As a general rule, funeral car enthusiasts love to fix up their cars and show them off. Some prefer to restore their vehicles to their original condition, others soup them up for racing purposes. Another group, however, prefers to turn their funeral cars into showpiece works of art. A British pair has done just that, and now plans to enter the vehicle in a cross-Europe road rally.
The car in question is a 15 year old Ford Dorchester mourners’ car that was purchased for 100 pounds. The three man team has customized the vehicle around a disco theme, complete with disco ball, pink paint and flashing lights. Now they plan to enter their car in a road rally known as the Ramshackle Rally, which will cross Europe to Krakow, Poland later this year.
The rally is a popular see and be seen event, in which the team is attempting to raise money for charity. Their charity of choice is the Cauldwell Charitable Trust, a group organized by friends of one of the team members that helps sick and disadvantaged children.
The trio will drive approximately 3,000 km in four days from the city of Calais, France to the finish line in Krakow. None have ever competed in an event on this scale, but all are eager to get started.
If you are a funeral car enthusiast, you probably enjoy taking your car out and showing it off. A road rally is a great place to meet others who share your interest in unusual vehicles. Rallies take place around the world on a fairly regular basis, and are easy to find online. If you are still in the market for the perfect funeral car, be sure to stop by our friendly dealership.