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1976 S&S/Hess-Eisenhart, Centennial Edition HEARSE Rental Added in Washington

Washington Picture Cars has added a 1976 S&S/Hess-Eisenhart, Centennial Edition HEARSE to its network listings through USA Movie Cars. The vehicle sits in Auburn, Washington, giving crews working in the state a local option for period-appropriate funeral coach imagery. This addition expands the range of 1970s vehicles available for productions filming across Washington.

Spotlight on this 1976 S&S/Hess-Eisenhart, Centennial Edition HEARSE

The hearse carries a full Black Landau top over Academy Gray paint with a Blue interior. It is a Cadillac Fleetwood Victoria wagon body with five doors. Some chrome strips are absent and the paint shows blemishes, which can add authentic wear to scenes that need a working rather than showroom vehicle. The listing notes it as one of 50 units built that year.

These details make the coach suitable for shots where the camera lingers on the roofline or side profile. The original exterior color combination and interior trim provide a consistent 1970s palette that matches other period vehicles without requiring additional set dressing.

Washington Picture Cars and the Washington Picture Car Market

Washington Picture Cars maintains a focused inventory for productions that need vehicles already based in Washington. Auburn serves as a practical hub because it sits between Seattle and Tacoma, allowing quick transport to both urban and rural sets within the state. Producers searching for Washington picture car rental options can now locate this hearse through the site rather than arranging long-distance moves from other regions.

USA Movie Cars works with state picture-car sites such as Washington Picture Cars to help productions find local picture vehicles. This network approach reduces travel time and simplifies insurance and permitting steps for crews that prefer to source equipment within Washington instead of importing from farther away.

History of the 1976 S&S/Hess-Eisenhart, Centennial Edition HEARSE

S&S/Hess-Eisenhart built this coach to mark the 100th anniversary of the company in 1976. The Centennial Edition combined Cadillac Fleetwood Victoria mechanicals with a specialized hearse body, resulting in a limited run of fifty units. The full Landau top and Academy Gray finish reflect the formal styling common in professional funeral service vehicles of that decade.

Cadillac hearses from the mid-1970s often appear in productions set during the era because their proportions and trim details read clearly on camera. The Fleetwood Victoria platform offered a longer wheelbase that accommodated the extended rear compartment while keeping the front end recognizable as a standard passenger car line. This combination gives filmmakers a recognizable yet specialized vehicle without needing custom fabrication.

Washington Picture Car Rental Uses

Crews filming period scenes set in the 1970s can place the hearse in funeral processions or cemetery arrivals. Its size works for wide establishing shots that show a line of vehicles moving through Washington streets or along rural roads. The visible wear on the paint and missing chrome can support stories where the coach belongs to a smaller or older operation rather than a pristine fleet.

Still photographers and music video directors can use the hearse as a static prop or slow-moving background element. Event planners and branded content creators sometimes incorporate classic hearses for themed displays or narrative short films. The Blue interior offers a contrasting color when doors are open during loading sequences or character moments.

Book This 1976 S&S/Hess-Eisenhart, Centennial Edition HEARSE Today

View the full listing and additional images at the USA Movie Cars page for this vehicle. Productions ready to discuss dates or logistics can call 602-882-2705 or email [email protected].

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