this is vintage checkered cars they are on display in brock lin. they are known by the checkered taxicabs that are made famous. and they worked in chicago and pittsburg and minneapolis. they are yellow and big and boxy and haven't cruised for over a decade. >> they had a special look and checkered boards on them. and they were just different. and i think that is one of the attractions and it is a real new york icon. like pizza and bagels. >> last time they rang up a fare was 1999 when new york stopped to allow them to operate after they failed inspections. >> i got a lot of waves and people follow me for 10-15 miles to get a look and picture in the back, car shoes, it is a popular