It is good to hear someone speak without using foul language in every other word.
@devonnewest79903 жыл бұрын
Frank, amen to that brother. When you are intelligent and have class you don't resort to it (and I wonder who you could be referring to lol)
@Onlythetruth883 жыл бұрын
@@capitanothegreat3994 what is your useless point?
@Onlythetruth883 жыл бұрын
@@devonnewest7990 the host.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Frank! I agree, foul language is something I like to stay away from. I like making the channel family friendly and available to anyone 😁 Thank you so much for watching the video!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Devonne 😁
@joehammond25863 жыл бұрын
For me that dark green hearse was the star of the show! What a way to go. The '60 Buicks were also gorgeous, always a favorite of mine. Thanks James.
@Phonejag13 жыл бұрын
And, although not noted...the dark green ‘60 hearse had factory air conditioning!! Somewhat rare in 1960 for regular Caddy’s, *extremely* rare in a hearse or ambulance! Very, very nice funeral car...Thanks James... John
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Those are all fantastic cars! I found them to be beautiful as well. Thank you for watching the video, Joe 😁
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
That definitely would be rare! Probably one of the reasons for why it was so expensive at the time. Thank you for watching the video!
@lkendrix77823 жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏾! That dark green 1960 Cadillac hearse is breathtakingly beautiful! Never seen that color before!
@thomasharff7559 Жыл бұрын
Well when you go out go out in style
@jazzyalex20112 жыл бұрын
So many hearses and not one casket - surprising. This was a really cool show, I'd love to visit one. Thanks, great video!!!
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
Good point! This was my first time at one of these shows, do they usually have caskets for the cars too? I'm glad you liked it, you're very welcome!
@aussiefurbymogwaifan66212 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews I think it's because they "ban" caskets/coffins from being displayed at their shows, same goes for anything "ghoulish", "Halloween" or "spooky". But I can understand that a little bit, as not every country celebrates the spooky holiday
@kyleterpsauce17603 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a 96 concours and I'm falling in love with these old caddies
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, Kyle! They are fantastic cars, I very much like the Deville Concours. It has lots of nice features!
@jamesfox25792 жыл бұрын
Another AWESOME Video! Thanks, James!!💕
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! 😁 Thank you so much for watching!
@1richchristian3 жыл бұрын
The first memory I had of a funeral car was a 1953 navy blue Packard Hearse from a local funeral home. When I was about five or six, I loved seeing and riding in this car. The owner of the funeral home was a family friend and always allowed me to sit in the front seat and ride along in a funeral procession. I worked in a funeral home from 1963 until 1973. This brought back a lot of memories as I was an eighteen year old when I started. We had Cadillac Superior coaches which were combination hearse/ambulances. We also had a 1962 Pontiac Bonneville straight ambulance with a 389 CI engine and three two barrel carbs. This car would literally fly. The Superior Coach Company rep's name was Jack Knouse. Every time something new would come out, Jack would bring it to show us. We usually bought it. The one that stands out most was a 1968 Cadillac ambulance painted red and white and custom built for the NYFD. They decided not to take it after ordering it. Jack brought it to show us and of course, we bought it. Every time we took it on a run, everyone would see and hear us coming and would stand along the streets and wave, here in our small town. This car had a Federal Class Q Coaster Siren which could be heard for miles. It had a built in electric brake to silence it when we stopped. Great memories!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! Looking forward to your next video! P.S. I love the Cadillac cars so much, I now drive a crystal red SRX. It is a 2013 and I have only driven it for less than 8000 miles. I am a retired state trooper. lol
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad the video brought back so many memories. And I loved hearing about them! Thank you so much for watching the video and for leaving the wonderful comment 😁 Also, very impressive that you have such a low mile SRX! Those are typically high mileage cars, it's great that yours must be so nice. And thank you for your service as a State Trooper!!
@paulmezhir83543 жыл бұрын
Being a native of Niagara Falls, I vividly remember the hundreds of Cadillac limousines that toured the area in the 1960s and 1970s....i remember the 1955, 1957, 1959, 1964, 1965-6, early 1970s Fleetwoods, all painted black. Some with 4 doors, some with 6. There were also 1957-60 Chrysler and DeSotos with 8 doors and giant lighage racks on their roofs. This is an awesome video, thanks for sharing.
@16160443 жыл бұрын
My early years were also in Niagara Falls, N.Y (grew up on 73rd St @ Buffalo Ave/Stevenson Ave) I recall the black limos too. I remember some Imperials being used in this service as well Paul Mezhir.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I didn't know that these cars were used so extensively there. Was it tourists that got rides in these cars? You're very welcome, thank you for watching the video, Paul!
@paulmezhir83543 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews yes, they were all over the place. They were "tour limousines" and could handle more people than regular sedans and station wagons. They faded out in the early seventies when passenger vans became a more suitable form of tour vehicle. The vans could hold up to 15 persons and they were much taller, affording a more panoramic view of the many local tourist sights.
@gybx40943 жыл бұрын
A 1952 Packard Funeral Coach was the star of the 1980 horror film, "The Hearse". You'll see Packard ambulances in a few of the 40's and 50's films.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'll have to look that up! I can't say I've ever seen a Packard hearse on film before 🤔 Thank you for watching the video!
@johnpezzullo96443 жыл бұрын
Love this James, the Fleetwoods and the Limos are BEAUTIFUL... !! Great that you took us with you to the show. :) LOVE all these BEAUTIFUL Cadillacs. !!!! Thanks...
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed seeing the cars. Thank you for watching the video, John!
@rscamarolover2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing all the awesome limos,hearse and ambulances. I had never seen a limo hearse ever and the suburban body bucket was cool, i had a 70 suburban panel truck body bucket .
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!! It's really neat the unique vehicles that were at this show. I'm hoping to go to another one someday soon. Thanks again for watching the videos!
@rscamarolover2 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews awesome. I've never seen a show like that in Cali . look forward to more videos.
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
@@rscamarolover They occasionally have shows on the west and east coast, but usually not to this extent. I’m glad you’ll watch more videos! I really appreciate it
@javahedz3 жыл бұрын
Really great episode, James! I remember so many of those Caddy ambulances and hearses! I always geeked out over all the super plush stuff, the fancy Cadillac interiors. Especially the footrests. Fun to see the oddball rigs too, and survivors from 60-70 years ago. Well done, my friend.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! They are really unique and special to see. They all are so different and luxurious. Thanks for watching 😁
@eureka57773 жыл бұрын
Great to see familiar faces and cars. Thank you for sharing!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Are you a member of the professional cars society?
@eureka57773 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews Yes, longtime member and enthusiast. Haven't been to a meet for several years, so your video is the next best thing :-)
@kevbrown18673 жыл бұрын
Wow that 59 three way Superior is to die for
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
It certainly is beautiful! Thanks for watching the video 😁
@davidhoffman12783 жыл бұрын
That taller presidential roof is awesome. It needed to be an option for all the Cadillac Fleetwood models.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
It is a super cool look! And it adds more comfort on the inside 😁 Thank you for watching the video, David!
@trentdawg28323 жыл бұрын
I come from a family of caddilac owners both old and new.....love the video
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful, Trent! And I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching!
@247jimbo3 жыл бұрын
Wow, SUPER interesting show - wish I could have seen it, so thanks for letting us be there through this video James! These vehicles are very costly to restore. So historic. All time fav is the '59 black Caddy hearse - min 3:32, the most iconic styling, gorgeous roof line and rear window, they must be worth a fortune! Forest Lawn Cemetery here in LA has a restored silver '65 Caddy hearse you can request for an added charge if you'd like to go out in classic style. It was used for the George Barris funeral, the famous Hollywood custom car designer, maker. People find hearses creepy, but just think of all the people who have died en-route to the hospital in ambulances! It always amazes me how many small towns had ambulances that were owned by funeral homes...seems like a conflict of interest to me, best the city took over emergency vehicles, lol.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Yes, that is definitely a beautiful Cadillac. And that's true, parts to restore these cars must be extremely rare which would make it very difficult/expensive. Wow, I would definitely pay the extra cost to have a '65 hearse for my funeral! I always thought that classic hearses would be a great addition to funeral homes. That's funny you bring that up about funeral homes running ambulance services. My dad lived in a funeral home during college and got to drive their ambulance. It was always a competition between funeral homes to reach crash scenes, emergencies, etc. Definitely a very different time!
@MrSpartanPaul2 жыл бұрын
Love BIG cars !!! More please 👍
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir 😎 Thank you for watching!
@ronaldunderwood43533 жыл бұрын
Nice looking limos and hearses all different years
@ronaldunderwood43533 жыл бұрын
Would like to see this kind of a show in Texas where I live in Greenville sometime
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
That's for sure! Hopefully a show will end up around you someday. Thanks for watching the video, Ronald!
@troygreen93212 жыл бұрын
You killed me when you didn't understand the curb feeler, you must be young, LMAO but i enjoyed what you showed me, Thank you
@happilyham67693 жыл бұрын
One thing I love about old cars is the super thin steering wheels. And you know they are super boosted. One finger steering.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I definitely love that about these cars too! Thank you for watching the video 😁
@MELLIEbevhills3 жыл бұрын
WOW. What an interesting perspective on the cars we use but never think about. What a great vid!!!!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I'm glad the video opened up a new perspective on these cars 😁
@jimmorris10023 жыл бұрын
Excellent job, and thank you for sharing with your older audience.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, thank you for watching the video, Jim!
@hydroy13 жыл бұрын
Outstanding cars ! Really like the last ride Hurst's. Favorite years 65 to 69 Caddys
@billolsen43603 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm, A Hearse with a Hurst :-)
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Very nice! I'm glad you liked seeing these cars 😁 Thank you for watching the video!
@hydroy13 жыл бұрын
@@billolsen4360 lol , me fix
@hydroy13 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews Yep, like original cars , that are not all hacked up or any of that nasty rusty clear coated bomb barn find hog wash as they didn't come for the factory that way.
@yanuartrisullo70343 жыл бұрын
11:20 so S&S was top of the line, i thought it was Eureka. Thanks for sharing the video.👍
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching the video 😁
@douglasfrye64623 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tour of the. Show I like the older Cadillac professional cars . I am a retired Funeral Director..
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Douglas! Very nice. Where were your funeral homes located?
@mikemintun15873 жыл бұрын
James, you do a really superb job with your videos. The 1966 Fleetwood Brougham was the best vehicle there, in my opinion. I love that it was so heavily optioned, as well. Thanks, man.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Mike! The '66 Fleetwood was so special I just HAD to put it in the video. The real wood, writing tables, and footrests were simply incredible
@mikemintun15873 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews You are so welcome. I have seen other videos of yours, and you really do a superb job! You have an awesome screen presence and you know your stuff about these cars. I look forward to may more of your vids. Mike
@timblaes70283 жыл бұрын
I agree the 66 Fleetwood Brougham was my favorite. I had a blue with blue leather one. Brought back some good memories.
@mikemintun15873 жыл бұрын
@@timblaes7028 That must have been a gorgeous color combination, Tim! Good for you, man.
@MarkWasylyshyn3 жыл бұрын
Great video James! Wonderful way to memorialize the fun day. Paul’s knowledge is priceless. Thank you!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, dad! I agree, Paul knows so much and it's great to memorialize some of it.
@stephendoe11713 жыл бұрын
Really awesome seeing that diverse array of Caddy's along with other makes as Buicks, Oldsmobile, Studebaker, Packard. It reminded of when I was a kid. We had a '56 Sedan De Ville. I've driven a '78 Seville and a '95 De Ville.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, it's always great seeing the diversity of cars. Very nice! Those 50's Cadillacs are very special, and I like that era of Seville. Thank you again for watching the video!
@jrw58313 жыл бұрын
I have seen many of these coaches and Limo's come and go during the past 60 years from the eight Funeral Homes we now own. We have four coaches, 1 Navy blue 1 White, and 2 black. We no longer own Limo"s as people are getting away from using them. If we do need a Limo(s) we use a Livery company in our area that runs newer limo's. Back in the day, we did own limo's but it is cheaper for us to use a livery service. I enjoy your channel and cute demeanor!
@SpockvsMcCoy3 жыл бұрын
How many years does a funeral home own a hearse (coach) before replacement?
@jrw58313 жыл бұрын
@@SpockvsMcCoy It all depends on the size of the Funeral Home and the volume you do. I can only speak for our business and we trade every four years. We just traded our 2017 Lincoln coach for a 2021 Lincoln Nautilus Coach in dark blue. Hope this simple reply answered your question.
@SpockvsMcCoy3 жыл бұрын
@@jrw5831 Yes, thank you. You have eight funeral homes but only four coaches...anything to do with the popularity of cremations? Also, can you speak to the dramatic upheaval of the coach building industry when Cadillac downsized their professional chassis in 1977?
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's amazing that you have so many funeral homes! That's so interesting that people are going away from using limousines. Do you know why that is? And thank you so much for watching the videos!
@Sedan57Chevy3 жыл бұрын
What a cool collection of cars on display! That green hearse was stunning, inside and out...words I never thought I'd say about a hearse. Also, when it comes to identifying the 65 vs 66 Cadillacs, the trick is to look at the front fenders- the 66 has side turn indicators, while the 65 had a wrap around metal piece that looked like the grill.
@connieschmitt7143 жыл бұрын
and the tail lights the 65 has a rail going down the light
@steelman863 жыл бұрын
@@connieschmitt714 …actually the 65 had the oval/square open tail lights and the 66 had the vertical center bar from top to bottom. Also the 65 did have a wrap around bumper with turn signal/side lights whereas the 66 had the cornering lights built into the side of the car.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they were incredible! And I agree, the green hearse was one of my favorites as well 😁 Thank you for the tip on how to distinguish between those model years! I have little experience among cars of this era so it's always helpful to see how each year is different. Thank you for watching the video!
@marigoldtransportationgrou80163 жыл бұрын
I never knew this was a thing. Learned something new today. What’s crazy is I like em! 😂
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you learned something new and like these cars!! Thank you for watching the video 😁
@ZOHARW12 жыл бұрын
מדהים שימחת אותי . תודה רבה
@paralyzes3 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see this type of show, VERY interesting!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
It was definitely a ton of fun going to it 😁 Thank you for watching the video!
@shawnsloan893 жыл бұрын
Great content James! Thank you for bringing this to us.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked the video 😁
@jamescalifornia29643 жыл бұрын
👌 This would be nice to go see. Glad some of the older cars are still around. _Automotive history ..._
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
It is definitely worth the trip if you like these kind of cars. I agree, these cars are history on wheels. It's great that people are preserving them. Thank you for watching the video!
@pwrfl23573 жыл бұрын
Great video, cool vintage ambulances and hearses! You present well and easy to watch. Thanks for this!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked the video so much 😁
@ripjeffhanneman58383 жыл бұрын
Very extraordinary coaches!
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
They certainly are! Thank you for watching the video
@tomjefferson31483 жыл бұрын
I miss my '62 Cadillac Victoria hearse by S&S. Bought it for $300 and drove it everywhere for years! Big Happy Fun Time!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Incredible! I believe one of the hearse owners mentioned that the Victoria was the most expensive. It must have been a beautiful car! Thank you for watching the video, Tom 😁
@jacobbooms94383 жыл бұрын
Great job James!! I really liked the vlog style and editing with this video!!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jacob!! I'm glad you like the style of the video 😁 Let me know if you have any tips to make it better 😉
@davidmudd32112 жыл бұрын
Wow mate it is so nice to see cars like this and the Limo,s are Fantastic. over here in the UK we do not see anything like this mate. Keep the good work up.
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like seeing these cars! I bet these are quite the rarity in the UK. Thank you so much for the comment and for watching the video!
@RossPayne3 жыл бұрын
Came upon your channel recently and have seen several of the videos. Really liked this one, these old professional cars are so interesting. Hope you will be able to create other videos with hearses and ambulances.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked the professional cars! It would be great to do more videos on them in the future, but they unfortunately don't come around too often... Thank you for watching the video, Ross!
@DragonBlue683 жыл бұрын
The PCS is an awesome club. I was a member for a few years as a hearse owner. There was a time I had a 1964 Pontiac Superior LWB Landaulet and a 1948 Packard Henney 3-Way. Wonderful cars, but people should not own them if they cannot afford the repairs or are unable to properly store them in a protected/sheltered area.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
It is a great club and a fantastic group of people. Very nice cars! Good point, some cars aren't cared for as they should. Thank you for watching the video!
@lkendrix77823 жыл бұрын
I just noticed on the 69 hearse and that 70 ambulance 🚑 they both have side vent windows! 1968 was the last year for the side vent windows on Cadillacs!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I believe that's right! I'm thinking that they maybe added those back in so that the drivers could smoke while sitting in the car?? I'm not sure though...
@Auto_Lore3 жыл бұрын
Great video! The presentation and editing were really on point in this one, it was an absolute joy to watch from start to finish. What a fascinating assortment of unique vehicles at the show, I did not know that the Cadillac professional car range was so diverse back in the day apart from limousines. It would almost be inconceivable for a luxury car manufacturer/coachbuilder to make ambulances like that nowadays, those were certainly different times. It is also great to see that there is such a passionate, knowledgeable community restoring and preserving these types of vehicles that are so historically significant. Keep up the good work!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, it was a joy to film. I was even surprised to find such diversity at this show alone. It is incredible the sorts of cars that were made back then and cars like these probably won't ever be built again... Thank you so much for watching the videos, your feedback/comments are always fantastic to read!
@poshhawk1043 жыл бұрын
Loved the show. Great to see your enthusiasm. Thanks.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, George! I'm glad you liked the video 😁
@jerrydarnault16533 жыл бұрын
Thanks 4 the vid . Loveeeeee the hearses.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, I'm glad you liked the hearses so much 😁
@devonnewest79903 жыл бұрын
Another excellent presentation James!!!! You keep us so informed and entertained, THANK YOU!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Devonne! I'm glad you like the videos so much, I really appreciate you leaving these comments and watching the videos. It means so much to me! 😁
@WorkingWithWimberley3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I would have loved to be at that show. I have 1995 Fleetwood Brougham I’m bringing back to life. It belonged to the former mayor of Durham North Carolina. He was 99 years old when I bought it from him. Keep up the great content!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Ooh, that's awesome you have a '95 Brougham, those are great cars. And very neat history too! I'd love to hear more about it as you fix it up 😁
@rudolphnicholson91383 жыл бұрын
Hey James! Loved this video! The cars are truly spectacular and you documented it very well. Love your presentation style. I’ve also watched your other videos in the past and you are doing a great job! Keep up the good work and enjoy these magnificent cars! It’s heartwarming seeing younger people interested in old Cadillac’s. Makes me realise how lucky i am to own a few CADILLAC’s too.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much, Rudolph! That really means a lot to me 😁 I'll be sure to bring as many more videos as possible!!
@bobschumann93263 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! Thanks James.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mr. Schumann! I really appreciate you watching the videos 😁 I hope to see you again soon at one of the lunch groups!
@anthonytriff91673 жыл бұрын
My play toy as a kid was a 57 Chrysler royal ambulance which was dumped by the trucking firm next door to us. Good times!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Wow! There couldn't have been too many of those built, very cool. Thank you for watching the video, Anthony!
@anthonytriff91673 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews I'm in Australia. Chrysler sold various models and marques here in the 50's and early 60's but not sure where they were assembled. It was that classic yellow cream colour.
@kensunden64283 жыл бұрын
James, I would love to go to this show! If they have it next year, keep me posted!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
It's well worth attending! I'll certainly let you know and maybe I'll make another video 😁
@kensunden64283 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews Sounds good Buddy. As long as I'm there, I may even offer camera work assistance!
@kensunden64282 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews Hey Buddy, do you know if this Professional Car Society show is scheduled for this year?
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
@@kensunden6428 Yes, the professional car society is having their international show this year. It looks like it's in Massachusetts this year starting on June 27th. Here's a link to their website which should have all the details you need. www.theprofessionalcarsociety.org/2022-international-meet.html
@BrokebackBob2 жыл бұрын
James what a fantastic video! Of course me being 66 I saw many of these vehicles when they were new and in use by various companies here in my hometown of Bloomington Indiana which is south of Indianapolis. But you know that because you are in our neighbor bestie state Ohio. Of course there's also Michigan Illinois Kentucky haha. You did a really really good job on this video and it was extremely entertaining and informative. You're doing a great job!
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Bob!! That's awesome you saw so many of these in your youth. I would have loved to have been around during that time to see these when they were new! Thank you again, I'm really glad you liked the video 😁
@timberwolf72403 жыл бұрын
So nice to see so many classic Cadillac hearses kept original... Too many have been converted into stupid Ghostbusters Ecto1 replicas!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I agree! It is nice to see these cars being preserved, they are an awesome part of history. Thank you for watching the video!
@timberwolf72403 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews Thank YOU James for providing such a cool video!
@robertvance013 жыл бұрын
My father died when I was three months old (1954). I've often wondered what the hearse looked like that took him to the cemetery. So many things don't matter until we get older.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that your father passed away when you were so young, I can't imagine what that would be like. Maybe a car just like one of these hearses drove him, who knows! Thank you again for watching the video
@bigwerrmwindycity56193 жыл бұрын
Very good segment,keep ‘em coming it’s nice to get away from our Chaotic world ✌🏽
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I'll be sure to film videos like this as often as possible 😁 Thanks for watching the video!
@doug90663 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed video, thank you for sharing!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome 😁 Thank you so much for watching!!
@robertvance013 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if the rules and laws were the same for each state, but I recall that in Kentucky funeral homes provided the ambulance services in the 60's and 70's. I don't think there was a charge and was a courtesy to the public. Things certainly have changed.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I think that funeral homes were like that throughout the country. My dad worked for a funeral home in Michigan while he was in college and he got to drive the ambulance. And you're very right, things have really changed haha. Thank you for watching the video, Robert!
@CoastalAutoReactionCAR3 жыл бұрын
Love old service vehicles! Subscribed 👍🏻
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support and I'm glad you like these cars so much 😁
@joshuaecht Жыл бұрын
The load-leveling suspension to help the casket in the '59 Caddy at 4:46 reminds me of GM's active suspension that never happened for the '90 'Vette ZR-1, and also for the '98 Lincoln Town Car.
@orreng3 жыл бұрын
Well re-hearsed. Hehehe. Great job young one. What a treat!!!!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Haha, thank you 😂 I'm really glad you liked the video, Orren!
@jeffreydavis97832 жыл бұрын
James this was absolutely EXCELLENT! You have a very natural, relaxed style when describing these amazing cars & I truly felt as though I was right there with you. THANK YOU for taking the time & investing the effort to make this video. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and the style! You're so welcome 😁 Thank you for watching the video, Jeffrey!
@markharkey32793 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I liked the the pontiac hood ornament that lights up. I really liked your Fleetwood limited too.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mark! Yes, the light up hood ornament was incredible. I never knew that those existed! I'm glad you like the Fleetwood Limited, I absolutely love it 😁
@sixtycrown47133 жыл бұрын
Angles and editing are on point. Lacking knowledge of subject matter is the glaring area requiring most attention. Such enthusiasm paired with opinions over facts is akin to Charles Phoenix misinformation coverage.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I definitely haven't had much exposure to cars like these before, I certainly wish I knew more about them. But, that's one of the reasons why I tried to give Paul as much screen time as possible. He knows just about everything about these cars!
@kellingtonlink9563 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised how interesting this video was. Amazing workmanship. Thanks!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I'm glad you found it interesting!!
@kimbarling42133 жыл бұрын
Awsome video post. Extremely rare unique coach built speciality vehicles!!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Kim! I'm glad you liked the video 😁
@kimbarling42133 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews No worries James. Thanks for your efforts and research into these very rare & exclusive vehicles. I know what they are and how rare they are. To have an actual car show display of these vehicles is amazing!!!! Wish we had something like that over here in Australia. Cheers Kim ( yes I'm a guy !) Melbourne,Australia
@DSP19683 жыл бұрын
A great video! I've always wanted to attend such a show, but they don't seem to occur in California. This was almost as good.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm afraid that they rarely occur on the east or west coasts. I was told that they try to place the national show near the middle of the country so that it would be easiest for people to get there no matter where they're from. Thank you for watching the video!
@whathappened22306 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video!
@nonelost1 Жыл бұрын
18:02… I love those “chandelier taillights“ found on ‘69 Cadillacs. That is the quickest way to recognize a ‘69 Cadillac. In 1985, I briefly owned a 1969 Fleetwood Brougham that had 93,000 miles on it when I bought it. I only put 3000 miles on it before I sold it to a new owner who knew how to take care of it.
@lorainrossfordukrainiancat76243 жыл бұрын
Good video! Nice to see that you included your father this time!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Father Steven! I'm glad that my dad was in the spotlight, he did a great job 😁
@jerryakbar61473 жыл бұрын
I was in the club 30 years ago. I had a 1960 Buick flexible combo. FYI the Buick’s, Oldsmobiles and suburbans were usually bought by funeral directors in economically challenged communities. I’ll leave it at that. You showed up in a Oldsmobile hearse in NYC, you might end up inside one. Also, white hearses were mostly used for women and children. And Elvis ......
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome you were in the club at that time. Did you know Paul Cichon at the time? I believe he joined the club in the early 80's. And that makes a lot of sense, not everyone can afford the more expensive models. Very interesting facts. Thank you for watching the video, Jerry!
@susanjspaulding3 жыл бұрын
*FAB video* !! *LOVE to see all of the Cadillacs* !! #JamesWasylyshyn
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Susan! I'm so glad you liked it 😁
@earlewhitcher9702 жыл бұрын
Nice coverage of a truly unique segment of the "car collecting" world. as a member of the PCS I feel that for future coverages of these events you should be aware that in these types of collections the manufacturer - Buick, Cadillac, Packard etc. - is of secondary concern. The primary and often more important to the collectors is the coach builder. Superior, S&S, Flixable and Eureka are what most owners are most proud of. To this end, I am very disappointed that you failed to mention the coach builder of the only - and rarest of all professional cars - flower car that was included in the video. As the owner of a McClain Flower Car I can attest that these cars are far and few between at the shows, and when there is more than one in attendance it is a rare occurrence indeed.
@gene978 Жыл бұрын
I love seeing the different models used for Service cars like Pontiac, & Buicks,
@richardthomas40523 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video, Richard!
@NanaSuze773 жыл бұрын
Looks like fun was had by all!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
We definitely did have fun 😁 Thank you for watching the video, Aunt Sue!
@Jason-xb3jh3 ай бұрын
That was so cool to see. I liked when the gentleman said, “I’m a ‘big car’ guy.” Me too! 👍✨ Gorgeous cars.
@alexsamson99423 жыл бұрын
James, for the benefit of your viewers: The Professional Car Society is all about Funeral, Livery, or Ambulance type vehicles only.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
That is correct! Thank you, Alex
@jamesappling1212 Жыл бұрын
Wear Your Sunglasses. The shine on these Beasts is blinding! Beautiful Cars.
@SpockvsMcCoy3 жыл бұрын
The 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is not a professional car per se ....but it is considered the most desirable year for a Fleetwood Brougham of that era. The 1966 model year had the only combination of 133 inch long wheelbase, real walnut veneers, table trays, rear vent windows, and foot rests. Wood was replaced with vinyl for 1967 and table trays were replaced with map pockets for 1968. Rear vent windows were phased out in 1969 and the footrests were phased out in mid-1977 on the shorter wheelbase downsized car. A less expensive 60 Special model was offered without the walnut veneer, table trays, and foot rests but was much less popular. The 1965 - 1968 Fleetwood Broughams were all especially elegant.
@kennylindler42613 жыл бұрын
My 68 Fleetwood has real walnut panels on the doors and dash, just not nearly as large as the 66 wood panels.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Good point! I Forgot to mention that it wasn't a part of the show. It was actually driven there by who I believe was the president of the Northeast Ohio Cadillac Lasalle Club. Wow, that's great to know! I was actually wondering what year they phased out the table trays, I'm glad you gave us the answer!
@chrisorr40872 жыл бұрын
Love this! I keep watching it over and over!
@ckutzli3 жыл бұрын
Great job James, liked the professional cars 🚗
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Bruce! They were definitely special cars and I'm so glad you liked them
@FrankGutowski-ls8jt Жыл бұрын
We had a 59. I passed my driving test in it. Parked it flawlessly. (Those were truly my glory days.)
@timdasenbrock73633 жыл бұрын
Slug Bug! LOL! Ahhh in the memories.
@zachr50543 жыл бұрын
I always remember getting slugged in the upper arm. I was always bruised and sore by the time the road trip was over. 🤣
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Haha, I thought that was a funny moment 😂 Just happened to catch it on camera! Thank you for watching the video, Tim 😁
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Fortunately, our family never slugged each other. Otherwise we would all be beat up by the end of every drive!
@PaulBroxon6 ай бұрын
I like that nobody was creeping out their hearses. Showing them the way they were ment to be shown. I myself own a 1977 Chrysler Town & Country hearse. Hope to have it at the Moper Nationals at national trails race ways out side of Columbus Ohio in 2024. The car has been of the road for over 30 years. Far as I know the car has 20 thousand actual miles on it. It's definitely a survivor but showing her age. One thing I like about the car it has a factory sun roof. Funny thing to find in a hearse, guess it was used to let the spirits out. Just kidding.
@johnnylightning118893 жыл бұрын
First call suburban, typically used for removals
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Ah that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know what they used this for!
@johnnylightning118893 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews The giveaway is the lack of chrome and the painted grill and other pieces that usually indicate a base model, even with flower vans if the grill is painted or there's a lack of chrome on places like trim, doors, the grill then that typically means that vehicles used for removals it wouldn't typically be used in a funeral service in less the normal funeral coach could not access the grave site.
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnylightning11889 That is a good giveaway. I’m guessing it was also better to be more discreet when going to pickups with this vehicle
@johnnylightning118893 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews Yes discretion is the primary reason but since they're used for removals at hospitals and people's homes they don't buy as ornate of a decorated vehicle for cost-effectiveness reasons but they can still buy vehicle that either just has the landau irons or sometimes it's just a plain unmarked vehicle The giveaway is whether the car has carpet or rubberized flooring whether the seats are vinyl like work truck or cloth instead of velor or leather and whether it has a marble or faux marble or a stainless steel or rubberized flooring around the rollers sometimes the vehicle will not have any rollers and will just have a hard rubber or a metal floor which is a dead giveaway that it's the first call vehicle but some of the first call vehicles do have rollers they would typically just have a rubber or metal surround or sometimes would be obviously faux marble or wood
@johnnylightning118893 жыл бұрын
Can you tell what one of my hobbies are? Lol
@jimcabezola30513 жыл бұрын
Distinctive and amazing video! I hope you’ll make more when you can. Mahalo!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jim! I'll definitely make as many as I can 😁 Thank you for watching the video!
@Austin8thGenTexan Жыл бұрын
My cousin owned a funeral home with an ambulance service - which was pretty much standard back in the old days. In small-town Texas, there was only a driver. No one was an EMT. If you were too large to be loaded onto a stretcher, they tried to get you to sit down on a seat in the coach for the ride to the hospital. This went on until the mid-1970s when the large (square) ambulances we see today began to be operated by the county. Be thankful that ambulances and EMTs are now available for us! It used to be a lot more tricky to stay alive... 🚑 🚑 🚑
@joshuaecht Жыл бұрын
Interesting highway sign on I-75 at 0:42. Tampa, 1103 miles! I think this is near Toledo. There is another sign that has Atlanta 600 miles or something nearby, just south of Toledo. Love all the rare flower cars and 6-door limos :)
@Chris_Troxler3 жыл бұрын
Oooooohh... that black 59 Cadillac.😍😍😍🤤🤤
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
It certainly is beautiful 😁 Thank you for watching the video, Chris!
@aussiefurbymogwaifan66213 жыл бұрын
I liked the white one that parked next to it, look nicer in that colour imo
@WINCHANDLE Жыл бұрын
I had a 1970 Coupe de Ville convertible. Same car as on Under Cover Brother. Always wanted a 1970 hearse to drive to and from my boat. Great for hauling all the sail boat stuff
@halhenryg3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for this!!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, thank you for watching!!
@beatlebrad53393 жыл бұрын
Wow this sure was cool to see all of these great cars :). I do love shows like this thank you for doing this and take care !!!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching the video 😁
@jameslong6329 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. I am a retired Funeral Director! Really enjoyed this!
@jamessawyer88892 жыл бұрын
Hi, that was a very cool show, I've never seen anything like that before, there's something about hearses, ambulances, & limos that are so intriguing, when I was in high school, I knew of a guy that owned a 59 Pontiac hearse , it was rare but cool, the variety of different makes of cars that were used in the industry is just mind blowing, I've never seen a Packard hearse, so it's very cool, anyway, KUTGW, I hope you find more shows like that because I will find it fascinating!!
@JW_Reviews2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, James!! I'm glad you liked the show. This was my first time ever going to a show like this, I never knew they existed either haha. And that's a great point, the variety is very interesting to see! I'll be sure to record more shows like these if I get the chance 😁
@aussiefurbymogwaifan66212 жыл бұрын
@@JW_Reviews did you go to their meet in Sturbridge just this week gone at all?
@lkendrix77823 жыл бұрын
Coach builders once used all steel bodies. Now the vehicles are part steel and the rear shell is fiberglass. Does anyone know when they stop the all steel bodies and went to fiberglass? Cadillacs in particular? I’ve always admired the craftsmanship it took to make these vehicles!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I never knew they switched from steel to fiberglass. I definitely appreciate the craftsmanship as well! Thank you for watching the video 😁
@jliscorpio3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you for posting this!
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked the video! You're very welcome, thank you for watching 😁
@drippinglass3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid! I’m a Mopar guy... Cuda, Charger, GTX. But this was very interesting! Thanks! 😀👍
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you still found the video interesting 😁 I'll have to get my hands on some Mopar's for videos someday!
@zdestroyer093 жыл бұрын
nice cars but the limited is still my favorite
@JW_Reviews3 жыл бұрын
I think it is my favorite too 😁 Thank you for watching the video!