1979 Chevrolet Corvette America Taxi

[Chuck Most]

City Cab served central Michigan for many years, historically running the typical fleet of full size Fords, Plymouths, and Chevrolets. This Corvette was never actually active in the fleet as a taxi, but it did serve as a highly effective rolling billboard for the business.

 

Purchased in non-running condition from a police auction in 1995, the car was painted yellow and fitted with the appropriate signage, once it was back up and running. It then spent the next couple of decades parked out front of the office, and participating in car shows and parades. 

 

City Cab now exists only as an auto repair and service facility, and the Corvette has more or less been relegated to a lobby and lot decoration. Maybe it'll be restored one of these days, or maybe they'll finally accept a ridiculous offer to buy it.

 

This is the Monogram kit, built out of the box except for the Caprice wheel covers and taxi sign, and the Gopher Racing decals.