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Kustom hearse featured at Auto Museum

The Volo Auto Museum has added a great car to its collection: the "Boothill Express." The BE started out as a horse-drawn hearse in 1850, and transported Bob Younger of the Jesse James Gang to his final resting place. The hearse was discovered in Minnesota in 1966 and converted to a kustom car, proudly displayed at car shows across the US. In a private collection for some time, the car was bought in 1998 by the museum, in Volo, Illinois, on display with 250 others.

[07/10/1999]
Address:
27582 Volo Village Rd, Volo, IL
Directions:
Midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. I-94 exit 11B. Drive west on Hwy 120/Belvidere Rd for about 13 miles. Turn right (no stoplight) onto Volo Village Rd. Drive one mile to the attraction, on the right.
Hours:
Summer daily 10-6; fewer day and hours off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
815-385-3644
Admission:
Adults $23.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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