A $3.8m limo-jet is for sale at a regular car dealership
Published on May 09, 2022 at 2:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 17, 2022 at 1:38 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
A Mitsubishi showroom in Chicago is selling a private jet converted into a stretch limo for $3.8 million.
Yes, you read that right.
Perhaps somebody wanted to buy a new Triton truck and this was part of the trade-in?
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In truth, this limo-jet has been around for a while and it has already been sold at auction three times in the last four years.
It was built in 2006 by a company called Exotic Coach Limousines, and it features a fireplace and even a dancefloor for the 16-18 people who can climb aboard.
It’s 42 feet long and was converted from an old jet fuselage. What happened to the wings is anyone’s guess.
The whole project apparently took more than 40,000 hours to build.
It’s based on the Learjet 35 and the two Garrett engines that powered it was replaced with an 8.1-liter Chevy Vortec V8, delivering 400hp.
The craziest part about the whole story is this is actually street legal.
The limo-jet is for sale at a US dealership called Jidd Motors Mitsubishi.
The ad says the limo-jet also has built-in speakers so you can play jet engine noises as you drive.
The ad also goes into some extra details of the car, like the reversing cameras… which you definitely would need.
“As you’d expect from a well-thought-out, cost-no-object creation, passenger safety was of chief concern. Multiple exterior cameras located in key positions help the driver place the vehicle in tight spaces, and you’ll have peace of mind from the tried-and-true airplane fuselage surrounding you.”
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
