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Old 08-02-2013, 12:01 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I've seen that Ford even offered the gas-guzzler 6.8L V10 as an option for the Town Car in its funeral package, which sounded quite dumb when even the regular V8 could be outperformed by some V6.
Why would any one want an engine that powerful? A hearse should be quiet above all, to not distract the ceremony. And you don't need a V-something when leading a procession across the cemetery at 2 km/h. Electric will do just fine.

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What's with the roof rails? Maybe ready for a bike rack or a ski box? Or maybe a different kind of box?

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The modular body extension and canopy are made out of fiberglass instead of sheetmetal, and are easily reversible when the vehicle gets retired from the funeral service.
Why would you want reversible?

Noticed the rear wheel skirts?
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