Have an Old Funeral Car? Why Not Enter a Demolition Derby?
Funeral car owners generally come in two main varieties. Many funeral car enthusiasts restore their cars to perfection. They may wash and wax their cars multiple times per week, and likely drive them only occasionally to shows and other events. At the opposite extreme, many enthusiasts feel that their cars are meant to be driven hard. They may race their cars, drive them as a main source of transportation and take them on long drives to events in other states.
If you fall into the latter category, the reality is that your funeral car will eventually be past its prime. The cars are generally well-designed and very solidly built, but are not designed for protracted driving at high speeds. Eventually the wear and tear will take its toll.
If your funeral car is nearing the end of its useful life, you may start to have thoughts on how to dispose of it. Many funeral car owners are very attached to their cars and prefer not to trade them in or simply sell them to junkyards. Fortunately, there is another choice, one that will let your old funeral car go out in a blaze of glory.
Demolition derby is a popular sport in the United States as well as the UK (where it is known as banger racing). In these events, drivers intentionally crash their cars repeatedly into other vehicles. Although it can be dangerous, numerous safety precautions are taken in order to minimize risk. For example, all glass and interior fixtures must be removed from the cars before the event.
Their heavy bodies and strong engines make funeral cars an excellent choice for demolition derbies. This can be a great way to provide a unique sendoff for your favorite vehicle. Of course, if you happen to win the first event, you will need to repair the vehicle well enough to enter it in the next round. Many people feel that this is worth the effort, however.
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