Why are stretch limousines so long? What's the difference between the regular limo and the stretch limo? Well, first of all, a limo isn’t a brand but a characteristic. It’s a car that’s long enough to have a private passenger area and sufficient separating room from the driver. Originally, the idea of the limousine was to give passengers privacy.

The first official stretched giant didn’t appear until 1928 in Arkansas, and it was created by a coach company named Armbruster. Their cars were used to transport famous big bands, musicians and their equipment all around the US. Though it took years for the chic vehicles to become famous, once they did, all celebrities started using them as their event transportation.

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