Category: Miscellaneous

The concept of a stretch limo is surprisingly old. We wrote an article about that recently. Over time, some cars proved to be more amenable to being turned into elongated cars. In this piece we will revisit some of the most iconic stretched out vehicles, whether old and classic or new and trendy.

If you ever wish to feel the exclusivity and the comfort of such a vehicle, you can find the best limos in Phoenix at AZ Limo rental company. With a variety of vehicles in the fleet, AZ Limo is sure to meet and exceed your demands.

Cadillac One

This is not a production car, but a one-off. The reason it found its place on this list is because it is custom made by Cadillac for the President of the United States of America. It is, of course, equipped with various offensive and defensive devices, as well as being armored heavily. The president has 12 of these, and the specifications are kept a secret, understandably.

Toyota Century Royal

Speaking of government only cars, Toyota have made a special ‘Royal’ version of their Century model for the use of the Japanese emperor. They have disclosed the price of about half a million dollars, back in 2006 when they were built. They haven’t disclosed the security measures to the general public. The emperor has four of these cars at his disposal. Other government officials use regular Toyota Century vehicles.

ZIL-4112R

To conclude the part of the text about government cars, ZIL-4112R comes from Russia. Despite its blocky design, this is a formidable modern vehicle with 6 doors and a massive 7.7-liter gasoline engine, armor plating and undisclosed security measures.

Lincoln Town Car

This is a very common conversion model. The car itself is no longer in production, but this model has left an indelible mark on the pop culture, finding itself in many TV series and films as the standard stretch limo. In the late 1980s, George H. Bush even used this model as a basis for his presidential limo. With its V8 engine and affordable repairs, it is used by many rental companies throughout the USA.

Ford Fairlane

In the USA, Ford Fairlane was a classic car, discontinued in the 1970s. However, Ford continued using this name overseas, and in Australia they still produced this model until 2007, with all the amenities of a 21^st century limousine. With their excellent soundproofing and smooth suspension, they provide an ideal combination for a hire car.

Chrysler 300

Chrysler 300 has an imposing presence on the road thanks to its front grille and a bit blocky and bulky design. This makes it a true eye-catcher and therefore an ideal candidate for stretching out.

SUVs

The trend in the recent times has called for stretched out versions of SUVs, as the favorite type of vehicle in the USA. Icons such as Chrysler Escalade, Lincoln Navigator and Hummer all have stretched out versions. They are hard to miss and even harder to ignore. If attention is what you seek, a stretch SUV is sure to help you with that.

Limousines are usually not made stretched out by the parent company, but rather by coachbuilding companies. These companies need to follow strict safety regulations, so you can be sure that stretch limos are safe and comfortable to ride in. For all your needs for limos in Phoenix look no further than AZ Limo. The fleet consists of stretched out limos, business sedans, sprinter vans, party buses, coaches – pretty much any type of vehicle you might want to rent. Contact us today to learn more.

In these fast modern times, it is hard to imagine a life without a car, or another type of vehicle. But sometimes, it is far better to rent a vehicle than actually own it. Listed below are some of the advantages of renting over owning. AZ Limo offers a fleet of great cars, both for everyday use and for special situations for you to choose from. Find a limo in Phoenix here.

Repairs

If you’ve had an accident, or the normal wear and tear has damaged a part of your car, you may soon wish you weren’t the owner. Some parts can reach astronomical prices, and the mechanics aren’t exactly offering their services cheaply either. And if you had to be towed to the mechanic’s shop, you’ll perhaps wonder if renting a party bus would have been a cheaper option.

Depreciation

Your brand new car that you paid a fortune lost a sizeable portion of its value simply because you drove it a mile or two from the dealership to your home. Next year, the same model you bought will come with extra features that will put yours to shame. And the value of your car will just continue to plummet. By the time you decide to sell your car, it will be worth just a fraction of what you paid for it, and at the end of the line, you will end up right where you started – without a car.

Expensive or unavailable parking

Wherever you go by car (which is pretty much everywhere, let’s be honest), you will need to park it. If you’re going to a big shopping mall, you will likely have no problem finding a spot. If, however, you are going to work downtown, alongside with thousands of other people who are doing the same thing, parking anywhere near your workplace becomes a highly demanded commodity. And the local authorities know this and will take full advantage of it, charging ever increasing sums of money for parking.

Limited space

Similarly, if you do not own a garage, or you live somewhere where parking isn’t readily available at all times (such as urban areas), you might end up parking pretty far from home. This is a nuisance at best.

Registration and insurance

Every year you need to renew your registration and that ends up costing you. And if you have forgotten about it, it may come as a nasty surprise when it is due. Not to mention the constant insurance payments you need to make, which most of us (luckily) never actually use.

Special occasions

Most of us aren’t driving the cars we would like to be driving. And when it comes to weddings, proms, and other special occasions, the child in us always wants the best that life can offer. Maybe to rent a stretch limo instead of that boring station wagon. Maybe to spend the bachelor’s night in a party bus going round the city, rather than driving to a club in two or three or more sedans (imagine the logistics of managing so many people and cars).

What our cars give us is the freedom and independence to go where we want when we want. But at times they can be a burden as well.

Whether this article has persuaded you or not, you must admit that sometimes we all need a bit of a break from the monotony of real life, and a bit of class to spice things up. In these situations, turn to AZ Limo and our varied offer of vehicles; both everyday sedans and stretch SUVs for the wildest of the occasions. Contact AZ Limo today to get your quote or rent a limo in Phoenix immediately.

“Wine can of their wits the wise beguile, make the sage frolic, and the serious smile.” – Homer

California may be the wine-producing star of the United States, but Arizona has its own wine gems. The first vineyard was planted in Arizona in the 17^th century and today the state boasts more than a dozen active wineries and over 650 acres of grapes being grown for wine production.

If you’re planning to head to one of Arizona’s vineyards (see a list of Arizona wineries here) make sure to commit some of these facts to memory, and you might just impress your sommelier.

1. “Drink to one’s health” is a popular saying today, but did you know that the phrase has been used since the 6^th Century B.C.? In ancient Greece, poisoning someone’s wine had become a common method of murder between quarreling spouses, political rivals, and local enemies. As a result, it became custom for the dinner host to pour wine from a common pitcher and drink it before his guests to show that the wine had, in fact, not been poisoned.

2. One bottle of wine contains approximately 2.8 lbs of grapes.

3. A cork-tease is someone who talks about the wine he or she will open but never does.

4. Wine was discovered almost 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, Israel, or what is now Georgia.

5. The United States is number 4 on the list of the world’s top wine producers. Italy, France, and Spain occupy the top 3 spots respectively.

6. Despite the common perception that all wines get better with age, more than 90 percent of all wines should be consumed within one year of their production.

7. While white wine gains color with age, turning from a pale yellow to a brownish hue, red wines lose color as they age.

8. Early Roman women were not allowed to drink wine, and if they were caught engaging in this forbidden act, their husbands had the right to divorce them or even kill them.

9. California, Florida, and New York residents consume more wine than the residents of the other 47 states.

10. Wine counteracts the negative effects of sedentary lifestyles such as reduced strength, loss of muscle mass, and diminished bone density. Studies have also shown that wine may fight cancer, obesity, and diabetes, lower high cholesterol, and reduce the risk of blood clots.

11. More than 20 million acres of grapes are planted worldwide.

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1. PRETTY WOMAN: There a lot of great chick flicks out there, but there are few that pull at the strings of the heart like the one that made Julia Roberts a household name, Pretty Woman. The film follows Richard Gere, who plays a super rich businessman, as he follows in love with Vivian, a young escort, played by a very young but equally wide-grinned Julia Roberts. There are actually a few limo scenes in the film (since it appears that that’s all Gere’s character likes to travel around in), but the most memorable scene comes at the film’s end when Gere, his white chauffeured limousine, and a bouquet of red roses swoop in to deliver a proclamation of love that Roberts simply cannot deny.

2. HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK: In Home Alone 2, a precocious Macaulay Culkin finds himself spending another Christmas alone without adult supervision. In a misguided effort to reunite with his family, the abandoned Macaulay flies to New York City with his father’s credit card and cash in tow. Once in the Big Apple, Macaulay convinces the staff at the Plaza Hotel to give him a room and on Christmas Eve, he manages to get the hotel staff to arrange for a limo to chauffeur him around the city. The kid sure is crafty.

3. DUMB & DUMBER. In this comedy classic, two dimwitted best friends anger, annoy, and confuse almost every person they come into contact with over the 113-minute running time. The memorable limo scene comes right at the film’s opening where Jim Carrey’s character, Lloyd Christmas, stops to ask a pedestrian for directions.