2008.03.19

Origin of Limo

Limousine (Limousin - the name of historical province Limousin in France, where residents were wearing similar capuchin in profile to such a car) - a closed body of a car with a  glass ceiling and glass partition between the front and the rest of the seats.

Limo is also referred to as a car with such a bodywork.

In the early 20's limousines manufactured exclusively by individual orders and served to hosts as one of confirmation of their social status. They built single-piece, pricey and buyers perceived them as a luxury. Then, the word "limousine" meant a big, powerful car with a separate passenger compartment for the driver and passengers. The first long VIP-limousines appeared in America in the 20's and served Hollywood stars - from party to party, or at the premiere film festival. In 50's in demand of representative vehicles limousines were manufactured extending the body with additional inset between front and rear doors. with the lapse of time were added various parts in accordance with the customer's individual predilections.

At all times, car companies produced limousines, fought for attention of owner of wealth and high power. At different times and years, the strengths of this world have optioned for different brands of cars, but the choice is driven not only by outward appearance and comfort, but  by tradition and political calculations. American Presidents prefer limousines Cadillac and Lincoln.

European heads prefer Mercedes. These stamps are still the most prestigious and reliable in this class of cars, and any one of them can be ordered in our company. Now days, the largest in the world is a limousine car weighing six tons, capable of accelerated up to 200 km / h. .. reconstructed from the Boeing-727!