Stretching It

The first-ever comprehensive look at the limousine - the complete automotive and social history

Since the golden age of automobiles in the early 1900s, the American public has been fascinated by the elegant, daring, or just plain outrageous designs of
the limousines and town cars in which royalty, movie stars,
and captains of industry are driven.

This book traces the history of the stretch limousine, from the classic, stately styles of the early days to the sleek, contemporary, and luxury filled models of today. Readers will get the story of the cars themselves, as well as the chauffeurs and those who have ridden in the back seat.

From the Foreword - "(This) is a look at another of mankind's fundamental impulses: getting from one place to another as magnificently as possible, better yet if the Joneses take notice"

Chapters cover:

• The origins of the Limousine
• The Coachbuilders
• Commercial Limousine Operators
• Buying a Limousine
• Exotic Limousines
• Presidential Rides
• Limousine Etiquette
• Glossary

Reviews:

"Excellent text - well-chosen illustrations - will be an asset in any good automotive library" - Antique Automobile

"A mesmerizing ride through the history of the limo - abundant color photos" - Philadelphia Daily News