{"title":"Ambulance \u0026 Funeral Car Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the history, technology, and stories behind ambulance and funeral cars with this collection of books.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classic-american-ambulances-funeral-vehicles-1900-1980-photo-archives","title":"Classic American Ambulances \u0026 Funeral Vehicles: 1900-1980 Photo Archives","description":"Two books for the price of one! Covering the early and classic time period of ambulances and funeral vehicles, two out-of-print yet in demand Iconografix books have now been combined into one book and restored for your enjoyment. Classic American Ambulances 1900-1979 Photo Archive is a photographic history of the evolution and sudden demise of the passenger car-based emergency ambulance while Classic American Funeral Vehicles 1900-1980 Photo Archive shows hearses, flower cars and funeral service cars. Anyone involved in the funeral or ambulance industry will enjoy seeing these classic luxury cars, as will any car enthusiast, restorer, modeler, and historian.","brand":"Ertel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911900840007,"sku":"B03536","price":28.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/72e1e1a9-b8fd-4de7-9c3f-76dccb606ca6_2896f.jpg?v=1772255950"},{"product_id":"american-funeral-vehicles-1883-2003-an-illustrated-history","title":"American Funeral Vehicles 1883-2003: An Illustrated History","description":"The most complete, in-depth book on hearses and funeral cars ever! Beginning with horse drawn, highly ornate hearses up to today?s motorized vehicles, this book takes you through the complete history of 20th Century hearses. Follow the overall style development from the early carved-panel columned and draped designs, through the limousine-styled Funeral Coach and side-loaders, through the sleek designs that have led to today?s hearses.Photos and History on Henney, Eureka, A.J. Miller, Superior, and history of other large and small hearse-builders like Barnette, Economy, Memphian, etc., and the growth and decline of many of these companies. Over 300 high quality photos combined with in-depth text present the most complete history and evolution of motorized hearses ever. A must have book for all automotive enthusiasts.\nIncludes an index of all the important past and present hearse and conversion builders in North America.","brand":"Ertel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911903199303,"sku":"B02611","price":33.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/52f550fb-34d3-47bc-9776-d10dfb4c0651_2fd57.jpg?v=1772276545"},{"product_id":"weller-brothers-of-memphis-american-coachbuilders","title":"Weller Brothers Of Memphis (American Coachbuilders)","description":"Weller Brothers was one of no fewer than four independent hearse and ambulance conversion businesses that flourished in the 1950s and 1960s. Unlike most other coachbuilders, Weller designed and fabricated hearses and ambulances on virtually any make of car supplied by the customer. The result was an astonishing variety of one-of-a-kind professional cars on nearly every marque sold by the U.S. big three, including Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto, Chrysler, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile ? and at least one Packard!","brand":"Ertel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911976894535,"sku":"B03997","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/781bb739-8c70-40bc-aaed-1f71ab3a588c_2b36d.jpg?v=1772276842"},{"product_id":"classic-american-limousines-1955-2000-photo-archive","title":"Classic American Limousines 1955-2000 Photo Archive","description":"Whether you've never been in a limo, or even if a \nlimo takes you to work each day, you will be fascinated by this \ncomprehensive history. High-quality photos of American limousines take \nyou on a luxurious tour from the development of the limousine in the \n1950s to today. In days past, the limousine belonged only to the elite, \nthe wealthy, and the dead on their way to the cemetery. Now anyone with \na little extra spending cash can rent one and be the mystery rider \nbehind the tinted glass. Includes Cadillac, Lincoln and Chrysler \nlimousines, as well as Secret Service and Presidential limos. A great \nbuy for professional car buffs, auto lovers, and anyone fascinated by \nthis luxurious mode of transportation and the people who use it.","brand":"Ertel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911982989383,"sku":"B03486","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/0ff704d4-25cf-4272-ab3d-48e2eb34b672_2ada6_0c6ee4b3-8af9-4d0f-9954-87fd54cd29f4.jpg?v=1772270930"},{"product_id":"american-ambulance-1900-2003","title":"American Ambulance: 1900-2002","description":"Walt McCall follows up his successful Classic American Ambulances 1900-1979 Photo Archive with a new and expanded title that fills in a heretofore missing chapter in American emergency vehicle history. This book chronicles in words and photos the evolution of the emergency ambulance in America over the past 100 years. From the slow jouncing horse-drawn vehicles in use at the turn of the last century to the fleet electronics-laden advanced life support units on the streets and highways of today - you'll find it all here. A fascinating story that is long overdue. The book is divided into chapters illustrating ambulances by decade. Each chapter begins with 2-4 pages of text describing major innovations and improvements introduced during the decade.","brand":"Ertel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32110574862407,"sku":"B02479","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/bd5d4701-3df4-4b47-837f-960163c638a6_26816_08ba5b4c-7613-4cb9-b333-dd5f1cf0df7e.jpg?v=1772254405"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/cs\/collections\/ambulance-funeral-car-books.oembed","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}