This 1969 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Combination Ambulance/Hearse was last seen for sale for $3200 in Richmond Hill, New York.
This Miller-Meteor built 1969 Cadillac end-loader hearse is a true duplex combination coach, complete with rear jump seats and original ambulance provisions. It remains a solid, dependable driver and has been used for highway trips, long-distance travel, and even appeared for two days in the 2014 NYC film shoot Public Morals on TNT. The car starts instantly, runs well for its age, and presents as a respectable “20-footer,” though it naturally shows wear consistent with its 46-year history.
The body is largely solid, though rust exists in expected areas, including two reinforced sections of the frame beneath the doors and a small area on the rear floor. These repairs were professionally completed using 5-foot steel angle reinforcements. The flat black “rat-rod” paint shows fading—especially on the roof—and the finish is more weathered in person than in photos. The windshield has a small stable chip, the rear bumper has a rust-through spot covered by tape, and the headliner has dry rot. Interior front carpet is missing, but windows work, lights and signals function properly, the heater works, and the CD player is operational.
Mechanically, the car is powered by Cadillac’s high-compression 472 V8—considered by many the best version of the engine. It pulls strongly, rides smoothly at highway speeds, and the transmission shifts cleanly. At idle during hot weather it can run slightly rough, and there is a slow rear main seal leak that wets the underside of the engine, though it does not leave puddles. Brakes function excellently, with newer front discs and calipers, though the parking brake cable needs attention. Tires have roughly 6,000 miles and good tread. Steering and suspension components exhibit some wear, especially when turning or hitting potholes at low speeds, and there is a general musty interior odor typical of older coaches.
Inside, the coach features Miller-Meteor’s desirable black vinyl interior with white mosaic linoleum flooring. A variety of extra trim parts are included in the rear, along with original wheels and hubcaps. The aftermarket under-dash A/C unit has been removed, though the rest of the system remains in place but nonfunctional. Despite its imperfections, this hearse is still very restorable or perfectly suitable for use as-is—a genuinely solid vintage coach for someone who appreciates a driver-quality classic.
This 1969 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Combination Ambulance Hearse in Richmond Hill, New York was last seen for sale for $3,200.00.