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Tricked out final rides: Vintage hearses from around the world
02.29.2016
10:13 am
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Lincoln hearse, 1924
A hearse made by luxury car maker, Lincoln, 1924
 
Although I must admit that while the title of this post may seem entirely too morbid for a Monday, trust me. I know you’re going to enjoy looking at the images of antique hearses that at one time or another were used not only in the U.S., but around the world.
 
Peugot herse, 1951
Peugeot hearse, 1951
 
Cadillac half-coach hearse, 1930
Cadillac Cathedral hearse by James Cunningham Son and Co., New York, 1930
 
A restored
A restored “funeral car” from Argentina, 1942
 
A hearse from Spain called
A hearse from Spain called “El Gloria” 1932
 
In the early 1920s, motorized hearses pretty much replaced their horse-drawn predecessors. In the U.S., luxury car manufacturers Cadillac and Lincoln produced many hearses, and in Europe automakers like Mercedes (among others) got into the funeral car game. A hearse made by French car company Peugeot exists, as well as a completely bizarre hearse/funeral coach dreamed up by recreational vehicle maker Airstream (originally made in Los Angeles). As death is naturally occurring even around the world, I’ve also posted some ornate vintage hearses from Spain and Argentina, as well as Japan that must be seen to be believed.
 
Japanese hearse, 1970s
Japanese hearse, 1970s
 
More after the jump…

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Posted by Cherrybomb
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02.29.2016
10:13 am
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Taiwanese funerals: Miniskirts and marching bands
11.15.2013
10:26 am
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I attended about half-a-dozen funerals before I was twelve years of age. To my young mind, they were all the same, dreary and cold, under slate-grey, rainy skies, which made me think that when my time comes, I’d like to be sent off by Viking long boat, set aflame on chilled northern waters. As you can tell, I was greatly influenced by the Kirk Douglas/Tony Curtis film The Vikings, and I’d decided it was either longship, or die like Ragnar (Ernest Borgnine), thrown into a pit to wrestle with starving wolves. Ah yes, a Viking’s funeral was my plan. But now, having seen these funerals from Taiwan, I may just change my future funeral arrangements.

Taiwanese funerals are certainly loud and cheerful, and make a change from the traditional damp-eyed family and friends pretending they actually liked you. It’s just a pity one has to die before enjoying such an exuberant send-off.

See more Taiwanese send-offs here.
 

 

 

 
H/T Arbroath, via RocketNews24
 

Posted by Paul Gallagher
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11.15.2013
10:26 am
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