This 1980 Mercury Colony Park Thacker First Call Hearse, acquired directly from a local funeral home, stands out as a pristine example of late-model funeral coaching with zero reported rust throughout its life. Originally purchased by the seller in his hometown, the vehicle boasts actual mileage of 83,500 and features a clean white exterior paired with a burgundy interior. As a Thacker-bodied conversion on the reliable Colony Park platform, it retains the classic station wagon proportions favored by smaller funeral homes, offering a distinct alternative to the larger commercial chassis hearses of the era.
Mechanically, the hearse is reported to be in excellent driving condition, powered by a 302 cubic inch V8 engine and an automatic transmission that shifts smoothly. Recent maintenance includes fresh fluids, a new thermostat, and a functioning air conditioning system that blows “ice cold,” though the heater core has been bypassed due to a leak. The vehicle holds a current West Virginia state safety inspection and features intact glass everywhere except for a minor 1/8-inch rock chip in the windshield outside the driver’s view. While the left side coach light lens is broken, the lamp itself remains operational, and the garage-stored history suggests a well-preserved interior and undercarriage.
Specifications
- Year: 1980
- Make/Model: Mercury Colony Park
- Coach Builder: Thacker
- Casket Load: End Loader
- VIN: OZ74F649521
- Engine: 302 cu in V8
- Transmission: Automatic
- Mileage: 83,500
- Exterior: White
- Interior: Burgundy
- Location: New Creek, West Virginia
Status: SOLD via eBay (auction, 5 bids), for $1,625.00 — September 28, 2025