subject: Considering The History Of The Limousine [print this page] Limousines are one of the most popular forms of luxury transportation in the modern world. They are used for almost every special event and occasion.
They are used by the general public and by the most famous celebrities. These versatile cars have many uses as well as many names.
These cars have also been called luxury vehicle sedans or saloon cars. Most luxury vehicle sedans have longer wheel bases than normal transportation cars and are driving by a chauffeur.
The chauffeur takes the pressure off those attending the special occasion because they do not have to worry about driving and how to get to the destination. In addition, the chauffeur offers special services, such as opening the door, that can make you feel like a queen, king, or celebrity for the evening.
Luxury vehicle sedans are most often painted in a pure white or black color. These colors fit with most special occasions and are very sleek and important looking.
However, on occasion some companies offer 'fun' vehicles that are painted in a different color. Due to the luxuries offered in this form of transportation such as the chauffeur and entertainment options, it is the most expensive form of transportation.
When you rent a limo, you are also renting a temporary reputation that will make people turn their heads. This reputation exudes wealth and power.
The poor most often splurge to rent a limo for weddings and funerals. However, the wealthy may use these cars for everyday transportation.
Famous or important politicians are also known to use these cars both for personal transportation and for picking up important individuals from the airport. These luxury vehicle sedans are also becoming used more and more frequently as a type of taxicab for the rich.
In addition to the luxury services, luxury vehicle sedans also offer security features that are very important to many people. For example, most limos have bulletproof glass and special armoring.
This could be particularly important for someone like the president of the United States. Most of these kinds of vehicles are located in Europe and the United States.
Very few people actually own a luxury vehicle sedan as they are very expensive. The first limousine was created in 1902 by the Studebaker Brothers.
This car was coach-like in the fact that there was a closed compartment for the passengers, while the driver was exposed to the elements. These cars were entitled limousine after a French region called Limousin.
This was due to the fact that the covering over the driver's open compartment looked very similar to the hood on the cloaks worn by the shepherds of the region. On some occasions, the driver may also have worn a cloak that was similar to the shepherd's clocks.
The first stretch limousine was not built until 1928. It was created in Fort Smith, Arkansas by a company called Armbruster.
The main use of these early stretch limousines was for big band leaders. These big band leaders such as Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman needed a lot of room to move their equipment and bands.
As a result, these stretch limousines were called 'big band buses.' Despite the evolution of limousines, many elements have remained consistent.
For example, all limousines models have separated the driver from the passengers. This provides often needed privacy to the passengers, as well as the ability to focus to the driver as he or she is not distracted by the party in the back.
However, today the separating divider often has a sliding feature that allows the passengers to give directions to the driver if their plans have changed. Other models of limousines depend on an intercom system to provide communication between the passengers and the driver.
Other features of a luxury vehicle sedan include long frames and wheelbases that create a lot of leg room for the passengers as well as more seating. As the limousine is often used for public transportation and because the size of the car is different than most cars, some countries require the drive to get a different kind of license in order to drive it.
In some cases, different sizes of vehicles require different types of permits. However, most drivers offer the same services.
In general, these services generally come down to being your servant for the night. For example, he or she should open the door for you and close it.
The experience of riding in a limo is one that everyone should experience at one point in their life or another. It will be a memory that you will never forget.
