1960 - 1966 Citroen Hearse

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Historic Hearses

For the French funeral car fans, here’s a Citroen hearse, and a copy of an original sales brochure, and a black converted Citroen Safari Wagon. This car was photographed at Sydney’s historic Waverley Cemetery.

The Citroen hearse was the standard 'safari' wagon. Some modification to the alloy roof racks were done (easy as they just bolt on to the existing roof
pins) and extra mounting points for flowers were included on the 3 pillars. The big difference was that the car was painted ALL black (Safari's were always two tone - the base unit, tailgate and roof in rose gray and body panels in the usual Citroen colors) and had various DS spec trim added - all safari wagons were designated as the base model ID version.

There was however a specific DS hearse offered by Citroen Cars Ltd - UK. offered 1960-1966. These were special coach built units on the standard 'Safari' wheelbase - just has an extra 6-8 inches or so overhang at the back. Only about 6 were ever made - none are known to have survived."
 

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Take a closer look at Eloise.

Thanks to the Waverley Cemetery for keeping Eloise in such beautiful condition.

Waverley Cemetery
St Thomas Street
Bronte NSW 2024

Web address: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/cemetery

 E-mail: Cemetery@waverley.nsw.gov.au