1985 Daimler Hearse Wilcox [DS420]

1985 Daimler Hearse [DS420] in Die Windsors, Documentary, 2011

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Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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Lateef ◊ 2011-04-30 19:16	Daimler Hearse [DS420].
dsl ◊ 2011-04-30 19:32	Diana's final taxi. Footage 6 Sept 1997; 1985 Daimler (B626 MRK), owned by Leverton & Sons funeral directors . Quote ".. this hearse was the last one built by Wilcox Limousines under its own name, before Wilcox transferred the hearse production to its sister company Eagle Specialist Vehicles. At the time of the funeral, this hearse was already 12 years old. The BBC have an extensive documentary film, in which the police officer responsible for a smooth trip through the London traffic, tells how frightened he got when he saw the hearse approaching: "it was old and dented, and I worried that it might stop unexpectedly". More pictures http://www.myds420.info/hearses/Diana.html . When Leverton wanted to sell the hearse in 2003 (asking £100,000), public reactions appeared as if this were a sort of desecration. ... For the funeral of the Queen Mother (2002), who was a fan of the DS420, a more modern Daimler hearse was used. Most probably, the Royal Family wanted an immaculate vehicle, and a DS420 hearse in immaculate condition is very hard to find nowadays. According to Brian Smith's "Daimler Days" book (p.876) a DS420 hearse was used for the funeral of the Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, in 1972." end quote. http://www.myds420.info/hearses.html . -- Last edit: 2011-05-01 12:34:58
Lateef ◊ 2011-05-01 12:52	The vehicle details for B626 MRK are: Date of Liability 01 07 2011 Date of First Registration 14 11 1984 Year of Manufacture 1984 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 4235CC Fuel Type Petrol Vehicle Colour BLACK -- Last edit: 2011-05-01 12:52:55

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Lateef

◊ 2011-04-30 19:16

Daimler Hearse [DS420].

dsl

◊ 2011-04-30 19:32

Diana's final taxi. Footage 6 Sept 1997; 1985 Daimler (B626 MRK), owned by Leverton & Sons funeral directors . Quote ".. this hearse was the last one built by Wilcox Limousines under its own name, before Wilcox transferred the hearse production to its sister company Eagle Specialist Vehicles. At the time of the funeral, this hearse was already 12 years old. The BBC have an extensive documentary film, in which the police officer responsible for a smooth trip through the London traffic, tells how frightened he got when he saw the hearse approaching: "it was old and dented, and I worried that it might stop unexpectedly". More pictures http://www.myds420.info/hearses/Diana.html . When Leverton wanted to sell the hearse in 2003 (asking £100,000), public reactions appeared as if this were a sort of desecration. ... For the funeral of the Queen Mother (2002), who was a fan of the DS420, a more modern Daimler hearse was used. Most probably, the Royal Family wanted an immaculate vehicle, and a DS420 hearse in immaculate condition is very hard to find nowadays. According to Brian Smith's "Daimler Days" book (p.876) a DS420 hearse was used for the funeral of the Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, in 1972." end quote. http://www.myds420.info/hearses.html .

-- Last edit: 2011-05-01 12:34:58

Lateef

◊ 2011-05-01 12:52

The vehicle details for B626 MRK are:

Date of Liability 01 07 2011
Date of First Registration 14 11 1984
Year of Manufacture 1984
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 4235CC
Fuel Type Petrol
Vehicle Colour BLACK

-- Last edit: 2011-05-01 12:52:55

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1985 Daimler Hearse Wilcox [DS420]

1985 Daimler Hearse [DS420] in Die Windsors, Documentary, 2011

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