Lettering on this restored horse-drawn hearse‘s glass reads “All Saints Express, Spring Grove, IL” on one side and “St. Peter’s Express, Spring Grove, IL” on the other. The writing is noted as easily removable. Dated to the late 1800s or early 1900s, the hearse is believed to have worked as a dual-purpose vehicle, likely doubling as a child’s hearse while still accommodating full-sized caskets.
Built for year-round duty, it carries attachable skis (skegs) for winter use, a rare survival among horse-drawn funeral vehicles. Functional casket rollers line the interior, and an ornate casket was included with the sale if the full asking price of $7,500 was met.
Specifications
- Year: Late 1800s/Early 1900s
- Make/Model: Unknown
- Coach Builder: Unknown
- Casket Load: End Loader
- Exterior: Black
- Equipment: Attachable winter skis (skegs), casket rollers, ornate casket
- Dimensions: Box 92″ long, 88″ tall, 60″ wide with wheels; box interior 38″ wide, opening 28.5″ W × 29″ H, overall interior 34.5″ × 87″
Status: ARCHIVED via Hearses.org — last seen listed at $7,500 (August 2018)