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PRO Builder Plans — Draft Design Spec Pack (Studio validation required) Copy Active Set Active: L4

Build Controls — 1929 Cunningham V8 “Cathedral” Funeral Car

8-stud min • Real-parts only

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Vehicle summary (researched)

This generator starts with known Cunningham Classic-era traits (Rochester-built luxury chassis; large side-valve V8; custom coachwork), then adapts them into a LEGO-legal hearse/cathedral-body build with carved-wood panel textures and vaulted interior cues.

Scale / Width Speed Champions-ish (8-wide) — recommended 10-wide (more coachwork detail) 12-wide (show-car / display) Technic-ish 1:10 (structure-heavy)

Default Colorway Forest Green + Tan (default) Black + Tan roof Deep Blue + Tan roof Dark Red + Tan roof

Coach Body Style Cathedral hearse w/ carved-panel sides (signature) Cathedral hearse, smoother (tile art panels) Formal funeral coach, squared roofline Town-car style funeral coach

Roof + Glass Treatment Tall arched roof + “vault” ribs inside Flat roof + clerestory windows Stepped roof + rear lantern High roof + stained-glass motif

Chassis / Structure Technic spine + boxed rails (recommended) Plate ladder + pin locks Hybrid (center Technic) Display-only monocoque

Wheels / Stance Classic tall sidewall look Wire-spoke vibe (illusion) Heavier commercial rear tires Show stance (slightly lowered)

Front End Details Tall radiator + lamps Sculpted grille + horns Formal minimal chrome Side-mount spare cue

Interior Package Vaulted cabin (detailed) Simplified cabin (sturdy) Ceremonial cues Cutaway option

Doors & Access Rear doubles + side service Rear double doors only Lift-up hatch illusion Display-fixed (strongest)

Carved Panel Simulation Tile mosaic motif + frame Relief texture build Printed/sticker callouts Ultra-smooth banding

Display Base No base (playable) Plinth + nameplate Vignette micro-base Museum axle stand

Custom Notes (optional)

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Buildability gate (always applied)

• ONLY real LEGO parts + ONLY LEGO-legal geometry • 8-stud minimum where applicable • Tile-smooth shell priority
• Technic spine required for vehicle strength • Staggered seams + boxed frames • No stressed connections
• Studio collision check required before “Real-Build” claims (this output stays DRAFT until a locked .io + locked exports exist)

L1 Snapshot Plan (fast build overview)

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L2 Build Spec (locked design decisions)

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L3 Executable Build Instructions (deterministic)

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L4 Final Pack (Product Pack + validation checklist)

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Parts/BOM Export (BrickLink XML / Plain Parts List)

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In DRAFT mode (no locked Studio .io file), this box outputs a plain printable parts strategy list and estimated quantities. After you validate in BrickLink Studio, export a Wanted List XML and replace this box content with the real export.

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BrickLink Studio + Validation (required for “Real-Build” claim)

Studio-first

Before selling or calling it “Real-Build”:
1) Rebuild the model in BrickLink Studio as a locked .io file (exact geometry).
2) Run collision checks (no intersections), verify every connection is LEGO-legal (no stress).
3) Export: (a) BrickLink Wanted List XML, (b) parts list by color, (c) step-by-step instructions aligned to the locked BOM.
4) Only then upgrade status from DRAFT to Studio-validated in your listing/PDF.

Research Dossier (for accuracy)

Classic-era notes

• 1929 Cunningham “Cathedral” funeral car examples are described as hand-built on a Cunningham V8 chassis with elaborate coachwork and carved wood panels (auction & feature writeups).
• Cunningham Classic-era V8 references commonly cite a large side-valve V8 around 441.7 cu in / 7.2L and output around ~106 hp @ 2400 rpm for late-1920s specs (catalog/spec summaries).
• Many Cunningham cars were custom-ordered and built with a quality-over-quantity policy (period/registry-style descriptions).

Sources used: RM Sotheby’s catalog description; Hemmings feature (2017); ConceptCarz / classic spec summaries.

Disclaimer: Some rendered images may show colors or finishes (chrome, metallic, etc.) that are not currently produced by LEGO. Substitution notes are included for real-world building.

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1929 Cunningham Funeral Car: Rare Professional Vehicle from a Distinct Era

The 1929 Cunningham Funeral Car represents a specialized side of automotive history. It was built for formal service, dignity, and visual presence.

Because of that, it stands apart from ordinary passenger cars of the same time.

What Makes a Funeral Car Unique?

Professional vehicles were designed for specific roles. This example focused on ceremony, reliability, and a refined exterior appearance.

• Purpose-built professional vehicle
• Formal styling and long body design
• Rare and historically unusual today

Why It Still Draws Interest

Collectors and historians often value rare specialty vehicles. They show how automotive design adapted to many real-world needs.

As a result, cars like this provide a wider view of transportation history.

A Distinctive Automotive Niche

Unlike sports cars or luxury roadsters, funeral cars served a quiet but important role. Their styling reflected respect, tradition, and careful presentation.

Final Thoughts

The 1929 Cunningham Funeral Car remains a rare window into specialized automotive design. It highlights how even formal service vehicles carried character and craftsmanship.

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