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The “Harold and Maude” Jaguar E-Type Hearse: A True Undertaking
I like custom cars, but do draw the line at customizing popular collectibles most of the time… unless it’s bringing a carcass that would cost more than it’s worth to restore back to life. Like a 30’s Packard street rod I saw and cringed until I heard “the rest of the story”… or an XKE.
That said, the workmanship on this is excellent, and the design does complement the original lines. As someone said, could have been made at the Jag plant! I suppose it could actually be used for cremations…. or children, but an old car nut would love his final road trip in something like this! Fantastic car!
Trust me if anyone at the Jaguar factory had so much as suggested building a travesty such as this that individual would of found him or herself committed to Bedlam faster than you can say Bob’s yer uncle . And from all the press back in the day referring to the original movie car .. well … appalled is being too kind when it came to the reactions from Jaguar
As for the craftsmanship ? I’ve seen more detailed photos and errr …. meh .. its .. ok . The design integration ? A disparate mish mash of parts says it best
Suffice it to say in conclusion .. with very few exceptions .. I really despise these movie car remakes …
Bud and Ruth were fabulous in this iconic movie. My memory is that this is more angular than the original car, but I applaud anyone who has this much whimsy and backs it up, too. Since we Boomers are no longer the largest population subgroup, most who see this wonder “what the hell”? No matter. This Emperor gives the upward thumb.
