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1959 Plymouth Hearse Too Far Gone to Restore | Season 5 – Episode 62

👋 Hey followers! Over time hearses progressed from simple wooden biers and horse-drawn carriages to finely crafted motor cars. Among the longest-established hearse and limousine builders in Ireland are Duffy’s Coach builders of Dundalk, trading since 1956 and known for their skilled craftsmanship and use of quality materials. In 2023 while filming on location for Ireland Made – stories of Irish transport, we came across a forlorn looking 1959 Dublin-assembled Plymouth hearse with an interesting back story and at that time an uncertain future. We are Ireland Made® the Irish transport archive. Our mission is to collect and preserve stories of Irish transport past and present for the benefit of our future generations. If it has wings, wheels or it floats and there is an Irish connection, you will find the story here. ⬇️ Do you remember seeing this Plymouth hearse in Mountbellew Bridge? Comment below ⬇️ F.M. SUMMERFIELD DUBLIN In 1959, the Chrysler company of Canada shipped from their plant in Windsor Ontario to their plant in Antwerp, Belgium, 24 right-hand-drive Belvedere rolling body shells to be ‘stretched’ into limousines. In Antwerp the Belvedere body shells were ‘stretched’ by an extra 24 inches to become eight seater ‘Coronado’ limousines with a huge 142-inch wheelbase. The new limousines where then shipped onwards to Ireland as "Completely Knocked Down" (CKD) units for assembly at Chrysler agents, F.M. Summerfield at 138 Baggot Street Dublin. DUFFY’S OF DUNDALK Founded in 1956 by the late George Duffy, the business began with a focus on traditional coachwork and body manufacturing. Early projects included supplying buses to Dublin Airport to transport passengers arriving and departing on long-haul flights. By the late 1950s, as many coach builders began to specialise, Duffy shifted its focus toward the funeral industry, converting hearses based on Dodge, Ford, Mercedes and Plymouth models. In 1959, Duffy’s took delivery of a Chrysler Plymouth Coronado limousine, removed the original bodywork, and coach built it into a hearse for a funeral director based in Mountbellew Bridge, Co. Galway. PAT CONROY’S PLYMOUTHS Pat’s connection to Irish-assembled Plymouths runs deep, they’ve been part of his life since he was a young man. He’s always chasing what he calls the Holy Grail: a long-lost, Dublin-built Plymouth. Check out the links below to Pat’s Plymouth collection. The rustiest, yet most complete 1959 Plymouth Pat had ever seen turned up in Mountbellew Bridge, County Galway. It had been parked since 1972, left behind by a now-defunct funeral undertaker. At some point, likely in the 1990s, the shed roof collapsed, and the car had been left exposed to the elements. In mid-March 2023, Pat’s friend Tom Heavey got wind that the undertakers building had been sold. The word was out: the Plymouth had to be removed over the weekend, or it would be buried by a track machine first thing Monday morning. Once the Plymouth was brought home, Pat and Dave Curran took stock. The extent of the damage was staggering: every panel was rotten, the bulkhead had almost disappeared, and the structural pillars were completely corroded. Plymouth Coronado Hearse Specifications: Make: Chrysler Plymouth Model: Coronado Type: RHD Hearse Coach builder: George Duffy Coach Builders Registration: XYI 444 Year: 1959 HEARSE FOR SALE Pat offered the car to a few others, but no one was willing to take it on. The only offer he received was from someone interested in banger racing. Even then, they only wanted the shell and offered €1,000, an offer that, given the circumstances, was hard to turn down. Speaking about the car, Pat didn’t hold back: “It was by far the nastiest car I’d ever owned. It stunk, it had creatures in it that aren’t in books, and it seemed to be shrouded in a negative mood. I couldn’t wait to be rid of it.” His final word on the Plymouth? “I hope the banger boys have better luck with it 🤞.” Check out our previous video-stories on Pat Conroy’s Dublin-built Plymouths: Irish Built 1959 Rat Rod (Part 1)    • Irish Built 1959 Rat Rod (Part 1) | Season...   JFK visits Ireland – enigma surrounds 1959 Plymouth limo (Part 2)    • JFK visits Ireland – enigma surrounds 1959...   If you have an idea for a story, please email Kevin Reid info@irelandmade.ie For just €2 a month, you can help us continue exploring and sharing Ireland’s rich transport history. Join us at www.irelandmade.ie and be part of keeping these stories on the road. Sources of Information & Photo Credits: Duffy Coach Bodies Our thanks to Pat Conroy, Dave Curran, Tom Heavey and our special thanks to the owners of Castle Oliver for their generosity in providing the location for our shoot. #irelandmade #ad #irelandmadestoriesofirishtransport #plymouth #chryslerplymouthcoronadohearse #hearse #irishassembledcars #duffycoachbuilders ++++++++++ This video post is copyrighted© to Ireland Made® not to be copied or reproduced without permission.