NEW DELHI, March 11: The world’s longest car, a super limo named “The American Dream,” has been repaired, resurrected and restored to its old glory but not for hitting the road, it will be a part of Dezerland Park Car Museum’s collection of unique and classic cars.
According to Guinness World Records, it has broken its own earlier record and is now measures 30.54 metres (100 feet and 1.50 inches) in length. The photo of the now restored car has been posted by Guinness World Records on its website and social media platforms. For understanding, a regular car is between 12 and 16 feet long on an average.
The car was originally built in 1986 in California’s Burbank by car customiser Jay Ohrberg, according to Guinness World Records. At that time, it measured 60 feet, rolled on 26 wheels and had a pair of V8 engines at the front and rear.
After a few customisations, it was later extended to 30.5 metres. It is now slightly longer. “The American Dream” is based on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado limousines and can be driven from both ends, Guinness World Records added. It has been built in two sections and joined in the middle by a hinge for turning tight corners.
The car’s long size means it offers passengers a ride in the lap of luxury. There is a large waterbed, a swimming pool complete with a diving board, jacuzzi, bathtub, mini-golf course, and even a helipad and can sit 75 passengers. During its prime, “The American Dream” appeared in many movies and was frequently taken on rent. But owing to its high maintenance cost and parking issues, people lost interest in the car and it began to rust. Then Manning decided to restore the car and bought it from eBay.
The restoration cost $250,000 in shipping, materials and labour, and took three years to complete, according to Guinness World Records.
(Manas Dasgupta)