Martyn Donaldson
PCS Member
I don't know the color Atti, only that it was originally two-tone.
Classy Cadillacs
- Thread starter Steve Loftin
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I did hear that the 54 prototype Beau Monde was green with a white or real pale green roof. The last I heard, it was supposed to be in a barn somewhere in the OH/IN/KY area several years ago.
Martyn Donaldson
PCS Member
'56 Eureka end-loader or combo at a Feb, 1968 teacher's strike meeting in Fort Myers, Florida. Notice missing trim and lack of rear bumper..
St. Petersburg Times photo
St. Petersburg Times photo
Someone please tell me this is not a Beau Monde (*cough cough*) so I don't have to spend untold hours tracking it down.
The rear quarter windows (D pillar) make this a Moderne.
Here's an interesting item sent to me by Jim Jordan.
Country singer "Gentleman Jim" Reeves was killed in a plane crash near Nashville, TN in 1964:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Reeves
http://johnrexreeves.com/crash.html
Apparently, Phillips-Robinson handled local arrangements and shipped his body to Carthage, Texas. The coach is 1964 Royale Limousine combination. Although the caption uses the term "funeral procession," the car is probably leaving for the airport or, perhaps, the trip to Texas:
Country singer "Gentleman Jim" Reeves was killed in a plane crash near Nashville, TN in 1964:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Reeves
http://johnrexreeves.com/crash.html
Apparently, Phillips-Robinson handled local arrangements and shipped his body to Carthage, Texas. The coach is 1964 Royale Limousine combination. Although the caption uses the term "funeral procession," the car is probably leaving for the airport or, perhaps, the trip to Texas:
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'58, '59, and '63 Superiors; '66 S&S, and finally a '74 MM Criterion.
All served Brandywine Fire Co. in Wilmington, DE.
All served Brandywine Fire Co. in Wilmington, DE.
To be correct, the fire company is Brandywine Hundred, which is just outside of Wilmington. That's why the roof signs are "Brandywine HD". A "hundred" is an old name for an election district.
We all appreciate an organization that puts their historic photos - especially procar ambulances - on their website:
http://www.bhfc11.com/gallery/showalbumphoto/abid/MTA5Nw==
Elizabeth Taylor leaving her home, dated 3/25/58.
Olmo photographer. Image from Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
Olmo photographer. Image from Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
Looks like they took somewhat of a liking to Superior Cadillacs temporarily, but not exclusively as their first ambulance was a 1948 Pontiac (unknown coachbuilder), and then after 4 Superior Cadillacs in a row they switched to a 1966 S&S Cadillac, and their last pro car was a 1974 M-M Cadillac.
Wonder if something about Superiors frustrated them enough to switch to an S&S and then to a M-M before going to all mods after their 1974 M-M.
Thank you Steve Loftin for sharing the link to their site, which chronicles their assets' history chronologically.
Abe
The Pontiac is a Superior, as well.
It's hard to say, obviously, why they seemed so loyal (at least 18 years is hardly temporary). But so much of the time, at least in this area, the decision of what brand ambulance to buy was (and still is) a function of the strength of the local dealer and sales staff. BH in Delaware was actually pretty close to the Wolfington Superior dealership in PA, which may explain their Superior purchases, but perhaps a newer dealership or stronger salesman may have come along to win their "affections" (and busine$$).
Then brand new '51 Miller landau 3-way used for funeral of comedian/actress Fanny Brice, dated 3/31/51. CA license plate (COM)P28113. My eyesight prohibits reading side door nameplate.
Images from Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
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Images from Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
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Another '50-'51 Miller landau 3-way, this one used for the funeral of Monseigneur Clement Salman in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary's Church, dated 9/18/51.
Image from Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
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Kent Dorsey
PCS Member / Funeral Director
Ron Hast said the Fanny Brice hearse, was likely a livery vehicle from California Hearse Service and the firm was Malinow & Simons, a Los Angeles firm...
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Classy cadillacs
In searching jewish funeral homes in los Angeles The firm is now malinow & Silverman Mortuary
In searching jewish funeral homes in los Angeles The firm is now malinow & Silverman Mortuary
'54-'55 Superior service car used for the funeral of ex-California governor Frank Merriam, dated 4/29/55. First Presbyterian Church of Long Beach in background.
Emery photographer. Images from Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
This is certainly one rare coach that I wished more complete (and color) images existed of. Currently day dreaming about what two-tone color combo it was. Cropped/enlarged:
Emery photographer. Images from Los Angeles Examiner Collection.
This is certainly one rare coach that I wished more complete (and color) images existed of. Currently day dreaming about what two-tone color combo it was. Cropped/enlarged:
'49 3-way used for the funeral of USC's prominent sports coach Sam Barry, dated 9/26/50. St. Vincent's Church in background.
Image from University of Southern California History Collection.
Cropped/enlarged/enhanced to take a shot @ identifying landau. Think paparazzi would get away with same hearse abuse today?
Image from University of Southern California History Collection.
Cropped/enlarged/enhanced to take a shot @ identifying landau. Think paparazzi would get away with same hearse abuse today?