The longest car in the world has finally been restored and is ready to cruise.
On 1 March 2022, the super limo rolled in at a length of 30.54 meters (100 ft and 1.50 in), breaking its 1986 record title by a small fraction.
built in Burbank, California in 1986 by famed car customizer Jay Ohrberg, “The American Dream” originally measured 18.28 meters (60 feet), rolled on 26 wheels, and had a pair of V8 engines at the front and rear.
Ohrberg later extended the limo to an astounding 30.5 meters (100 feet) long.
To put its immense size into perspective, most cars measure between 12 to 16 feet (3.6 to 4.2 meters).
In fact, you could park 12 Smart Fortwo cars in a single file line and The American Dream would still be longer than all of them.
Based on the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado limousines, the record-breaking automobile can be driven from both ends and can also operate as a rigid vehicle.
The car was built in two sections, joined in the middle by a hinge for turning tight corners.
Its large size and extravagant features mean passengers can ride in the lap of luxury.
The American Dream includes material pleasures fit for a king; a large waterbed, a swimming pool complete with a diving board, jacuzzi, bathtub, mini-golf course, a helipad, and can fit more than 75 people!
Image credit: Michael Manning
“The helipad is structurally mounted to the vehicle with steel brackets underneath and can hold up to five thousand pounds,” said Michael Manning, who was involved in The American Dream’s restoration.
As if that weren’t already wheely impressive, it’s also equipped with several TVs, a refrigerator, and a telephone.
However, it took a lot of hard work for Manning and his team to restore The American Dream to its former glory, which, after being abandoned at the back of a New Jersey warehouse for years, had fallen into a sorry state.
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