Vehicle Description
1948 Pontiac Streamliner Silver Streak Hearse
Don't you laugh when the hearse goes by, or you may be the next to
die...They wrap you up in a big white sheet and throw you in a hole
that's 6 feet. The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out, the worms
play pinochle on your snout. They use your bones for telephones and
call you up when you're not home...Pray for the dead and they dead
will pray for you. That is because they have nothing else to
do!
For consignment, a former working hearse in Montana that was put
out to pasture when finished with that "life". It then was
discovered and sent to Alberta, Canada where it was restored as a
beautiful Limo. It now has back seating for 5, party lights, USB
ports and 2 stereos to rock on. It then went to NJ where the engine
was changed to a 350ci V8 and became a star of parades and events
as the Halloween Hearse...BOO! So it's black from the dead!!!
Exterior
Scary silver paint that shines like a crazy diamond now bathes the
miles of rust free steel covering the body. Pontoon front fenders
and rounded back fenders are on either end of the 4 doors, (the
back driver's side is suicide style), for entry into the party
central, (party on Garth!). One has to envy the 40's as they loved
those bulbous high V shaped hoods and massive chrome laden grilles
of which this car has both and all are looking just alive, (sic).
Tinted glass adds privacy and some black accent graphics adorn the
sides of this long luxury party boat. In the back, lower pontoon
fenders are on either side of the hearse swinging door which has an
incredibly scary airbrushed graphic on it with a shiny curved
bumper below. This limo rides n 18-inch Boss Motorsports wheels
wrapped in low profile 245/45R18 rubber. Hairy, cherry,very
scary...Oh No, Oh No Ba da dah da dada dah ash da dat dat doh.
Interior
A swing of the back door and in lieu of the dead body and casket we
see a trunk. Yes kids,it's no ordinary trunk, it is an actual
cooler for your libations just reach over the back seat! The door
panel has a Pontiac arrow and a befitting Indian skeleton head with
a feathered headdress, (...wait is this politically correct??).
Padded black felting provides the background and the trunk sits on
hardwood floor. Swinging the wide side door open we are in
partycentral with 3 buckets and a bench. These are purple/black
broadcloth and some white piping, the bench also being high back
and brings the seats to 5. Gray tuck and roll fabric is on the
sides and the doors have black padded vinyl and stitched patterns
with them. In their centers is a small area of lighter gray vinyl
also stitched. Stainless sills are on and more skull chief badges
are in the corners. Gray carpeting covers the floors and a gray
headliner is above. Behind the guest's bench which faces rearward
is a wall that separates the partiers from the driver and
passenger. This has a glass window with some lace curtain that may
have been the outer covering for the shroud of Turin, but this is
not documented. The driver and passenger sit upon luxurious late
model captains leather chairs which are fully powered. A rally
steering wheel is fronting an original steel dash with some
modifications to bring it up to date. These include but are not
limited to an aluminum instrument cluster panel with inserted
blackface gauges. The Art Deco shaped center panel is still in, and
it also looks like a Jukebox in its ribbed chromed design. In the
center under the dash is a box with heating controls, a knob for
the wipers, a button for the backup cam, and one for the power
antenna. Below this temperature box is an aftermarket stereo for
the front passengers and it is an AM/FM/CD player, as well as power
window toggles and dual DC power ports. They did the mash, they did
the MONSTER MASH...
Drivetrain
Under the hood is now a 350ci small block Chevrolet engine. It is
topped by a 4-barrel carb, and has a 700R4 4 speed automatic
transmission on the back. The rear axle is geared with a 4.11
ratio. Headers and turbo mufflers are on for the deathly
exhale.
Undercarriage
Just a bit of road dirt and slight edge surface rust, but all
structurally sound. A large steel frame supports this massive car
and has an independent coilover front suspension bolted on and in
back we see a 4 link with coilovers is installed. Power disc brakes
for the front and power drum brakes for the rear are on to being
you to a halt at your final resting place.
Drive-Ability
So I grabbed the gang and we disappeared from the mall for the test
drive, which generally included some debauchery and fun as well as
some serious road testing. Said testing revealed this car to be a
good driver, smooth ride and easy handling and steering. It has
ground effect purple lighting as well as some nifty interior
lighting and dual working sound systems. Classical in front and
grunge rock in the back.
Just a party parade car that is a real eye catcher. What a great
use of a hearse, and it's all ready to go out and party, rent, or
just shuttle celebs to the airport and back for big money!
Muhahahahah!
P8PB44429
P-Pontiac, MI Assy Plant
8-8 Cylinder
P-1948
B-Streamliner
44429-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
