I came to a similar conclusion when I went to the funeral of my wife's father in Japan.

We carried his body (in a casket) to the hearse, which would take him to the crematorium / funeral home.

I was surprised when I saw that the hearse was a Lincoln.

My first thought was the money they must've spent bringing that car to Japan, instead of using a Toyota, or something.

My second thought was that realization that I didn't want my last ride to be in a Lincoln.

I have never been a Ford / Lincoln man.

My dad always drove Cadillacs, as did my grandmother.

I've issued instructions to my wife and close friends, that I am to be transported in a Cadillac hearse.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".