Theyre a great bunch of folks and enjoy their unusual rides. Automatic. why would anyone do this is bizarre! ORIGINAL CONDITION. NICE DRIVER!! And replacements. Theres also Alaska and Atlanta. Floor-mounted rollers amongst standard equipment. Its drop-dead gorgeous! Year. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Custom built 1959 Cadillac Hearse 1/25th Argyle Blue Metallic Lacquer at the best online prices at eBay! Always thought driving around in a hearse would be cooluntil Dumb and Dumber To came out. He was a big teddy bear of a man and I loved him dearly. This would be the star of the show. I seem to remember it having a 505cid V-8. Oh, me, me, me, wait,,okay, (ahem), why are there no luggage racks on hearses? 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. Mourning glory! She wanted to prove, you CAN take it with you. 6 cyl 4.0L. 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Series 62 $159,500.00 Local Pickup Classified Ad with Best Offer 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible $189,995.00 Local Pickup Classified Ad with Best Offer 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible $202,000.00 Local Pickup Classified Ad with Best Offer 1959 Edsel Ranger $16,900.00 Local Pickup Classified Ad with Best Offer It's an S&S That has had the rear modified to look like a Miller Meteor 1959 Cadillac Commercial Chassis Hearse/ambulance combo Ok, we have up for auction a 1959 Superior Cadillac. The one advantage to buying and driving this is if youre a loner you wont have to worry about ever having friends. and Painted The Overtaker on the sides. Plus you can drive south out of Michigan into Canada. 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. 5 product ratings - Johnny Lightning 1959 Cadillac Hearse Die-Cast Metal Rubber Tires 1:64 Brown. This is THE hearse that comes to mind if I ever get the choice!! This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for They are a blast to drive ! 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. William, As for the price, I believe for 77K the interior and the engine compartment should be finished, and wherever that 1% of rust is located, that should be fixed too. Feb 18, 2023 Updated 1 month ago. When youve got to go, you might as well go in style! Max speed is roughly 40 miles/hr, Needs some roof gadgets to finish off car. Hi Kenn, youre our language expert here, of sorts, how does a town in Michigan get away with a name like Hell? They also have a Restored 72 Cadillac Hearse, a two Horse Drawn Hearse and a Three Wheeled Harley Motorcycle towed Hearse. Cadillac created a "commercial chassis" which is a stronger version of the long-wheelbase Fleetwood limousine. 88,500 1959 Cadillac S&S Landau Victoria 3-Way Hearse. Then again, its not a fetish thing for me, unlike the plethora of cars, trucks, and bikes that you lust over. Most new hearses are $150k plus and thats unaffordable to the average funeral home in all but the biggest cities. I hope the right person comes along to appreciate it. The body is solid and complete and all the rust repair has been done on the car. Off to Sydney. Last thing on my mind, you can have my turn, To quote Dave I see what you did there, Steve Clinton, Of course the Jaycees used it each year for their haunted house project, and I had to go through getting it started and road worthy every October for only about a months use on the road. The year 1959 was when General Motors American ranges reached their zenith in over-the-top styling. Innovations don't always fly - Blackbourn. Material. He had 3 daughters, so I was his boy by proxy. - List your car for FREE - Advertise your car in both Unique Cars magazine and online, - Manage unlimited online ads with TraderAds - Call us today to discuss how we can help you sell more stock, The SS started life as a low volume edition in the HQ and proved so popular it became a mainstream model+MORE, By: Paul Blank, Photography by: Paul Kane. shows how original and solid the car is. It has always had great mai Raleigh Classic Car Auction (855) 258-1473 Zebulon, NC 27597 (56 miles away) 2 5 1959 Cadillac De Ville Sedan V8 1:25. Originally published in Unique Cars #285, Apr/May 2008. 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, Up for grabs is a one of a kind 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse. Our slogan.,.,, You Call, We Haul, Thatss ALL. Opens in a new window or tab. The presentation under the hood isnt going to deceive because this car is in sound mechanical health. Big Dagmars. The vehicle also features power steering and power brakes. Not a miller meteor. They always had great haunted houses, and being in a medium sized metro area with several small cities located outside of that area, there where always twelve or more haunted houses they ran each year. In its glory days, it would have looked spectacular. I hope my final ride is in a vintage hearse, a Henney-Packard is preferred. Hearse insert removable 6cyl 4.0L Petrol Extremely well taken care of, serviced regularly, new tyres, battery and ceiling liner. Stu, He gives his reasons in the video. Under 38k original miles. I must COFFIN up the cash to get it! If a funeral home were to buy this, fine, but for anything, or anyone else, it is morbid and uncaring to own it. 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. Is proud to present. black automatic ; 88,500 Orlando, FL Orlando, FL 5 years at classiccars.com. Believed to be 57000 miles (title exe, A dream. I see what you did there. A lot cooler than the eighties Cadillac (and Buick) hearses around Middle Tennessee that are still in use at most funeral homes. A total of 2,267 professional cars ( hearses, ambulances and flower cars) were produced in 1959 with 2,184 on the Cadillac chassis. After 4 or so years the whole thing got very tiresome and one day I was sitting in a gas station, while trying to get it back into storage at some local farm, in a fit of desperation, I exclaimed in a loud voice that I was so tired of dealing with it that if someone offered me $75 bucks it would be theirs. When I look at the lead picture with all the doors open it makes me think if a killer hornet would be a car this is what it would look like. New listings are added daily. For the best movie with hearses, watch Harold and Maude. . (And it would guarantee some Bozo wouldnt mess it up.). If I was young again and it was a better price, Id love to have that one. Carmel, Indiana, United States 56000 1959 GhostBusters Ecto 1 1959 1960 Cadillac Miller Meteor Ambulance Hearse Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States 390 Automatic 100000 1959 1959 Cadillac Miller meteor hearse ambulance ecto1 ghostbusters limo & parts car Liverpool, United Kingdom Most of the vintage hearses are in private collectors garages. This is a 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor Hearse. 18 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 2. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Series. This black beauty is listed here on eBay for $76,900, though the seller is willing to entertain offers. "Id driven all over Australia in a 1937 Chev Coupe that was my everyday car for seven years," Karen explains. And if a hearse appeals to you, there are many newer ones out there for a lot less lettuce (lettuce pray!). I saw it weeks later in Danville VA sitting in a repair shop with its hood up. And Id bet dollars to donuts You can unsubscribe at any time. No one would believe me. Only 72k miles. Every detail was taken into consideration in order to make a car worthy of being called the Ecto1. I suppose other funeral homes have their own, and with the cost of funerals today, probably have no problem buying a new one, so where DO all the old hearses go? Marko, you guys were cruel. Dont let that single rider thing fool you ! I am not aware of any poltergeist, but you never know! Bit pricey, though. You know, moving bodies For this price, it might pay to buy it, do the minor refurbishment, and put it back into service. Cadillac. Offered At A Great'Buy-It-Now' Price! 2 days ago. View car. Just where I want to live, an old funeral home. 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Remember, funerals are celebrations of the deceaseds life. Had a friend in High School (74) had a 56 Caddie Hearse. Offered At 1959 ford thunderbird runs excellent! On Apr-24-19 at 05:29:32 PDT, seller added the following information: On Apr-24-19 at 09:53:44 PDT, seller added the following information: 1960 CADILLAC 2 DOOR HARD TOP, SERIES 62, FACTORY AIR CAR, TEXAS!!! We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. His family owned a wrecking yard and they got a lot of machinery that otherwise had no market. . YES THIS IS A TRUE GHOST BUSTER CAR.I HAVE OVER 20 MESSAGES PLEASE PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL ME.THANK YOU, I HAVE HAD SEVERAL QUESTIONS REGARDING RUST ON FRAME.AFTER CARE-FULL EXAMINATION OF THE FRAME IT IS SOLID.I DO NOT SEE ANY RUST OR HOLES IN THE FRAME.VERY NICE SHAPE.I ADDED 2 PHOTOS OF THE UNDERSIDE.IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE PLEASE CALL.THANK YOU. In 1959 US$11,047 bought a Royale Landaulet Combination like our featured car; the most expensive hearse version Superior offered. Steve ,I totally agree with that thought. However, to claim I have a sick obsession says more about you as a person than it does about me. Obviously few on this site seem to have experienced recent loss. Every once in a while, an odd one comes up. The early history of Karens car is not known as Superior no longer has records. Johnny Lightning 1959 Cadillac Hearse Die-Cast Metal Rubber Tires 1:64 Brown. He said he had the money with him now if I really wanted to sell it. I would love to have this car but cash wise it is out of my range. make twice the average yearly income 31,000 miles and last license plat was 1967. Incredible condition, 1959 CADILLAC Coupe Deville -- 2 door -AC- KING of the FINS ELVIS CAR -- SHINNY SHINNY WHITE---APPROX 40,000. A beatiful lady with grace and style that purrs and runs like silk. We just buried my brother in law two weeks ago after he lost his battle with Agent Orange. Is proud to present. Spent many hours cruising and parking in it. $202,000 Dealership CC-1676468 From the archives: Artist Karen Morgan was looking for something different to drive so she chose this Finned American hearse of course! Unit of Sale. A buddy of mine bought a 1959 unit, back in the late 1970s. I have lost many family members and a few friends and am not offended with what its purpose is from now on. The car served its first life transporting the deceased, that is all. Call 678-313-4462 for more info. We used to go cruising around town on weekends, scaring the dickens out of the local senior citizens. in. Good luck! He purchased two extra lots, next to his, so the entire box was buried. I just sold my 1929 Ford Model A Hearse and I miss it already. There is more Oct 30, 2019 Sightings 45 Comments Spooky Sighting: Halloween Hearse Halloween is almost here! Factory Air Conditioning. There was no retail price listed for these as they werent available to the public. They were smooth, powerful, comfortable cars when many of the worlds luxury vehicles were pretty basic machines with much higher price tags. Most of them rent hearses for several hundred dollars a pop and the have to fuel and wash them. The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized This is a car that might well have an interesting . 15 results per page. Kenn, these can be bought cheap (maybe not a 1959), if you know where to look. Initially only Ken drove the car. 1967 Cadillac Miller Meteor Duplex Hearse Ambulance Combination 67 429. apply update from adb unlock screen. LOL!! The dash pad is wrinkled, but that could potentially be stretched back into shape. GOOD TIMES. Is frightened to present'chucky'. Gateway Classic Cars Fixed-price. Its certainly a car Karen will keep, and while she builds up her repertoire of clever hearse/death/funeral remarks, the car will benefit from an engine bay detail soon and new paintwork some time in the future, along with a few other minor improvements. When I was only a young teen I found a used hearse dealer on route 1 between Richmond, and Petersburg VA. 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. Ken put a bid on the car and after contacting the owner and examining photos and documentation he made the trip to Sydney to put the car on a transporter; a task in itself, requiring two car spaces. Brand New. Location. 99% done the missing door trim appears to be in the back. The BIN of $79,000 means that this is not a cheap project car. A 1959 chevy biscayne project car. The Top 10 best classic Chevrolets ever made. 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. 1959 Cadillac 62 Price $169,500 1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille Price $18,500 1959 Cadillac Price $202,000 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood Price Auction 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Price $500,000 1959 Cadillac Coupe deVille Price $109,500 1959 Cadillac Price $189,995 More Cadillac Classics 30 37 57 60 60S 61 62 63 65 70 75 314 Show More All Makes Abarth In 1959 Cadillac produced 142,272 cars, of which just 2102 were the Commercial Chassis version. I dont know. Engine. Had a friend that had a mid 50s hearse back in the late 60s. Either way, too much money for me. There Are Several VW Buses. . People got tired of it being around, so it was seldom allowed back. 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. A young fellow walked over and asked if I really meant that? 1959 Cadillac 62. Or subscribe without commenting. One-Owner Stalled Restoration: 1959 Buick LeSabre Convertible, Paisley Power! The origins of this Ohio-based company reach back to 1915 and it still operates today. Its a pretty easy car to drive in spite of being longer than a bowling alley and left-hand drive. I looked around the internet, and I spotted 1:18 diecast models of an identical Superior Crown Royal Hearse listed for sale. but I would feel better. Ready to Go/Pre-built. While arguably more suited to the purpose in a modern setting, no crossover can truly compete with the car that is, for many, the Cadillac for 1959 was The Year of Maximum Tailfin. Always thought driving around in a while, an odd one comes up. ) 2,184 on Cadillac... 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