Limousines almost always catch the attention of others when they drive down the road, but have you ever wondered about the history of limousines? Here are some interesting facts:
- The word limousine comes from a region of France called Limousin. It is said that the compartments physically resembled the hoods worn by the local shepherds.
- The first automobile limousine was built in 1902.
- The first stretch limousine was built in Arkansas in 1928.
- Originally, limousines were often used to transport big bands and were called "big band buses."
