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13/12/2019 4:30 am
I often wonder why there are so many Ambulance model collectors.
The few times I rode in one, it was not my intention. And they were not at all comfortable. Of course that was probably ME. And I didn't care if it was a Cadillac or not. And boy when the bill came it was a surprise, believe me. And they really were happy to get a fraction of it paid. Have you ever wondered why the hearses are always Cadillacs or another fancy make? What difference does it make to the passenger? I guess it impresses the widow. All she got was a Prius.
13/12/2019 5:17 am
These are points to ponder for sure. I recommend having a beer.....
13/12/2019 7:25 am
Actually the Navy bought some Pontiacs in the early '60s like the one JFK rode in at the end. A 1963 I think it was.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
13/12/2019 7:43 am
Dinky made a Pontiac ambulance in two versions. One of these days I'll make pics.
13/12/2019 11:16 am
Well, if they are Cadillac related, it is part of the collection...
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Also, the newest ones out there, the Desoto and the Cadillac are both copies of Professional Car Society members 1:1's.
On the Cadillac. you can actually see the PCS Grille Badge.
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13/12/2019 11:18 am
I'll second that maybe with a jack chaser
13/12/2019 1:23 pm
I love them, never ridden in one, but I have quite a few in my collection.
I think they are cool, but I also like funeral hearses too.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
13/12/2019 1:56 pm
What I would like to know is back in the day why a Desoto ambulance?
The buyer could have opted for a Chrysler, Dodge, Cadillac, Buick, etc as most of these were likely all special order/special constructed vehicles.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
13/12/2019 4:25 pm
Growing up around 1950 in a small southern town, our ambulance service was provided by the local funeral home. Yes, the primary ambulance was also the hearse, and they had a couple of them. Both were Packards, and these combos were made by Henney. For many years Henney built Packard-based hearses, ambulances, combinations, and also limousines. I think the last Packards built by Henney were in 1954.
13/12/2019 6:44 pm
DeSoto made a commercial chassis; Brooklin made it in grey a couple of years ago.
13/12/2019 6:45 pm
Right , is was a '63. I think it still exists too.
14/12/2019 12:14 am
Old people loves ambulances...
14/12/2019 4:21 am
Wasn't this JFK Navy ambulance supposed to be made in 1/43 ?
14/12/2019 4:40 am
As I recall, the ambulance used at our local speedway was a converted '56 Ford station wagon.
