GOOD TIMES. Do not know about the mechanical history as it came from an estate sale of a . Its an S&S That has had the rear modified to look like a Miller Meteor. this will go into detail, how it was done. That one was the best party vehicle you could hope for. Cadillac hearse. If you decided to buy this classic, what would you do with it? Unfortunately that came prematurely in 1969, we were on vacation in Florida when my Father got the call. In the 70s when I was entering demo Derbys at the Minnesota area County Fairs a well to do farmer entered a 55 Cadillac. The seller also states that the although the car is currently in Germany, he has experience shipping cars overseas and can arrange for the can to be transported to the buyers port of choice. I am that morbid person that buys old hearse. "It probably goes out three or four days a week," she proudly states. Unit of Sale. There was an ambulance version, plus similarly-styled nine- and 12-seater tall glass-roof stationwagon coaches called the Caravelle Skyview. Lots of fun, lots of imaginative add-ons! Oh, me, me, me, wait,,okay, (ahem), why are there no luggage racks on hearses? make twice the average yearly income And four versions of the Crown Royale Landaulet hearse were offered. drag-slide thumbnails for quick selection. $202,000 Dealership CC-1676468 Great shop truck. Offered At A Great'Buy-It-Now' Price! We have 162 cars for sale for cadillac hearse, from just $8,395. In 1959 Cadillac produced 142,272 cars, of which just 2102 were the Commercial Chassis version. This 1959 Cadillac hearse is a really cool car and would make a unique project for someone. Is frightened to present'chucky'. black automatic ; 88,500 Orlando, FL Orlando, FL 5 years at classiccars.com. Its the original, and incredibly rare, 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse for Sale! 1959 CADI CONVERT. Call 678-313-4462 for more info. Sort By Sorting Order Results Per Page Its a stunning car to see. 10 Vintage Funeral Cars from Cadillac. We use cookies to personalize your experience. A sick obsession. I saw it weeks later in Danville VA sitting in a repair shop with its hood up. This 1959 Cadillac hearse is a really cool car and would make a unique project for someone. Will it be available for daily rental in the distant future? T-Bird. Cars For Sale. In 1959 US$11,047 bought a Royale Landaulet Combination like our featured car; the most expensive hearse version Superior offered. It has always had great mai, Gateway Classic Cars of Fort Lauderdale is proud to present this gorgeous 1959 Series 62 Cadillac convertible in red on red.In 1959 Cadillac developed one of the greatest line of luxury vehicl, 1959 Cadillac Sedan Deville Sedan. It's an S&S That has had the rear modified to look like a Miller Meteor. I have 6 currently. We, This is an excellent driving 1995 Black Cadillac hearse with only 74k miles. A look at both the exterior and interior on Karen Morgans car shows how carefully considered all the design elements were. No sound for siren hooked up yet. If thats okay, just keep browsing. Can you imagine what he will look like in 100 years? The Vehicle Here is rare opportunity to purchase my 1959 S and S Victoria Cadillac electric 3 way Landau Hearse with Hydraulic leveler. 3. Have any ghosts? With an original two-tone paint scheme of White & Maroon Red, she is considered a "Combo" car. offer. A funeral home most likely wouldnt be interested in this, so versus going to the crusher this piece of history should be kept alive for any individual to do whatever they please with it. Ultra rare radio delete, passengers did not mind, original I recently purchased a 170 year old former victorian funeral home as a rental property, and this Caddy would look awesome parked under the carport! The body is ready to be sanded primed the panels aligned and then painted. All four corners are easily seen from the drivers seat, so provided you find a long enough spot, it isnt difficult to park. Ha ha. All Rights Reserved. At least throw in a working AC unit to delay the inevitable. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. Make offer! When Karen took the wheel he was "completely white-knuckled all the way". I think the weirdest story (for me) is out of Columbus, OH, where an old guy dies, and hes a big Harley enthusiast. 5.0 out of 5 stars. Please dont impose your beliefs onto others, nor speak of others whom you know nothing about. . I was about to age out of the Jaycees, and was just overwhelmed with trying to take care of a car that I had no place to store. 1959 CADILLAC HEARSE SUPERIOR CROWN ROYAL ORIGINAL CONDITION. The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized Specially made aluminium trim and contrasting colours add a sophisticated touch and there is lovely detailing, such as the exquisite Superior-branded badges with lights adorning the interior. This is a one family owned excellent luxury hardtop with only 27,975 miles driven since purchased new 64 years ago; that is an average of a mere 437 miles per year. Leaving that aside, this Cadillac is in pretty respectable condition. Colour schemes were fascinating too. The Black paint shows its age quite dramatically, and it would benefit from a complete strip and a repaint. A Nixon fan? Mileage listed may not be 100% accurate. Some hearses doubled as ambulances. X. x. . No one would believe me. Anybody else old enough to remember that newspaper and magazine advertisment for Caddy, in the late 1960s and early 1970s ? And Id bet dollars to donuts I hope the right person comes along to appreciate it. I have driven itunder 200 totalmiles since I bought it. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Series. By creating this email alert, you agree to our Legal Notice and our Privacy Policy. The upholstery and carpet are tired and stained, and if this area is going to be returned to its best, it will need to be replaced. Offered At A Low Reserve Price! New listings are added daily. 1959 Cadillac hearse ambulance combo Superior Royale possible rock history rare. At least thats the speil I gave Since the first of these vehicles hit the road, many companies have rolled out their own models. These types of vehicles tend to lead a sheltered existence, but I wasnt expecting an engine bay that looks this good. So I only had my time invested, that was about 1978. So obviously it got moved around a lot, as the host farm got tired of seeing a hearse hanging around. original body panel , trunk mat, 1959 Cadillac Sedan Deville Sedan. I have always thought that if I owned a used hearse, I would call it a custom built oversized station wagon or maybe a custom built oversized sedan delivery would be more appropriate. Im just glad I am not ready to ride in back. Assembly Status. The vehicle also features power steering and power brakes. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Classifieds for Classic Cadillac Hearse. So lets just say that, according to the seller, the Cadillac is in good condition but could use some work to be perfect. 1959 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Hearse ambulance combo $14,400 92799, Santa Ana, Orange County, CA 1959 81,565 Miles .the missing door trim appears to be in the back. Its what makes the world go round. I took the car to Bunnings and it took over an hour to get from the car to the shops door. Just where I want to live, an old funeral home. If I were in the Funeral business I would definitely have this Caddy in my fleet. The Professional Car Society is a group of people who collect, restore and preserve Hearses, Ambulances, Flower Cars and Limousines. Cranbourne West, VIC. 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The Commercial Chassis was just over 15cm longer than the limousine wheelbase - already 51cm longer than the standard two-and four-door models. This car has been SO much fun and I am very sad to let her go, but my wife and I are having a baby, so I need to sell my Jeep and buy. 1967 Cadillac Miller Meteor Duplex Hearse Ambulance Combination 67 429. apply update from adb unlock screen. This is a 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse. from morgues to medical schools. Black Plate California car. $75, I couldnt do it, I would force you to take at least $200 for it. For that price, it should be concourse-ready. These have been based on cars from various manufacturers and have ranged from the basic to the prestigious. Location. But was this little old lady who kept driving around the National Mall in a long black hearse with two huge speakers on the roof loudly proclaiming her hatred for then Congressman Pelligrino (Peter) Rodino Jr. Now, while you might think she had the coffin inside, no, she trailered it behind the hearse. However, the panels remain straight, and there is no evidence of any rust problems. At some point in our history, someone looked at the horse-drawn hearse and decided that there had to be a better way of doing things. The slide was wide and slow, so I do not know how she had managed to hurt herself on it, but that appears to be what happened. From the archives: Artist Karen Morgan was looking for something different to drive so she chose this Finned American hearse of course! transport. These are for the most part 100 percent original condition cars. Offered At 1959 ford thunderbird runs excellent! Total Cadillac production for '59 model year was also a success. in. Is proud to present. I also prefer a three way table, versus just an end loader table, but there too, ya cant be too picky. I see what you did there. Big Dagmars. We can help ship anywhere and w. ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015, 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe 1939 Ford 2 Door Convertible With Rumble Seat 1963 Buick Electra 225 Convertible 1954 Cadillac Ambulance/Hearse Add Us To Your Favorites! However, to claim I have a sick obsession says more about you as a person than it does about me. Good day, sir. The manufacturing of petrol-driven began in 1909 in the United States. Becoming part of the General Motors empire in 1909, Cadillac, which began in 1903, manufactured high quality, upmarket cars from its earliest days. The car served its first life transporting the deceased, that is all. In operation since at least 1876, this company was briefly involved in automobile production in the early Twentieth Century before confining its attention to custom coachwork: ambulances, limousines, and, of course, hearses. $79,000 Dealership CC-1695344 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Gateway Classic Cars of Fort Lauderdale is proud to present this gorgeous 1959 Series 62 Cadillac co . 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible JUST ARRIVED. But a pair of radio speakers has been fitted to the rear compartment for reasons which are difficult to comprehend Much of the interior hardware is made up of Cadillac parts; door handles, locks and other minor parts. There was no retail price listed for these as they werent available to the public. A few funeral homes have classic hearses tucked away, a local one has an 1880s horse drawn hearse, and another has a 57 Chevy combination ambulance/hearse. When I was a young man, a lot of HD owners bought used hearses. Yes, and no. Please set an alert if you would like to be notified as soon as similar vehicles become available. They go to fairs and other events, a big one in Hell. The S&S Coach Company must surely be one of the . I dont know. Many people make the mistake of thinking these are just flashy-looking cars with mechanicals as sophisticated as a box of crayons. 1968 1965 Volkswagen Kombi Bus (Same Collector. But 79 grand is a stiff price! Good idea, Kenn. Theres also Alaska and Atlanta. Cruelty? That is none of my business. . Off to New Zealand. Theres a special place in hell for somebody who would turn this into another lame clone of the Ghostbusters car. On one part this vehicle represents death and sorrow and on the flip its quite beautiful and the level of craft that went into its construction rivals anything Rolls or Bentley can produce. I would think that after this horrible year, people would have more empathy. . Some ignorant lady hurt herself, and instead of taking responsibility for her own ignorant actions, she sees easy money, and decides to sue, and ruins the good times, and incredible memories for everyone else. Eureka, Miller-Meteor and S&S (Hess & Eisenhardt) were the other prolific Professional Vehicle coachbuilders at the time this car was made, but eventually Superior bought out all their opposition. Take it with you,,,,( crickets chirping,,oooh, tough crowd) For some reason, hearses dont come up for sale often, I mean every town in the world must have several. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. Great driving 2003 Cadillac Hearse. For this price, it might pay to buy it, do the minor refurbishment, and put it back into service. Peter got Dick impeached which later led to Dicks resignation. We used to go cruising around town on weekends, scaring the dickens out of the local senior citizens. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for Only 72k miles. Didnt win either. This particular car was a combination car which meant it could be a hearse or an ambulance. A lot cooler than the eighties Cadillac (and Buick) hearses around Middle Tennessee that are still in use at most funeral homes. Soon! The first of these is that the Ecto-1 is based on a hearse built by Miller-Meteor, and its side door configuration is very different from those on our feature vehicle. A young fellow walked over and asked if I really meant that? Black Plate California car. It started life as a 1960 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse and was then seamlessly blended with a 1959 Cadillac including the full front clip and full rear quarters, dash, steering wheel, gauges and much more to bring this Caddy to its full potential. Are you referring to the Jaguar XKE hearse? ORIGINAL CONDITION. The woodwork and metal trim is in good order, and the rolling platform seems to function as it should. The presentation under the hood isnt going to deceive because this car is in sound mechanical health. MILES , WON Many Awards and Trophies at Car Shows , ALWAYS Kept in HEATED GARAGE,,. 1,400 factory-made Fleetwood 75 limousine models were produced. Every detail was taken into consideration in order to make a car worthy of being called the Ecto1. This would be the star of the show. Wish I could afford one for advertising my insurance business. so where DO all the old hearses go? 1941 Cadillac Series 61 Deluxe Sedanette 6127D. 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