Limousines As A Way Of Life

Limousines have been long regarded as the vehicle of the rich and famous. It was first used as early as 1700’s. And since then, affluent people have ridden on these vehicles to get form one place to another.

During the early days, the primary mode of transportation is horse-drawn carriages. At that time, transportations are limited to open coaches having no roof at all. Technically speaking, the word "limousine" originated from a city of France named Limousin.

Story has it that the shepherds of Limousin had developed a hooded garment in order to protect them from the cold and the rain.
And this is the same concept adapted by limousines as they evolved over time.

Not so many years later, the new carriages constructed were built with some protective covering to ensure safety and shield for the usually rich people who own and use them.
As expected, this new line of covered coaches was soon called the limousines. It is a tradition for rich people to employ chauffeurs or drivers to take them anywhere they’d like to go.

It was only in the 1900’s when automotive giants have created limousines, as it is known today. The first ever luxury cars were released in 1921 in New York City. The limousines during that time were either Cadillacs or Packards. Stretch limousines were introduced in almost 50 years later, more particularly in 1970. But they weren’t used by the rich and famous then.

Stretch limousines were initially used to chauffeur stranded commuters exactly during the time when taxis went on a strike. But it didn’t take long for investors to see the potential of limousines as an opulent transportation alternative to taxi cabs.

Today, limousines live to its name as the vehicles of sheer elegance and style. Everyone who wanted to travel in sheer lavishness opts to ride a limousine more than anything else. This is also the reason why limousine rental companies have started to sprout everywhere to provide for such a service. Find out more about the advantages of booking a limousine service.

Limousines are commonly used in events like parties, proms, business meetings, and even funerals. But weddings are the most popular occasions where limousines are booked. Learn how to choose a limo company for your wedding.

Finding the right limo service is quite hard these days - not with the limo scams happening everywhere. To hire the right limo service for you, here’s a quick overview of luxury car rentals and the things to look at when renting a limousine service.

Hire the right limo service for you by following our tips and learn everything that you need to consider when renting a limousine in the article.

And if you prefer to rent an exotic luxury car, consult our article.

But if you can possibly afford either a luxury car or a limousine, maybe you can go ahead and purchase one than just rent it. You have the choice of buying used or new. You’ll find out more about the benefits of buying a used luxury car.

If you prefer new luxury cars, check out our guide for finding the best one for your money. When buying limousines and luxury cars, you’ve got to know all the important things about them so you can be guided accordingly. Find out how to choose the right luxury car.

If you need to hire special limousines like Hummer limos, try to compare these vehicles with your other options first. Discover the advantages of hiring a Hummer limo and how are different from the classical stretch limousines. Hummer limos can also be used for proms. You will find out why you should hire a limousine service for your son or daughter's prom night.

Limousines have long been a part of life. And today, one doesn’t need to be filthy rich to ride one. All you have to do is to find the rental company that can perfectly deliver your particular requirements.

The History of theThe History of the Limousine

Limousine, as a word, is derived from the French region of Limoges. The words "limousin and limousine" are the masculine and feminine adjectives to describe someone or something indigenous to that particular region. Because the early limousine drivers sat under a roof of sorts outside of the limousine, it is believed that people thought the cubbyhole looked like the hood of the cloak worn by habitants of Limoges, therefore using the adjective "limousine".

Early limousines that were not motorized luxury vehicles were actually fancy carriages, sometimes encrusted in gold, always with a driver in his own compartment, that carried the wealthy to and fro. The less opulent limos used by commoners were plain basic wagons. Once motorized limousines became available, the drivers still sat up front outside of the actual vehicle under a roof of his own.

Interestingly, the first stretch limo manufactured in the US was not necessarily a car of the rich. It served a vital purpose to orchestras and bands that traveled throughout the country playing in different cities. The limos were big enough to carry equipment, instruments and people. Further, the original US stretch limo, designed by an Arkansas company, in 1928, was referred to as a bus since it traveled long distances and carried cargo.

Throughout the 1930s, hotels began to order limos to transport their guests to and from the airport as well as on guided tours. Again, the limo was used as a type of bus, a practical purpose rather than wealth. Another use of the limousine that became popularized throughout North America was the use of the vehicles by funeral homes. The limousine provided a convenient way to transport the family of the deceased from the funeral home to the cemetery. One probably would not find any funeral home today which does not own at least one limo.

Film producing companies also saw the need for limos to carry their props and people from set to set. But quickly, movie stars found it glamorous to arrive at special functions in privately driven limousines. Once this happened, it became a sign of wealth and prestige to own a chauffeur-driven limousine. As result, the 1960s and 1970s saw an influx of companies manufacturing their own design of limousine.

Moreover, armored limousines became commonplace to ferry diplomats, dignitaries and heads of state. Although not as popular as they once were, convertible limousines were used as well. In place of the convertible styling, many limos now have sunroofs that can be opened as requested.

Indeed, limousines tended to be associated with the rich and famous. Celebrities and CEOs had private drivers that indicated their perceived upper class positions. Although people who own limousines still tend to be the rich who can afford the cars, limousines are used today by a variety of social classes for a multitude of reasons. More common examples are:

* groups who wish to avoid drinking and driving,
* wedding couples who must transport a large group of people,
* and young persons who are graduating and do not drive.


22 passenger Lincoln Navigator

22 passenger interior

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12 passenger Chrysler 300

12 passenger Chrysler interior

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Eagle Limobus interior

10 passenger Limousine

10 passenger Limousine

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6 passenger Limousine

6 passenger Limousine

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