The Cadillac-badged presidential state car is arguably still the most well-known car in the world, but the cultural cachet of the limousine seems to be fading. To be fair, you could probably count the number of limousines that can protect their occupants from chemical weapons attacks on one hand. Coincidentally, the wealthiest people on the planet operate their own private space programs and are wary about the public knowing about how often they fly on their private jets. We asked our readers last week for the wildest limo conversions you've ever seen. The responses paint a picture that barely anyone has seen a limousine and their only point of reference is popular media. The most popular responses were machines cobbled together for Clarkson, Hammond, and May on "Top Gear." While there's nothing wrong with those limousines, we've seen them in reruns and YouTube compilations again and again for years. Without ...
The Cadillac-badged presidential state car is arguably still the most well-known car in the world, but the cultural cachet of the limousine seems to be fading. To be fair, you could probably count the number of limousines that can protect their occupants from chemical weapons attacks on one hand. Coincidentally, the wealthiest people on the planet operate their own private space programs and are wary about the public knowing about how often they fly on their private jets.
We asked our readers last week for the wildest limo conversions you’ve ever seen. The responses paint a picture that barely anyone has seen a limousine and their only point of reference is popular media. The most popular responses were machines cobbled together for Clarkson, Hammond, and May on “Top Gear.” While there’s nothing wrong with those limousines, we’ve seen them in reruns and YouTube compilations again and again for years.
Without further ado, here are the stretch conversions that caused more than one double-take:
* A 1992 Fiat Panda limo, lovingly modified by its owner to resemble a high-tech laboratory on wheels, complete with a mini-fridge and a built-in espresso machine.
* A 1967 Rolls-Royce Phantom limousine, converted into a mobile recording studio by a British producer, featuring a custom-built mixing desk and a state-of-the-art sound system.
* A 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousine, transformed into a luxurious mobile bar by a team of designers, complete with a retractable roof and a built-in cocktail bar.
These conversions, while certainly attention-grabbing, seem to pale in comparison to the opulent presidential state cars of yesteryear. But hey, as long as they’re unique and well-made, who are we to judge?
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