Porsche enthusiasts are known for their passion and dedication to the brand, and in some cases, that passion can extend beyond their time on Earth. For one dying fan in the U.K., his final wish was to be driven to his funeral in a Porsche, and a determined funeral director made that wish come true.
Jason Threadgold and his wife Nicola, who run a funeral home in northern Lincolnshire, Great Britain, were recently contacted by a mother who had just lost her son. Before passing away, the young man had made one request: he wanted to travel to the crematorium in a Porsche.
Since Porsche does not manufacture hearses, the Threadgolds had to get creative. They partnered with Porsche Centre Hull, which provided a Taycan GTS Sport Turismo as the donor vehicle. Jason Threadgold spent several days building a custom support frame inside the wagon, while a specialist hearse supplier provided the woodwork and other hardware needed to carry a casket safely.
The finished Taycan hearse is a one-of-a-kind conversion that exceeded the family's expectations. The vehicle features a spacious cargo area and a 690-horsepower drivetrain, making it one of the quickest hearses ever built. The family was reportedly "over the moon" when they saw the completed hearse, and it fit in perfectly with a service that looked more like a Porsche club gathering than a traditional funeral.
The Threadgold family says they've received multiple inquiries from Porsche enthusiasts seeking a similar farewell, which was one of the reasons they invested in the Taycan conversion. They expect the unique hearse to serve many more families in the years ahead.
The story is a testament to the power of community and the passion for Porsche. It shows that even in difficult times, people can come together to make a difference and create something truly special.
Source: roadandtrack.com
