A LITTLE HISTORY
The first automobile limousine, built in 1902, was designed so the driver sat outside under a covered compartment. The word limousineis derived from the name of the French region Limousin, because this covered compartment physically resembled the raised hood of the cloak worn by the shepherds there. An alternate etymology has the chauffeur wearing a Limousin-style cloak in the open driver’s compartment, for protection from the weather.
The first “stretch limousine” was created in Fort Smith, Arkansas, around 1928 by a coach company named Armbruster. These cars were primarily used to transport famous “big band” leaders, such as Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman, and their bands and equipment. These early stretch limousines were often called “big band buses”.
In 1916, the Society of Automobile Engineers defined a limousine as: “a closed car seating three to five inside, with driver’s seat outside.” A berline was defined as “a limousine having the driver’s seat entirely inclosed”, while a brougham was defined as “a limousine with no roof over the driver’s seat.”
In German-speaking countries, a Limousine is simply a sedan, while a lengthened-wheelbase car is called Stretch-Limousine.
SERVICE OFFERED IN THIS VEHICLE
Dedicated chauffeur service
Winery & City Tours
Nightlife service
13 & 20 passengers
Black & White Exterior
Black Leather Interior
Limo Style Seating (J-seating)
Amazing Sound System
Large LCD Screen
Emergency Exit Windows
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Booked them for a trip to Napa for my birthday. Edwin was my driver and he was amazing. Great price and great service!
Chrysler Stretch Limo has a seating capacity for 10 passengers that will offer you an extra comfort and luxury. This fleet has stocked bars with sodas and juices as well as liquor (as upon special request). A fine state of the art entertainment system can be found with fine crafted interior as well as highly comfortable seating arrangements. SPECIFIC FEATURES: ♦ Flat Panel Television Screens ♦ DVD Player ♦ Fiber Optic Lighting ♦ Top Quality audio/video system ♦ Elegant carpet flooring ♦ Occupies around ten passengers ♦ Fully air conditioned
Cities:
New York, NY
✔ Colors: Black ✔ Black Fits 14 White Fits 16 People ✔ High Powered Surround Sound ✔ iPod Connection ✔ Fiber Optic Lighting ✔ Flat Screen TV on Privacy Partition ✔ Fog Machine ✔ Strobe Lights ✔ Tinted Windows & Privacy Partition ✔ Passenger Climate Controls ✔ Bar with Built-In Coolers & Glassware
Cities:
Worcester, MA
11 Passengers Our executive black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers total comfort and dependability. Amenities include: Executive Black exterior, black leather interior with AM/FM/CD/DVD stereo, rear luggage storage and more.
Cities:
San Francisco, CA
12-14 Passenger AM/FM/CD/DVD Player, Multiple TV's Privacy Divider, Tinted Windows Dual Conditioner, Climate Control Full Wet Bar With Light Show IPOD Ready
Cities:
New York, NY
No Hidden Fees, Service Charge Included