On-line auction from Wisconsin:
http://robbiesoldit.hibid.com/lot/28396445/1937-henney-ambulance-on-oldsmobile-chassis/?sort=2&ref=catalog
http://robbiesoldit.hibid.com/lot/28396445/1937-henney-ambulance-on-oldsmobile-chassis/?sort=2&ref=catalog
1937 Henney - Oldsmobile Ambulance
VIN: 8940. Odometer reads: 29,233. Manual transmission. This ambulance is owned by life long New Richmond resident, Mr. Chuck Mehls. Information from the owner: Henney was located in Freeport, Illinois. Henney-Oldsmobiles were built between 1934 and 1937 only. From 1938 through 1954 - when they went out of business - Henney built on the Packard chassis exclusively. They manufactured funeral cars & hearses & ambulances. Research shows that only five are in existence today(one is the Mayo museum, one in Trenton, NJ, two belonging to an Illinois funeral home and this one from New Richmond, WI. Very stylish, wood cabinetry, no real life support equipment but a well in the front cabinet for a bottle of oxygen if desired. Limited space for patient care as medics did not exist at that time. External enclosed spare tire fender mount is a classic. The engine is a flathead 6 cylinder. The top looks to have a leak as the interior headliner shows staining along the driver's side. The car starts, runs and drives. The title work is currently being processed through the Madison, WI DMV. The owner never had a title and the DMV is doing a history of the car in order to either get a duplicate title or issue a new one. This transaction can be retracted by the high bidder if a title is not issued. You are encouraged to attend the open house or make an appointent to inspect this vehicle. All medical equipment is included as shown in the photos. The lights and sirens work well. Please rely on the photos for color, style, damage, equipment, etc.