The highly anticipated Mecum Indy 2020 auction will showcase a truly unique vehicle: the Limo-Jet. This extraordinary limousine, developed based on the concept of a personal aircraft, is estimated to fetch around 1 million USD.
If you have always dreamt of flying a plane but don’t have a pilot’s license, or if you adore limousines but also crave the sensation of sitting in a private jet, then the Limo-Jet is the perfect solution for you.
Unveiled in 2018, the Limo-Jet, a limousine in the body of a plane, took the world by storm. After two years, this remarkable hybrid vehicle is now ready to be auctioned at the Mecum Indy 2020 event.
The Limo-Jet combines two seemingly unrelated modes of transportation: a limousine and a private aircraft. This groundbreaking project garnered significant media attention back in 2018, after a 12-year-long development process.
Produced by Jetsetter on the foundation of a Learjet personal aircraft, the Limo-Jet concept was conceived by Frank DeAngelo. It took 12 years to bring the first Limo-Jet to life.
This extraordinary vehicle measures approximately 12.8 meters in length, 3.5 meters in height, and 2.4 meters in width. Despite its substantial size, this one-of-a-kind limousine is street legal. However, the question remains: with its colossal design, will the Limo-Jet be granted permission to traverse public roads?
According to Frank DeAngelo, “transforming an aircraft into a car is not as simple as adding four wheels. The Learjet, being a personal aircraft, has several components that are not suitable for road operation.”
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Therefore, the most challenging phase was reinforcing the aircraft body, constructing the chassis, and designing the wheel axle to make it function as a regular car. The electrical system and suspension of the Limo-Jet also posed difficulties for the engineering team throughout the vehicle’s construction process.
To complement its hefty proportions, the Limo-Jet is equipped with custom-made Diablo 28-inch wheels featuring a unique 6-spoke design. The wheels are painted in a black and red color scheme to perfectly match the overall aesthetics of the vehicle.
As a luxury limousine, the Limo-Jet boasts an exquisitely luxurious interior designed for up to 8 passengers. The aircraft-inspired vehicle features a high-end entertainment system, premium sound, and numerous luxury amenities. Additionally, the Limo-Jet is equipped with a powerful hidden speaker system located in the engine compartment.
Powering the Limo-Jet is a rear-mounted 8.1L V8 gasoline engine. According to Frank DeAngelo, the one-of-a-kind Limo-Jet can reach a top speed of 160 km/h. In 2018, the production cost of the Limo-Jet was estimated at around 1 million USD, and it was previously sold for 5 million USD. After two years, the price may have fluctuated, but it is expected to be no less than 1 million USD at the auction.
