1962 Cadillac Combination Hearse/Ambulance
Morticia is
a 1962 Cadillac Miller Meteor Landau Panoramic Combination
Hearse/Ambulance, one of 28 of this model built. Back then, in many small
American towns the local funeral director also ran the ambulance service.
She would have had an interesting working life. When used as an ambulance,
she most likely saved a number of lives. On the other hand, sadly some
people probably died in her also. When used as a hearse she would have
carried the deceased in style and in a dignified manner to their final
resting place.
In 1988 she
was imported to New Zealand from USA and converted to right hand drive for
private use.
Destiny Tours purchased her in August 2001 and lovingly brought her back
to life with a full mechanical restoration and a complete interior
makeover that the TV show "Pimp My Ride" would be proud of. Morticia's younger "sister"
Elvira
may be a classy lady, but Morticia is a sexy seductress with her far from
subtle snow leopard print interior and wild interior lighting. You'll be dying to get in her!
See pictures of Morticia
before her surgery
here.
In late
October 2002 Morticia commenced duties doing Weird Sydney Ghost and
History Tours. Like Elvira, Morticia is also available for weddings and school
formals (the magnetic signage is removable).
Morticia's
Specifications
390ci (6.4 litres) V8 motor
325 bhp (242.3kw) at 4800 rpm
4 barrel Holley carburettor
Automatic Transmission
Electronic ignition
156" (396cm) wheelbase
21 feet (6.4 metres) long
Weighs 6,000 lbs (2,270 kgs)
Runs on environmentally friendly LPG (2 x 68 litre tanks) and uses 34
litres / 100 km (8 mpg)
Morticia's Unique Features
LED and other lighting effects in front cabin
Blue neon lighting in rear cabin
PA
system with internal and external speakers
Amplified sound system with front, rear and
external speakers
Alarm and central locking
Very soft, comfortable ride
"Weird Sydney Ghost and History Tour" magnetic signage is removable
Lightly tinted windows so you can still be seen inside
2 flag holders for proudly flying the Australian flag
Tachograph fitted
Two fire extinguishers, two horns, first aid kit
Drink cooler
Ultrasonic reversing sensors and reversing camera
Matching custom made Coffin Trailer
Photos
this page thanks to
Gordon
Jovic Photography
For all
enquiries and bookings, please phone Allan the Hearse
Whisperer
on (02) 9943 0167 or 0414
232244 or email:
allan@destinytours.com.au
"DON'T
LEAVE THE BEST RIDE OF YOUR LIFE TILL LAST"
