1960 Chrysler Hearse from 4 door sedan

[robndi43]

Saw this on another site.
Thought I'd share it as I thought it to be interesting.
It looks to be a 1960 Chrysler Hearse, made from a four door sedan and not a wagon, if you look at the roofline. I could be wrong as I don't claim to be an expert.

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[robndi43]

Saw this on another site.
Thought I'd share it as I thought it to be interesting.
It looks to be a 1960 Chrysler Hearse, made from a four door sedan and not a wagon, if you look at the roofline. I could be wrong as I don't claim to be an expert.

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Correction. After looking closer, it looks like a hardtop. Just don't know if it started life as a wagon or not.

 

[Xenon]

How many tetanus shots did those girls have to get after that photo shoot....?

 

[robndi43]

How many tetanus shots did those girls have to get after that photo shoot....?

Couldn't tell you. I wasn't there for that!!

 

[Davea Lux]

Car might also want to get checked for herpes.

Dave

 

[CBODY67]

Any poison ivy?

 

[Dan Scully]

Hardtop station wagon converted by Richard Bros.
Richard Bros.
Richard Brothers Division of Allied Products, 1948-1962; Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Associated Builders
Briarean

No discussion of Chrysler-based professional cars would be complete without reference to the Richard Brothers' Division of Allied Products of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Richard Bros. marketed their standard-wheelbase Chrysler ambulance conversions through franchised Chrysler dealers starting in the late 1940s.

In 1950-51 Chrysler offered their dealers a duo-tone 4-page Chrysler Ambulance brochure with an insert that directed inquiries to Mr. William Thompson at Richard Brothers.

Starting in 1958, Richards Brothers offered a new raised-headroom "Briarean" ambulance that included a raised roof, tunnel-mounted warning lights, an emergency cot and full rear window dressing. Briareans could be had in various versions; as straight ambulances, hearses or combination or service coaches with the option of a side-hinged rear loading door. But there were few takers and by 1963 the Briarean was history.

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[Dan Scully]

Another 1 off made by Pinner coach. This started as a four sedan.

 

[marty mopar]

YOU FOOLS!
What caused all that corrosion in the 1st place were those 2 "Hot" babes near those poor cars and not salt on the roads. Those cars were in restored condition the day before they came and wiggled around on them.

This has been documented in the past in Playboy (May 1965 and again Sept 1991) I believe Hefner was the author but may be incorrect on that.

 

[TxDon]

Hardtop station wagon converted by Richard Bros.
Richard Bros.
Richard Brothers Division of Allied Products, 1948-1962; Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Associated Builders
Briarean

No discussion of Chrysler-based professional cars would be complete without reference to the Richard Brothers' Division of Allied Products of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Richard Bros. marketed their standard-wheelbase Chrysler ambulance conversions through franchised Chrysler dealers starting in the late 1940s.

In 1950-51 Chrysler offered their dealers a duo-tone 4-page Chrysler Ambulance brochure with an insert that directed inquiries to Mr. William Thompson at Richard Brothers.

Starting in 1958, Richards Brothers offered a new raised-headroom "Briarean" ambulance that included a raised roof, tunnel-mounted warning lights, an emergency cot and full rear window dressing. Briareans could be had in various versions; as straight ambulances, hearses or combination or service coaches with the option of a side-hinged rear loading door. But there were few takers and by 1963 the Briarean was history.

© 2004 Mark Theobald - Coachbuilt.com

I've seen this car before on a Hearse / Ambulance facebook site - the interesting thing is that it appears to stock wheelbase with no stretch.

 

[TxDon]

I've seen this car before on a Hearse / Ambulance facebook site - the interesting thing is that it appears to stock wheelbase with no stretch.

 

[Dan Scully]

The hearse is a stock wheel base, the ambulance I, am not certain I can contact the owner on that and find out.

 

[3C's & a D?]

The hearse is a stock wheel base, the ambulance I, am not certain I can contact the owner on that and find out.

Thanks for the pictures Dan, I have never seen a hearse with a fold down back seat before that one!

 

[robndi43]

Hardtop station wagon converted by Richard Bros.
Richard Bros.
Richard Brothers Division of Allied Products, 1948-1962; Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Associated Builders
Briarean

No discussion of Chrysler-based professional cars would be complete without reference to the Richard Brothers' Division of Allied Products of Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Richard Bros. marketed their standard-wheelbase Chrysler ambulance conversions through franchised Chrysler dealers starting in the late 1940s.

In 1950-51 Chrysler offered their dealers a duo-tone 4-page Chrysler Ambulance brochure with an insert that directed inquiries to Mr. William Thompson at Richard Brothers.

Starting in 1958, Richards Brothers offered a new raised-headroom "Briarean" ambulance that included a raised roof, tunnel-mounted warning lights, an emergency cot and full rear window dressing. Briareans could be had in various versions; as straight ambulances, hearses or combination or service coaches with the option of a side-hinged rear loading door. But there were few takers and by 1963 the Briarean was history.

© 2004 Mark Theobald - Coachbuilt.com
















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Thank you so much for the info. I love this site as it seems somebody has a good answer or insight to questions.
Loved the history of this car as I had no idea a company used Chryslers in this way. Appreciate the efforts!!

 

[Dan Scully]

Talked to a friend that use to own the ambulance, it is a 30 inch stretch made from a 4 door sedan. I was your way last month, visiting family in Proctor WV

 

[robndi43]

Talked to a friend that use to own the ambulance, it is a 30 inch stretch made from a 4 door sedan. I was your way last month, visiting family in Proctor WV

Are you talking about this particular ambulance, or an ambulance in genetal?
Proctor is a long way from me. I'm in the extreme southern WV on I-77, 9 miles from Virginia. 4 hours to Proctor according to mapquest.
Love to have one of these cars. Don't know why or what I'd do with it, but I like it .

 

[Dan Scully]

Are you talking about this particular ambulance, or an ambulance in genetal?
Proctor is a long way from me. I'm in the extreme southern WV on I-77, 9 miles from Virginia. 4 hours to Proctor according to mapquest.
Love to have one of these cars. Don't know why or what I'd do with it, but I like it .

That particular ambulance is the one I am talking about. I believe Pinner only made 1 or 2 in this style. A friend owned it at one time.

 

[cantflip]

I love the '60 so much, But you'd have to kill off at least one 4 door to save her.

Maybe its making it's own penicillin to kill off the Blue Waffle... it wants to live.

 

[PNW R/T Dave]

If I may (and hello to fellow Professional Car Society member, Daniel) these Richard Brothers "Briareans" were mild station wagon conversions. Richard brothers was a supplier to the automobile manufacturers, so their stamping plant had no problem adding the 6" high steel raised roof above the standard window-line. They were not stretched. An fiberglass side-swinging rear door was an option, but every one I have seen has this. But they are based on the T&C / Suburban chassis, always a hardtop. I own one that is based off the 1960 6-passenger Windsor line, but an acquaintance of mine has a 1960 both a '60 Windsor and a '60 New Yorker, as well as a '61. They could be ordered as a straight hearse, or ambulance, or as a combination, which was common because the local ambulance service (pre-EMS and other ambulance regulations) was often operated by funeral homes often. These particular Briareans were ordered through authorized Chrysler dealerships, which is a little unique. But there was a huge list of options, and they could be ordered however the customer wanted it for his business or fleet. The front seat is a regular high-tower bench seat, but the 2nd seat was split so the divers' side could fold down of the cot, and the passenger's side became the attendant's seat. Or both could be positioned up or down. If this particular example is available for parts, there are a few coach-builder-specific parts I'm looking for, including the under-dash switch panel, the fender Richard Brother emblems, or any other equipment. Sometimes they rear had underhood siren, cabinetry, cot bar, and equipment brackets. Ones used as ambulances often had removeable "tunnel" lights on the four corners of the roof, with plugs for the holes when not is use. Sorry for rambling, but this coachbuilder is a little obscure, and I have studied them for quite a while.

 

[69monaco]

Rare 1960 Chrysler Ambulance For Restoration or Parts
Found this old ad....