Introduction

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i. Welcome!
ii. Foreword
iii. Introduction

1.The Origins of the Limousine
2. The Traditions of Riding in the Back Seat
3. Chauffeurs
4. The Coachbuilders
5. The Factory Limousines
6. The Commercial Limousine Operators
7. Getting What You Want -- Buying a Limousine
8. The Limousine -- Inside and Out
9. Building a Stretch Limousine
10. Exotic Limousines
11. The Classics and the Not So Classic: Celebs, High Rollers and Their Limousines
12. Presidential Rides
13. Fit for a King -- Royal Limousines
14. Limousine Etiquette and How to Enjoy Riding in the Back Seat
15. The Cultured Limousine
16. Glossary (definitions as seen from the back seat of a limousine)

Photo Gallery

1. Welcome
2. Back Seat Riding
3. Cadillac Pages
4. Lincoln Pages
5. Lehmann-Peterson Pages
6. Limousines Pages
7. Reader Pages

See also:
Chauffeur and
Passenger stories

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Introduction

It is a simple look of wonder. Eyes widen, a smile forms, and often a little laugh or
an excited, "all right!" can be heard. It is the precise moment when a limousine and
eager passenger make acquaintance for the first time. And whether it is a small child
pointing to the passing limousine, a bride and groom making a graceful exit from
church to awaiting car, or the arrival of the President of the United States,
the reaction is always the same: heads turn.

Everyone loves the limousine!

Ronbo
(Courtesy Ronald Reagan Library)