Tag: Airport

  • Nine-Door Wagon: Checker Aerobus

    Nine-Door Wagon: Checker Aerobus

    Not too many decades ago, multi-door airport shuttles/limousines were relatively common. We vaguely recall that the mini-shuttles we all know from rental car and parking shuttle usage today simply weren’t around; so it made sense to have these multi-door beasts,which could add passengers quickly and without requiring those already on board to reshuffle.  I remember…

  • 1975 Jeep Airport Tug with Thing

    1975 Jeep Airport Tug with Thing

    No, this doesn’t come with a Volkswagen Thing, it comes with Thing from Fantastic Four. We have no idea why. This is a CJ-5 that was modified to tow aircraft.  Why not?  Now that it’s duties are over, it’s just a really odd, narrow Jeep for the street or trail.  What’s not to love? Click…

  • Aircraft Tug – You’ve Always Wanted One!

    Aircraft Tug – You’ve Always Wanted One!

    Admit it, you’ve stared out the airport windows and admired the vehicles.  Here’s your opportunity to get your grubby little hands on an actual airport tug. This is powered by some sort of inline six and the seller claims it has an automatic transmission.  What else do you really need to know and how can…