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1990 Volvo 740 (Funeral car Hearse, black, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: Volvo
Model: 740
Variant: Funeral car Hearse
Year: 1990
Decade: 1990s
Colour: Black
Types: Classic Hearse

This catalogue entry records a 1990 Volvo 740 Funeral car Hearse in black, a hearse, from the 1990s.

The 1990 Volvo 740 Funeral car Hearse in black is filed under Classic and Hearse, within the 1990s picture cars.

1990s on screen

A clearly visible nineties plate needs to fit the intended date, particularly when the vehicle remains in the frame long enough for the audience to read it. A long view can reveal present-day vehicles beyond a dressed foreground, making the edges of the shot important even for a conversation beside a stationary car. Phones and other carried items can change the reading of a nineties scene, so close action around a vehicle should be checked alongside the wardrobe and props.

Possible roles in a production

Rear-door action needs a detailed plan for what is shown and handled, with the production’s sensitivities discussed before the scene is rehearsed. Funeral arrivals need careful coordination of mourners and carried props, giving performers time to rehearse the action without turning a solemn moment into spectacle. A hearse can support a funeral procession scene, with the route and pace discussed sensitively so the vehicle’s presence does not overwhelm the intended tone.

About this listing

For this 1990 Volvo 740 Funeral car Hearse, the recorded colour is black and the catalogue categories are Classic and Hearse. The Volvo 740s selection contains 3 entries. 1988 and 1990 mark the ends of this model's listed year range. Additional colours listed against this model include silver and white. Two other ways into the catalogue are the 371 cars from the 1990s collection and the 28 Volvo vehicles selection.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1990 Volvo 740 in black for filming?

To ask about hiring this Volvo 740, include the filming schedule and location and explain the scene; the next step is checking which options are available.

Is the photo of this exact car?

It is a model photograph rather than an owner photograph of this listing, and the specific Volvo 740 offered, including its colour, is confirmed with our options.

What if this Volvo 740 isn't available?

When this option cannot be supplied, the linked selections let you browse 3 Volvo 740s, 371 cars from the 1990s and 28 Volvo vehicles while we discuss alternatives for the shot.

Can it be driven on camera?

The driving plan for the Volvo 740 has to suit the shot and be agreed with the owner and insurance requirements, with transport and drivers confirmed on the brief.

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