With roots dating back to the early part of the 20th Century, Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the ambulance/hearse conversion business. That includes this 1959 hearse which was based on a Cadillac commercial chassis. Hearses turn… more»
Superior Coach
Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Barn Full of Dusty Classic Cars
It’s interesting how automobile collections are built. Usually, they favor an era, a manufacturer, or a type of vehicle. The group here may have been a collection at one time, but from the looks of things, they’ve been there… more»
Jul 10, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Funeral Coach: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse
For many of us, our very last ride is likely to be in a Cadillac – a Cadillac hearse, that is. And a lot of them were built by Superior Coach Co. out of Lima, Ohio. In 1975, Cadillac… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
What is This Thing? 1956 Pontiac Superior Coach Camper
When you go to shows like the Amelia Island Concours they usually have a number of cars on the field that you have never heard of or have only seen in pictures. This 1956 Pontiac Superior Coach camper, if… more»
May 22, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Daytona Speedway: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
The roots of the Superior Coach Company date back to 1909. They’re well known for converting luxury vehicles into limousines, hearses, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles. This includes numerous Pontiac Bonneville’s of which at least one was in service… more»
Mar 15, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Ambulance Project: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville
Superior Coach Company (and its successors) was in the business of building hearses, ambulances, limousines, and other “professional cars” for much of the 20th Century. Along with various Cadillac products, Pontiac’s Bonneville’s would also serve as donors for the… more»
Dec 16, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One-Off Custom Camper? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
Superior Coach was a coachbuilder from 1909-80. They are best known for making hearses, ambulances, and school buses. And Pontiacs in the 1950s and forward were often a source for the first two. We couldn’t find any indication they… more»
Apr 19, 2021 • For Sale • 52 Comments
1 of 11 Built: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Hearse
When you see a vehicle like this, you must ask yourself what you would do with it. A lot of old hearses turn up as Halloween decorations or haunted house attractions. But this one is too nice for that… more»
Mar 10, 2020 • For Sale • 81 Comments
Morbid Muscle: 1962 Pontiac Superior Hearse
Update 3/10/20 – This morbid Mopar has resurfaced here on craigslist with a scary asking price of $18,500! Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Matt R for the tip! From 5/15/19 – This 1962 Pontiac “Superior Coach” Hearse is… more»
May 21, 2019 • Classifieds • 27 Comments
READER AD: 1971 Superior Motor Coach
We’ve featured some really cool and interesting survivors over the years, but this has to be a first! This Superior Motor Coach has seen 61k miles but spent much of the past 47 years in the original owner’s garage…. more»
