Superior Coach
Superior Hearse Project: 1960 Cadillac Series 68
Superior Coach Co. has been in business for more than 100 years, building hearses, ambulances, and limousines. Most of them were based on then-current model Cadillacs, like this 1960 Series 68 (Fleetwood). We’re told it’s just 1 of 128… more»
Halloween Special! 1965 Cadillac Superior Hearse
For more than 70 years (1909 to 1980), Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the construction of ambulances, hearses, and limousines. Many were based on chassis supplied by General Motors, especially those from Cadillac. Just in time… more»
Future Ghostbusters Tribute? 1959 Cadillac-Superior Hearse
With roots dating back to the early part of the 20th Century, Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the ambulance/hearse conversion business. That includes this 1959 hearse which was based on a Cadillac commercial chassis. Hearses turn… more»
Barn Full of Dusty Classic Cars
It’s interesting how automobile collections are built. Usually, they favor an era, a manufacturer, or a type of vehicle. The group here may have been a collection at one time, but from the looks of things, they’ve been there… more»
Funeral Coach: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse
For many of us, our very last ride is likely to be in a Cadillac – a Cadillac hearse, that is. And a lot of them were built by Superior Coach Co. out of Lima, Ohio. In 1975, Cadillac… more»
What is This Thing? 1956 Pontiac Superior Coach Camper
When you go to shows like the Amelia Island Concours they usually have a number of cars on the field that you have never heard of or have only seen in pictures. This 1956 Pontiac Superior Coach camper, if… more»
Daytona Speedway: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
The roots of the Superior Coach Company date back to 1909. They’re well known for converting luxury vehicles into limousines, hearses, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles. This includes numerous Pontiac Bonneville’s of which at least one was in service… more»
Ambulance Project: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville
Superior Coach Company (and its successors) was in the business of building hearses, ambulances, limousines, and other “professional cars” for much of the 20th Century. Along with various Cadillac products, Pontiac’s Bonneville’s would also serve as donors for the… more»
One-Off Custom Camper? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
Superior Coach was a coachbuilder from 1909-80. They are best known for making hearses, ambulances, and school buses. And Pontiacs in the 1950s and forward were often a source for the first two. We couldn’t find any indication they… more»
1 of 11 Built: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Hearse
When you see a vehicle like this, you must ask yourself what you would do with it. A lot of old hearses turn up as Halloween decorations or haunted house attractions. But this one is too nice for that… more»
Morbid Muscle: 1962 Pontiac Superior Hearse
Update 3/10/20 – This morbid Mopar has resurfaced here on craigslist with a scary asking price of $18,500! Thanks go to Barn Finds reader Matt R for the tip! From 5/15/19 – This 1962 Pontiac “Superior Coach” Hearse is… more»
READER AD: 1971 Superior Motor Coach
We’ve featured some really cool and interesting survivors over the years, but this has to be a first! This Superior Motor Coach has seen 61k miles but spent much of the past 47 years in the original owner’s garage…. more»
