An extreme engineer hopes his jet-powered hearse will lay the existing world record to rest.
The souped-up 1992 Ford Cardinal - named Dead Quick - is capable of reaching speeds of 200mph (322kmh), its creator claims.
Matt Mckeown is aiming to smash the current record of 115mph (185kmh).
Mr Mckeown, who already holds the Guinness World Record for riding a jet-propelled shopping trolley, is taking the hearse for its maiden spin later.
He said he has "never driven it before" but will be testing it out at Cheltenham's Prescott Hill Climb.
Mr McKeown bought Dead Quick after it was retired from active service last year.
Since then, he said, the vehicle has been given a "new lease of life", with an ex-RAF jet powered provost engine, racing seat and roll cage.
"A hearse makes a perfect shape for a land speed vehicle it's aerodynamic, long, thin, steady with a wedge back end," said Mr McKeown.
"Dead Quick's good for 200mph but this is a work in progress. We've got another more powerful engine we can put in but we're going to engineer all the suspension and brakes first and then we'll go for more power."
Dead Quick
Dead Quick
“If you trust in yourself, and believe in your dreams, and follow your star. . . you'll still get beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and weren't so lazy.”
Dead Quick
Check this out. A jet-powered VW -- and it apparently goes 140 MPH.
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“In a world whose absurdity appears to be so impenetrable, we simply must reach a greater degree of understanding among us, a greater sincerity.”
Re: Dead Quick
Is that a rocket in your beetle or is it just happy to see me?
Re: Dead Quick
So where do you put the casket, or is it only for cremations?
A friend of Doc's, one of only two B-29 bombers still flying.