bob duffer Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 1936 Ford Siebert Combination Ambulance Hearse This 1936 Ford is the rarest of the rare pre-war Ford. It is the professional Siebert combination ambulance and also serves as a hearse. This vehicle was purchased from the original family owned business after it served professional service. It was restored to award winning show condition several years ago! The provenance on this rare and unusual vehicle with its cross over capabilities draws crowds wherever it is shown and the proof is in all the awards that it has won. Original Flathead V8 Siren It even comes with the removable casket table and flower trays. Serious inquiries call Elliott 872-867-0398 as I do not text. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Looks pretty nice, but these things creep me out! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 If I read that correctly, you could call for an ambulance and this car might appear. Geeez! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 1 hour ago, Leif in Calif said: If I read that correctly, you could call for an ambulance and this car might appear. Geeez! In that period, an ambulance was typically painted light colors even white and/or two-tone combinations to differentiate them from hearses which were always only acceptable in black or dark, somber colors. The exception was a child's hearse would be painted white as symbolic of a child's innocence and purity. The only other vehicle acceptable to be painted white was a milk wagon or milk truck. A private passenger car painted white was considered gaudy and gauche, in questionable taste. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Quite unusual vehicle with a good history, and a bit creepy too as Kerry noted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 I would drive this thing around if I had it. Probably leave those "accessories" home though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob duffer Posted July 10 Author Share Posted July 10 You would probably need a big garage for that car. It looks really long. Would that be considered a rare car? Can't imagine too many of those were made. I would drive that around all day. Probably get a lot of attention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearheadengineer Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Whenever I see one of these I think it would be awesome for Home Depot runs and for hauling a few mountain bikes 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 2 minutes ago, Gearheadengineer said: Whenever I see one of these I think it would be awesome for Home Depot runs and for hauling a few mountain bikes Or taking the band instruments to the next gig. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 12 minutes ago, Gearheadengineer said: Whenever I see one of these I think it would be awesome for Home Depot runs and for hauling a few mountain bikes I used to live in the small mountain community of Truckee CA. The mortician rented out the back of his place to a mechanic, who would occasionally use the hearse to chase parts. Population as only about 1500 at the time so lots of people had more than one job. The mortician worked part time at Safeway, in the meat department. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wells Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Back in the late sixties I bought a 1938 Ford Standard Siebert sedan delivery ambulance conversion for $75.00, a complete, rust-free but non running California car. It took a weekend and about $10. worth of parts to get it running. The interior, as I recall, was a brown imitation leather type of material with small cabinets built in behind the driver and passenger seats for medical supplies. The side windows where the sedan delivery metal panels originally were, contained frosted glass with the medical cross symbol left in clear. Underneath was an extension to the torque tube drive shaft that was about 36 inches long. Mechanical brake lines and the frame were similarly extended. It was a strange car to drive being so long, and difficult to park, since I was used to coupes and short bed pickups. I found a buyer in a few weeks and never saw it again. That was only one of a strange mix of non-conventional cars I have been attracted to over the years. Here' the history of the Siebert Company if you are interested: http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/s/siebert/siebert.htm 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 7 hours ago, Leif in Calif said: I used to live in the small mountain community of Truckee CA. The mortician rented out the back of his place to a mechanic, who would occasionally use the hearse to chase parts. Population as only about 1500 at the time so lots of people had more than one job. The mortician worked part time at Safeway, in the meat department. Cutting? or as a supplier? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 12 hours ago, Marty Roth said: Cutting? or as a supplier? Frozen ground meant that there were no burials between October and March, so the joke was that if you went in the walk in freezer, there'd be a bunch of old men in suits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Gee thanks Leif! Truckee is only about forty miles away from me! Just kidding! I am laughing, but I won't tell my wife about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Bump Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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