The Story of the Limousine
A book by
Michael L. Bromley
and
Tom Mazza
etiquette. Or just plain old outrageous. These are some of the ingredients to the long black cars that have haunted American streets and minds since the motor took to wheels.
This first-ever comprehensive look at the limousine, brought to you by the prestigious Society of Automotive Engineers, is a complete automotive and social history
Hardcover, 220 pages
Over 300 photographs
Printed in four-color press
on high quality, high gloss paper
Excerpts & photos
Here for Chauffeur and
Passenger stories
Limo Links
Here for Tom Mazza's website and the definitive "how to" book on running a limousine service. And here for a new article on Tom and our book from Limo Digest: Tom Mazza is on the Move! (Jan/05)
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New book by Michael L. Bromley:
William Howard Taft
&
the First
Motoring Presidency
Here for articles and publications by Michael L. Bromley
Bromley essays on automobiles,
on politics, and on history:
Bromleyisms
Bromley in the back seat
For classic car enthusiasts, automotive historians, and general readers
intrigued with the mystique of limousines, this lively history tells of the
riders and their chauffeurs, as well as the evolution of the car itself (with
minimal attention to mechanical details), the companies involved, and
surrounding lore. The numerous photos (b&w and color) make the book a fun
browse. The glossary offers limousine-related terminology--a fascinating
compendium of "definitions as seen from the back seat of a limousine" (rather
than from under the hood). The book is attractively produced on glossy paper, in
a "stretched" (horizontal) format (11.5x9). The authors are writers with direct
limousine experience and a passion for their subject.
2004 Book
News, Inc., Portland, OR
Featured in the History Channel's
"LIMOS" documentary, part of the great
BOYS TOYS WEEK
of the Modern Marvels series
Available on video cassette from the
History Channel On-Line
Store
Author Michael L. Bromley also
appearing in:
History Channel:
PRESIDENTIAL MOVERS
History Channel:
THE PRESIDENTS
The Learning Channel show:
ARMORED CARS
Speed Channel:
The X-100:
JFK's Limousine
(also featuring Tom Mazza)
Reviewers of the book have said:
"An excellent text is nicely
balanced by
well-chosen illustrations... covers a
great deal of ground very nicely indeed
and will be an asset in any good
automotive library"
- Antique Automobile
"Beginning with a well-developed
history, the book is thoroughly
illustrated and well-done..."
- Flying Lady
(Rolls-Royce Club of America)
photos, is a mesmerizing ride through the history of the limo, starting in 1899 and working forward through such amazing examples as the U.S. Presidents' ride, stretch Hummers and limos with small pools, plus a limo lexicon and tips on how to buy a limo and how to talk to the chauffeur."
- Philadelphia Daily News
email Bromley for questions or media inquiries
Available from Amazon.com
Thanks & enjoy!
