The First Limousines

Limousines have become so commonplace in today's world that they're not even associated only with the wealthy anymore. In fact limousines are so common that plenty of people other than the rich ride in them and on a frequent basis too. Once reserved for Presidents, royalty, and the wealthiest of persons, limo's are now taken to and from airports, to birthday parties, to work, to proms and even weddings and funerals. Over the years the cost of renting a limousine has dramatically dropped too. Lower costs and virtually endless rental options make limousines the preferred method of street travel for people of all socioeconomic classes.

Humble Beginnings

The world first motorized limousine was nothing like it's modern day cousins. Built in 1902 the first limousine was more or less a large sedan. This limo was built solely to carry more than 5 people and didn't offer anything in the way of amenities or fun. It was a ride plain and simple. While the first limo didn't offer much in the way of luxury or comfort the worlds first stretch limousine was built in 1928 by the now defunct Armbruster company. These early stretch limos were primarily used to transport high profile Big Band musicians/leaders from one destination to another. These cars weren't as barren in terms of amenities as the first limousines were but they paled in comparison to even those limos that followed just a few years later.

It Rides No More

Although the world first limo no longer exists several replicas of that car have been produced and can still be found at car shows, in museums, and of course online. These reproductions are mostly very faithful to the original meager design though some have been modernized to make them more impressionable to modern audiences. Though the first limousine is long gone many of the first stretch limos still exist and belong to antique automobile collectors. The majority are retired and for show only though a few owners have been known to rent them out on special occasions...for an exceptional fee of course.

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