October has arrived, so it’s a prime time to consider scoring a hearse, whether you’re looking for a fun prop, an unusual ride to be seen in on Halloween, or just something affordable that has excessive cargo room in the back. This 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood here on Facebook Marketplace might fit all of those needs, and although it’s nowhere near perfect, the $4,500 asking price is probably within reach of most buyers who have been dreaming of owning a final-destination-type vehicle. It’s in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we’d like to thank Barn Finds reader Zappenduster for sending in this unusual and spooky tip!
One of the period’s popular coach builders was Miller-Meteor, and they turned this Fleetwood chassis into the hearse we see now. MM also built ambulances and limousines, with their products debuting in 1957. This one gives the impression it’s been retired from the undertaker’s fleet for a while, and it has a few rough spots on the body. However, the exterior appears mostly complete, and the seller mentions they still have the fender skirts and wheel covers. This one could probably be driven around and get plenty of attention as-is outside, but it also seems worth performing some sheet metal repairs and a fresh coat of paint.
The ’75 Fleetwood came with a monstrosity of an engine as standard. It measures 500 cubic inches, and there’s good and bad news about its mechanical condition. On the plus side, the V8 still runs sporadically, and the mileage is listed as 77,000, which isn’t excessive for a car now more than 50 years old. Unfortunately, it’s reported that more bodies have been under the hood trying to adjust the carburetor than have ever been carried in the back, so something’s not right here. That’s the sole reason the seller provides for wanting to sell, so he’s obviously frustrated enough with this issue to get it into someone else’s hands.
While the interior isn’t too bad, it’s not entirely great either, and the front section in particular could stand some attention. The cadaver area has turned into a storage unit, but the headliner looks surprisingly good, and the casket stops are confirmed to be included in the sale. I get that there’s a limited pool of buyers here, but for those seeking a large oddity that still runs (periodically) or an unusual promotional piece, this might be a rewarding project. Any thoughts on this 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Miller-Meteor funeral coach?
The tow strap wrapped around the left front wheel should tell you every thing you need to know about this one. Backup plan to get it to the crusher maybe?