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Horse-drawn hearses
displayed at Schrader Funeral Home in Ballwin, MO. |
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2001 S&S
Cadillac Masterpiece hearse in service at Holman-Howe Funeral Home,
Lebanon, MO. |
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Ken Howe's recently
purchased S&S horse-drawn hearse is proudly displayed in front of his
funeral home in Lebanon. |
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Occupying lawn space
in front of Holman-Howe Funeral Home is Ken's beautiful Henney Packard. |
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Our surprise
visitor/guest at the Friday evening barbecue was US President Harry
Truman's look-alike! He arrived in style, complete with escort and
"secret service." |
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Perhaps every PCS
member's dream garage! This one (including the cars) happens to
belong to meet chairman Ken Howe. |
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Mike Reifer's rare
Chrysler Imperial ambulance...notice the DUAL sirenlights on the roof! |
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The interior of
Mike's Chrysler, which, by the way, took a first place award in the
ambulance class. Congratulations Mike! |
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As if the Chrysler
wasn't enough, Mike Reifer is also the proud owner of this Pierce Arrow
hearse. |
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For the first time
ever, the PCS Concours d'Elegance show was held INDOORS at the Lebanon
Civic Center. |
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The cars all looked
simply stunning under the lights. The air conditioned climate
controlled environment was a relief due to 90+ degree heat outside! |
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No surprise this 1959
Superior Cadillac 3-way got lots of attention. Notice the balcony
above in the background. That was where our annual banquet was
held. What a neat view of the cars from up there! |
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This factory-like
photo is the interior of the 1959 Superior Cadillac. |
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The meet concluded
with the traditional light and sound show. To make this year's show
extra-special, a MOVING parade of the cars was arranged. Notice Paul
Saether's 1969 Superior Cadillac combination in the foreground. |
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I did plenty of
drooling over Leo and Victor Brenstetter's 1974 Miller-Meteor Cadillac
Criterion ambulance. |
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Leo and Victor were
first time PCS meet participants. They brought this well-maintained
rig from Denver, Colorado. |
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They don't make
professional car interiors like this anymore! |
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Despite 90 degree
heat, Matthew Taylor spent several hours detailing his 1974 Superior
Cadillac 3-way hearse for the big show. His hard work showed...this
was a very nice looking car. |
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The theme of this
photo should be "CHROME & WHITEWALLS!" |
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The sparkling
interior of Ken Howe's flower car. (Exterior seen in the above
photo.) |
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Many PCS members use
information boards to enhance the display of their cars. Here, a
gentleman is seen learning a bit about Dennis Goethe's 1980 Cadillac
Fleetwood limousine. |
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Looking showroom new
is this 1968 S&S Cadillac Victoria hearse. |
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An interesting 1936
Chevrolet hearse. |
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The Cathedral-like
interior of Jerry Kaiser's 1939 Cadillac. |
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There was a lot of
question and speculation as to the coach builder of this '79 Caprice
Classic. Can you guess what it is? |
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An interesting pair
of Superior combinations: Tim Fantin's '74 Chateau Baronet and Ralph
Krause's '70 Sovereign Tiara. Gotta love that limousine styling! |
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Attracting much
attention at the meet was Dan Heaman's 1979 AHA Lincoln hearse. Yes,
it IS as LONG as it looks! |
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John Rabold and his wife, Betsy, brought their 1970
Miller-Meteor Cadillac Classic Duplex combination to the meet. |
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Not only was Brian
Quinn a first time PCS meet attendee, but he also was presented with the
3rd place award in the funeral coach (post 1970) award for his 1978
Superior Cadillac Regal hearse. Congratulations Brian! |
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Last of the BIG
ONES! A 1976 S&S Cadillac Centennial Victoria. |
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