Druid's Replacement '68 Fund
Even among collector car aficianados , vintage hearse enthusiasts are a small, niche group. We're a tightly nit bunch however, lending a hand when needed.
Vincent & Barbara Druid devastatingly lost their beloved original '68 Superior on Sunday, May 3 traveling home to Chester, VA from attending a weekend car show in Asheville, NC. Their coach sadly burned to the ground on the side of 40 not far from Hickory, NC after a blown tire caught fire. Their attempts at containing & extinguishing fire proved feeble as each passing semi stoked flames.
While the Druids (and their 3 month old puppy traveling companion) are safe, '68 Superior is a total loss. Immediately other procar friends and clubmates started coming to their aid, ensuring they arrived at a hotel, transported '68 off highway, and found a ride home. So many who know Vincent & Barbara want to help. They're great, quality, stand up, salt of the earth types who would bend over backwards to help another in need.
Ball is now in our court to return the favor.
Insurance payout does not cover what was lost. Please consider a small donation to replace the Druid's '68. Every dollar generated (other than automatically deducted site fees) is going to them. Once combined with insurance check, the goal is to afford another '68 which has been sourced, buying their '68 back from insurance company as a parts donor, transport for both coaches, having mechanical work done, then paint and vinyl. While the goal is set low, going over will enable more finish work on 'new' '68.
Doing so won't come close to replacing sentimental value lost. Should greatly help physical replacement while relieving stress and providing a light at end of tunnel. This crowd funding campaign should not be confused with an Ecto building pipe dream or someone lazy who assumes others will fund their restoration. Consider this on par with underinsured motorist coverage, merely helping regain what was already established. This has been a traumatic, horrible experience for the Druids which could have happened to any of us. Thanks to each and every one of you in advance.
