Designer and Inspiration:

The Maxie Taxie was designed by Larry Wood. It is based on a 1970s era Checker Motors taxi cab, the quintessential American taxi.

Historical Context and Production Years:

It was first released in 1976. Model 9184 with Redline (RL) wheels is from that debut year.

Unique Aspects:

The casting is a good representation of the iconic, rounded Checker cab. It features a plastic "TAXI" sign on the roof. The first release was in classic yellow with checkerboard tampos on the sides.

Similar Castings:

This is a very specific vehicle type. It is the predecessor to the later "Taxi" casting from 1982, which was based on a different car model (Chevy Caprice).

Variations and Special Editions:

After its Redline debut, it was produced with Blackwall wheels. It was also released as part of the "Super Chromes" series.