1946 Oldsmobile Hearse

This photo was taken in southern NSW in 1976, when the car was still owned by a funeral company. Since then, we've only seen it a handful of times, in Melbourne. The bodywork carries all the trademarks of Olding Coachcraft (Sydney), and at the time the photo was taken, the car was in excellent original condition.

Does anyone know the current whereabouts of this car, or have any more information?

1946 Rolls Royce Hearse

This vehicle seems to have had quite a history. Now restored and owned by Jim in the USA, it was exported from Australia where it apparently was used by Universal Studios. The license plates are British. If anyone knows anything about the history of the vehicle please let us know so we can tell the very curious Jim ! You will agree, I'm sure, that it is a stunning machine.

Further information, courtesy of Mr Andre Blaize, is as follows: The chassis number is WYA22. It is also an original body built by the Scottish Cooperative Society, not a recycled chassis like so many others. It was owned in California (1971-1978) by a Dr Thomas R. Amberry.

1948 Packard Hearse

This car was recently for sale (early 2003) in Tasmania. The body builder is unknown. The car was restored in the 1980s in Shepparton in Victoria, before being sold to a new owner in Tasmania.  Note the bevelled side glass.

1952 Ford Mainline Hearse

Bodywork by Olding Coachcraft. Powered by a 239 CI flathead V8, with a three speed manual transmission. Built in typically Australian style, two doors, extended wheelbase and end loading. Last served in the Riverina district of New South Wales, these photographs were taken in Melbourne in 1990. The current location of this vehicle is unknown.

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