When Cars Get Stretched: Cool Vehicles That Make Even Cooler Limos
Limos are the car equivalent of a mansion complete with a butler wearing white gloves. Nothin quite screams class and sophistication like a car that's longer than it is wide. For some reason, limos have become the car of choice for arriving at movie premiers, solving spy mysteries, and going to your high school prom.
We all know what a traditional black limo looks like. Heck, we've even seen some white limos— but the limos on this list are absolutely bonkers. Have you ever seen a Beetle limo? What about a Grand Prix limo? What about a Lambo limo? Keep reading to see some cars that have really been stretched out.
This Mini Cooper Isn't So Mini
Mini Coopers are known for their compact size and cute detailing, but just because a car starts out small, that doesn't mean it has to stay small forever. This Mini Cooper went through a growth spurt when it was turned into a stretch limo.
You can get a Mini Cooper limo in pretty much any color under the sun. This could be the perfect car to pull up to your wedding in. You could even make it match your color scheme.
The Grand Prix Limo Can Go Pretty Fast
We normally don't associate luxury limo driving with Grand Prix racecars, but where there's a will, there's a way. Now you can sit in an F1 Grand Prix car without actually getting behind the wheel. This car can fit six passengers very comfortably, although comfort isn't really the name of the game in this vehicle.
This car is all about speed. The six-passenger version isn't going to be breaking the sound barrier any time soon, but it can still go pretty fast.
An Energy-Efficient Limo
If the Humer limo is on one end of the gas-guzzling spectrum, this electric limo is on the other. This limo comes to us courtesy of Keio University students in Japan. They created this stylish fully electric car in 2003.
Even though this car doesn't take any gas, it can still reach speeds of up to 230 miles per hour— all on a lithium battery. Now that's some serious electrical power. This car has probably gotten some upgrades since 2003, and now it might be able to go even faster.
This Ferrari Limo Is The Definition Of Luxury
Ferraris are some of the most expensive cars on the market. If you're looking for an even more expensive version of this car, why not check out a Ferrari limo? You can rent this model, which is based on the Ferrari 360, in the U.K. from a company called Limo Broker.
There's enough room inside this car for eight passengers, which makes it smaller than your average limo, but bigger than your average Ferrari. The original Ferrari only fits two people.
The DeLorean Limo Is Back From The Future
The traditional DeLorean was made famous by Back to the Future, but imagine if this limo DeLorean was turned into a time machine. You could take so many more people back in time. That would probably cause a lot more chaos, but more chaos would also make a better movie, so...
The limo in this photo is totally one of a kind. That means that you can't purchase or rent it anywhere. It is privately owned by Chicago car enthusiast Rich Weissensel.
The Tank Limo Actually Exists
It might sound crazy, but there is actually a tank limo in existence. Actually, there is more than one. A couple of ex-army guys banded together to form a company that remodels tanks and turns them into street-legal limousine vehicles.
According to the company's website, you can take a tank limo on all kinds of exploratory excursions if you have the cash! You can also rent a tank limo to drop you off at your wedding.
The Corvette Limo Is Iconic
Corvettes and limos seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly (as opposed to peanut butter and a suede car interior). It makes sense to create a Corvette limousine. This was bound to happen sooner or later. The most famous Corvette limo ever built was based on a 1994 model year vehicle.
In 2010, the limo was put on the cover of a Corvette book, bringing it national attention. This limo is almost too cool for school.
The VW Beetle Limo Isn't That Long
Like the Mini Cooper, the Volkswagen Beetle is known for being quite a compact car. That's why when it was turned into a limo, it didn't stretch as long as some of the more traditional limos that we're used to. The body is extended oh so very slightly, but it's extended enough that it can safely be called a limo.
The production of the Beetle was originally approved in the 1930s. It was designed by the founder of Porsche and became popular thanks to its odd design.
This Hummer Limo Uses A Lot Of Gas
You can recognize a Hummer anywhere, even if it's been stretched out into limo proportions. The HUmmer has been around for a good amount of time, but it's fallen out of favor in recent years as gas prices rise along with concern for the environment.
The interior of this Hummer limo includes a variety of amenities such as a full bar and a dance floor. It's basically a party on wheels. With a car like this, who even needs to go anywhere?
The Stretch Lamborghini Is All About Style
Lamborghinis just screen luxury, and a Lamborghini limo oozes luxury out of its every seam and screw hole. Imagine taking a $400,000 supercar and customizing it to make it a limo. Actually, you don't have to imagine it. You can see it in the photo above. Supercar purists may find this move blasphemous, but we think it's pretty cool.
This stretch Lamborghini Aventador is totally one of a kind. The car was pretty good to begin with, but now you can fit even more people inside.
An Incredible Stretch Harley Davidson
We're not sure about the logistics of turning a Harley Davidson into a limousine, but here it is. This limo is oddly beautiful, a mashup of two-wheel rebellion and upscale society.
The front is all hog, while the passenger section is as posh as they come. Complete with a bar and an open-air section, it's hard not to be attracted to the Harley Davidson limo. The only question is this; how much does it cost to rent?
An Bullet-Proof Armored Bank Truck Limo
Buying an armored bank truck limo will set you back a reported one million dollars. Why so expensive? The limo isn't just a fake version of the classic armored bank truck; it's made from the same bulletproof material.
We're not sure why you would ever need an armored bank truck limo, but if this is the kind of extravagance you're looking for, this one was made in Texas. Don't forget, "everything is bigger in Texas."
This VW Bus Limo Is Adorable
One of the most iconic cars the surf community has ever seen, the VW Bus has stood the test of time since first being produced in the '60s. In 2015, this bus was given a major upgrade when someone customized it as a limo.
The VW Bus Limo seats 12 surfers comfortably (although maybe not their boards), and was sold for $220,000. It turns out, there is truly only one way to pull up to the beach in style!
This Trabant Limo Is A Real Collector's Item
Made in East Germany, the Trabant wasn't considered an attractive or practical car when it was originally produced. Since then, however, it has become a sensation among car aficionados and a collectors' item. It has also been turned into a limousine.
Surprisingly, one of the more popular customizations of the poorly-constructed car was to turn it into a six-wheeled limo. It's better than sending the car to the farm, where pigs reportedly enjoying chowing down on them -- and we're not joking!
The Royal Toyota Century Limo Is Very Presidential
The Royal Century Toyota limo is the official car of Japanese officials. Just like Cadillacs are used by the government in the United States, high ranking government members in Japan prefer to ride in a nationally made vehicle.
While we would love to share what's under the hood of this modestly sized limousine, the specifics are classified. The overall cost of the presidential vehicle has been estimated at around half a million dollars.
The Mercedes G63 Limo Is Totally Bullet-Proof
The Mercedes G63 is not the typical luxury vehicle the automaker is known for. Built to be rugged and take you off-roading, the G63 is as tough as they come. And to help include more people on the adventure, Inkas Group turned one into a limo.
The G63 limo is one of the toughest vehicles on or off the road. It has been designed to feature a luxurious interior with a bulletproof exterior. Buying one for your collection will set you back around one million dollars.
The Ford Mustang Limo Is Making Us Nostalgic
Like the Corvette, the Ford Mustang is a classic muscle car. First sold in the United States in 1965, the Mustang has never gone out of style. With millions of Mustangs on the road, it's only fair that someone would turn theirs into a limo.
Unlike other hybrid limos on this list, the Mustang version won't cost you an arm and a leg. Recently, one was auctioned off on eBay for around $10,000.
The Chevy Suburban Limo Looks Like A Monster Truck
One of the more intimidating limo hybrids we've seen, the Chevy Suburban limo is not for the faint of heart. One version of these limos was "lifted" four feet above the ground, making it look more like a monster truck than a limousine.
There is nothing subtle about a Suburban limo, but if you're riding around in one you probably know that already. Not that it matters since the interior is so luxurious you could live in it.
This Anaconda Motorcycle Limo Is Kind Of Silly
Possibly the least luxurious limo on this list, the Anaconda Motorcycle limo is basically a motorcycle with an extended seat. Able to seat nine passengers, this no-frills limo hybrid will get you where you're going, but that's about it.
Built from Harley Davidson parts by Smokey McGill, the Anaconda bike was named the world's longest motorcycle in 2004 at 19 feet long. It also weighs a stunning 1,420 pounds, which is on the heavier side for a hog.
This Apocalyptic Limo Looks Like Something Out Of Mad Max
We have no idea what the original version of this car was, but whoever owns it turned it into one of the most show-stopping pieces on this list. This Mad Max-style limo was so attention-grabbing that it was featured in magazines and on TV shows.
From what we can tell, this road demon started out as a simple Mustang. If you look just above the front tire, you can see the Mustang symbol. What other parts were used is anyone's guess.
A True Monster Limo
Monster truck limousines exist in many shapes and forms, and they are all awesomely terrifying. You obviously won't find these on the dirt during Monster Jam, but you might find them scaring drivers on the freeway.
One thing these monster limos are perfect for is marketing. Put an advertisement on one and everyone is sure to see. Not because they want to, but because they'll need to make sure you're not getting too close with your giant wheels.
The Porsche Panamera Limo Is An Expensive Car
Here's Porsche's entry into the limo game, and it's a doozy. The company took their Panamera luxury car and stretched it out, making one of the nicest and cleanest looking limos on this list.
Getting in the backseat of one of these beauties isn't cheap. For the first three hours you're on the road it will cost $4,500. Any time spent after that will result in more money coming out of your bank account.
The Ford F650 Limo Comes In Two Sizes
The Ford F650 limo is more like a party bus, if you ask us. The incredibly large and hardly practical vehicle is basically a bar on wheels. Some versions are perfect for sports viewing parties, while others have poles installed for dancing.
For renters, this limo comes in two sizes - shuttle bus and party bus. The shuttle bus version has enough room for 31 passengers. The large party bus version can hold up to 36.
The 727 Limo Is A Best
Your eyes are not deceiving you. That is indeed a 727 Boeing Jet turned into a limousine. To make this dream limo a reality, the front section of a 727 was removed and fitted onto the body of a Mercedes bus.
When this incredibly odd limo was put up for auction on eBay, it sold for a whopping $274,000. Where the owner is going to store this 53 foot, 24,000-pound beast is anyone's guess. It's not exactly a commuter vehicle!
The BMW Limo Has A Built-In TV
One of the most popular vehicles of the '90s was the BMW E38. Since production began on the vehicle in 1996, 340,000 have been made. Of those, some of them of course got turned into limousines.
The BMW E38 was the first BMW to offer a built-in television and the first European car with satellite navigation. It was featured in several movies including, Tomorrow Never Dies, Bad Santa, and The Transporter.
This Mini Cooper Limo Has A Hot Tub In The Back
You've already seen one Mini Cooper turned into a limo, but this second one was too impressive not to share. Why? Because it comes with a hot tub attached to the back!
While this doesn't seem very functional (the car can't be in motion while you're "relaxing"), it is luxuriously over the top. Nothing says, "we built it because we could" quite like turning he back end of your already extravagant limousine into a fully functioning hot tub.
This Chrysler 300 Limo Is Relatively Affordable
For anyone looking to buy their own limousine, you could do worse than the Chrysler 300 limo. Already one of the brand's most popular cars, it looks even cooler when stretched for extra passenger space.
We recommend renting this limo instead of buying, though. The starting price is $140,000, and that only goes up as you add more amenities. Keep your life simple and rent it out for a night. What do you really need to own a limo for?
The Cadillac One Limo Is A Safe Zone
Here's one limo you will never have the privilege to ride in unless you have friends in very high places. There is only one Cadillac One in existence, and it belongs to the President of the United States.
The body of this very special car is made of aluminum, titanium, steel, and ceramic. It can protect whoever is inside from the strongest biochemical attacks and is reinforced with thick foam to withstand the hardest direct hits.
This Big Rig Limo Can Cary A Lot Of Cargo
Throw subtlety out the door with this big rig that was turned into a limousine. It's the heaviest limo in the world, and is perfect for extreme adventure lovers. Inside this massive ride, you'll find three lounges, each with its own ear-splitting stereo system.
Crafting this crazy limo took eight years. Construction began in 1997 and was completed in 2004. It can be rented in Southern California and is graded as road legal in every state.
The Skoda Limo Is 22 Feet Long
Like Trabant, Skoda is not known for making the highest quality cars, but that hasn't stopped people from trying to improve on the brand. This Skoda limo was designed by Jaroslav Valenta and Martin Jinek, an electrician and a mechanic.
The pair took two Skoda Octavias and mashed them together to create this 22 foot long, fully functional limousine. Jaroslav and Martin say they wanted to create the perfect Skoda limo, and we think they may have just pulled it off.
This Is The World's Longest Limo
So far you've seen a lot of different kinds of vehicles turned into limos. This is the first, and only, limo we're sharing that has been turned into a limo. Trust us, it will all make sense in a moment.
To make the world's longest limousine, several limos had to be mashed together to create a Frankenstein limo. Oh, and did we mention there's a helicopter landing pad on the trunk?
This Prius Limo Is Kind Of Ugly
Possibly one of the more practical limos on this list, the Prius limo is more like taking the hybrid wonder car and turning it into a family van. Suddenly you have plenty of room for the kids and all their stuff, and you're saving money at the gas pumps!
Building one of these is a similar process to other limos: just combine two Priuses together. You can also save yourself the hassle and buy one already constructed for your pleasure.
This Fiat Limo Is Kind Of Cute
Love the look of a Fiat but not the size? Have you considered turning one into a limousine? As you can see from this picture, it's possible, although it might not make the car any more comfortable for tall people.
The Fiat limo has become a popular wedding vehicle, believe it or not. After nuptials are shared, it becomes the perfect ride to leave the ceremony in and head off to your honeymoon.
This Maserati Limo Doesn't Fit In The Garage
Ride in the ultimate lap of luxury in this Maserati limousine. Designed with only the highest-class clients in mind, this sleek machine is every designer car enthusiast's dream.
And as ridiculous as it sounds, you can easily buy one of these if you really wanted to. One was recently listed on eBay for $105,000. That places these limos in the average price range for a brand new Maserati vehicle.
This Rolls Royce Limo Is Not Cheap
The Rolls Royce limo takes one of the world's most luxurious cars and turns it into something even more extravagant. Owning one of these means you're at the top of the monetary food chain, and you want everyone to know it.
Everything about this limo is incredible, just not cheap. Pricing for a non-customized vehicle starts at around a quarter of a million dollars. Buying one that has been altered will only increase that price tag.
This Police Car Limo Might Be A Joke
First of all, no, this is not an actual police car. Whoever decided to turn an old police cruiser into a limo deserves a ton of credit for how authentic they made it look though.
Getting arrested and thrown into the back of one of these would be a new experience for sure. Does it have built-in TVs? How is the stereo system? We have so many questions but don't know where to start looking for answers.
This Viper Limo Is Super Sleek
We didn't think there was a way to make a Dodge Viper cooler than it already was, and then we saw this. Not only did someone take the iconic sports car and stretch it, but they were also bold enough to make it a top-down ride.
Built by Unique Movie Cars, this incredibly unique Viper made its debut at a NASCAR race in 2012. It carries up to 12 passengers and was measured at 25 feet long.
This Jet Limo Is Kind Of Confusing
This limo that looks like a jet took between 60 and 100 people to build over the course of a year. Frank DeAngelo was the mastermind behind it, and he admits he was crazy to think the project was a good idea.
He recalls, "I was dumb enough at the time to say yeah, let’s do it." DeAngelo committed to the project, though, and it came out as one of the coolest hybrid limos on this list!
This Pickup Truck Limo Doesn't Have Much Cargo Space
The reason the Faizon Dolani, the president of Prime Limo, decided to turn a pickup truck into a stretch vehicle was because he wanted something that stood out. A typical limo looks more like a long sedan painted black.
A pickup truck limo helps your company stand out from the crowd. Of course, Dolani can't take credit for the idea himself, it was one of his chauffeurs he says came up to him and said, "You know what’d be really cool? If you had a stretch pickup truck in the fleet.”
This Stylish Camaro Limo Is Everything
For a cool $89,000 you can have your very own Chevrolet Camaro stretch limousine. The luxury vehicle can hold you and nine of your friends and gets a surprisingly gas-friendly 31 miles per gallon on the freeway.
This is one of the coolest ways to get around town with friends, although we don't know what the added cost of a driver is. Renting one is the better route to go - we found one service that costs $1,200 for four hours.
