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.
Peugeot hearse, 1951
Cadillac Cathedral hearse by James Cunningham Son and Co., New York, 1930
A restored “funeral car” from Argentina, 1942
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exists, as well as a completely bizarre hearse/funeral coach dreamed up by recreational vehicle maker Airstream (originally made in Los Angeles).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
More after the jump…