Page 43 - Sample pages "Raymond Henri Dietrich" by Necah S. Furman

THIS PAGE: Examples of the myriad of varied designs produced by Dietrich for Checker.
It could not be said that Markin failed to challenge Dietrich’s considerable design abilities, as well as his patience. His startling array of designs for Checker ranged from tank retrievers and amphibious “Airolls” for the U.S. Marine Corps to the well- regarded Model D, an Airline Bus or Aerobus, an ambulance, a medi- car, and in case the patient did not make it, a hearse.
Ray also designed a variety of trucks, plant layouts and office buildings, efficiency production designs, and even a renovation of Markin’s own home. Some of these are shown here. (Joe Fay Collection, CCCA Museum and ICTA)
Proto-medi car, 9-passenger, face forward.
Proto-medi car, side loading ambulance, driver and nurse seating.
441 THE AUTUMN YEARS: BEING MORRIS MARKIN’S MICHELANGELO (1952)
Checker Model D Ambulance.
Checker Model D post-war prototype.
Dietrich 3/4 ton pickup.
Hearse.
Ambulance
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