Limousines, or limos for short, originally simply refereed to an automobile with an open driver’s seat and an enclosed passenger section. The name limousine is derived from the name of a region in central France whose inhabitants’ clothing were said to have resembled the original limos’ design. However, modern limos have little to do with these original meanings.

Today, the word limousine is usually used to refer to a luxury automobile with a lengthened wheelbase often driven by a chauffeur. These modern limos, also called stretch limos, first appeared in 1928. Traditionally, limousines are either black or white. Most limos are purchased as stock cars and then modified by limousine companies. Common modifications include lengthening the vehicle and installing a partition between the driver’s