heat press. The imprint will not tolerate hot water or a hot dryer, and is warranted only if the garment care instructions are followed. All artwork is copyright Conceptsmart, Inc. and may not be duplicated for any purpose without prior authorization by us. Item is intended for personal, consumer use only. |
| Garment care Instructions | Wash these items in cold water ONLY, and dry on the lowest (coolest) temperature setting. DO NOT IRON. The imprints will not tolerate hot water or a hot dryer, and are warranted only if these care instructions are followed. Minimal shrinkage will occur after drying, and almost none will occur from washing. These shirts are very size-stable. |