mdh7475 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Does anyone know if any of the 12 cylinder National cars exist? Would be interested also in any literature detailing the 12 cylinder engine that was used by National. Thanks in advance. Mark H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Mark there was a HUGE National hearse in the next town over that had a V12 in it. Im not sure of the year but thinking teens. There was also a Reo Speedwagon hearse that had a Champion Wagon Works carved body on it that I bought. They were stable mates in a funeral home down in the southern tier NY . The were owned by Harold Gilbert and Walt Benedict from Canisteo NY. Both vehicles are restored today and in the hands of funeral home directors. I would search (ask around) in the Professional Car Society cubs. Its a well known treasure ... Mike West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I just know I have seen that National hearse but cannot for the life of me remember where. It would have to be the same one. White and big. ... as for new info, as of a few years ago one did exist because someone snapped a pic of it and put it on Flickr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Years ago I saw a National V-12 hearse in Frankfort Indiana. In storage at a funeral home. It was white and BIG, proportions reminded me of a termite queen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Layden . That's the hearse that came from Dansville NY near my home. Im trying to find a picture of it so I can post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossjh Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Descriptions by Pat and Layden, are pointing to the Goodwin/Miller collection in Frankfort, IN. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Here it is a 1915 National V 12. When it was here in NY it showed a bit over 3000 miles. I was told it started and ran like BRAND NEW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 9:24 PM, gossjh said: Descriptions by Pat and Layden, are pointing to the Goodwin/Miller collection in Frankfort, IN. So easy to overlook a hearse in that garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdh7475 Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Thanks everybody for all the information. I would love to get a picture of the engine to see if its similar to the 12 cylinder engine Enger used. That is a fantastic hearse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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