Nothing says "you've made it" quite like pulling up in your own private jet. But a close second could be this private jet that's been converted into a 42-foot-long road-going limousine. Appropriately named the Limo-Jet, this one-off custom creation features a 17,000-watt audio system, an infinity mirror floor, and seating for 18—and it's coming up for auction at Mecum's Indianapolis sale.
© Motor Trend StaffThe Limo-Jet began making headlines in 2018, when it was finally completed after a 12-year build process. Though some limos are hastily slapped together Frankenstein jobs, the photos reveal a great deal of thought and craftsmanship went into the making of the Limo-Jet. A steel tube frame chassis supports the aluminum fuselage of a real Learjet aircraft, and rides on a sophisticated pushrod suspension. The whole thing is powered by a rear-mounted 8.1-liter Chevrolet Vortec V-8.
© Motor Trend Staff Limo Jet Learjet limousine 28To match the scale of the massive vehicle, a set of custom six-spoke 28-inch Diablo wheels was chosen, painted black with Dark Candy Red accents to match the exterior color. The nacelles that would normally hold the Learjet's two turbofan engines instead house a pair of gigantic speakers, which can blast jet engine sound effects while cruising down the boulevard. At the tail section there are more speakers that flip down and retract flush with the body.
Inside you'll find all the amenities you expect from a limousine, including luxurious diamond-stitched leather bench seats, multi-color ambient lighting, a 42-inch plasma TV, and a "refreshment center." Up front in the cockpit is a single bucket seat for the driver/pilot, along with plenty of candy red toggle switches and four camera screens. According to the listing, the Limo-Jet is street legal. Whether it's practical to drive on the street given its immense 42-foot length, 8-foot width, and 11.6-foot height is another matter. But it does come with its own trailer and Chevy Silverado 2500HD pickup so you can tow it to events.
Considering the years of R&D and reported 40,000 man hours put into it, why is the Limo-Jet now for sale just two years after completion? We've reached out to the owners, Jetsetter Inc., to find out and will update this post when we hear back. But whatever the reason, here's your chance to buy a one-of-a-kind jet-shaped limo—likely for a fraction of what it cost to develop and build.
Mecum's Indy 2020 sale was originally set to take place May 12-17, but that has since been pushed back to June 23-28. SEE VIDEO, SLIDES ; https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/some-wonderful-nut-turned-a-learjet-into-a-limousine—and-you-can-buy-it/ar-BB122hng?li=BBnb4R5
Fort Necessity A Small Fort With A Big Story
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A small fort with a big story, the history of Fort Necessity
by: Jordan Tracy
Posted: / Updated:FARMINGTON, FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — It may be small and often forgotten, but Fort Necessity is home to a big part of history.
In 1754, a young George Washington was leading a regiment of Virginians on a campaign to build military road. Washington was ordered to ambush a French patrol and was successful. But Washington feared a large French retaliation was imminent and decided to bunker down and built a fort in The Great Meadows, the site of Fort Necessity.
Brian Reedy, Chief of Interpretation and Site Manager of the Fort Necessity National Battlefield, explained, “”Here on July 3rd, 1754 the French would arrive and Washington would fight an eight hour battle. Unfortunately for Washington, he would end up surrendering and it would be his only formal surrender of his military career.”
Reedy says that this small battle helped kick-start the French and Indian War and was a stepping stone in the path towards the American Revolution. The British won the French and Indian War, resulting in Great Britain becoming a large empire with large costs.
Great Britain would turn to the colonies as a source of revenue, which as you may remember did not make the colonies very happy. The French, who clearly didn’t like the British, joined in the colonies’ revolution effort which help shape the country we know today.
Reedy explained, “Here’s an opportunity to get back at Great Britain and knock them down a peg. Without the use of French muskets, French loans of money, the use of their army and navy, we would not be celebrating the 4th of July.”
Reedy says Fort Necessity played an important role in the path to revolution. “As cute of a little fort that this is and involves a young George Washington,” he said, “it’s really that first step on that road to revolution and the country that we have today.”
At the site today, visitors get to experience this history at the fort with the visitor’s center, guided ranger tours, and even weapons demonstrations.
Currently the only limitations due to COVID-19 is the request to maintain social distance and limited viewings of their film to limit crowds.
The plus, however, is most of what can be enjoyed at the site is in the great outdoors. Reedy details, “We have close to three miles of hiking trails here. Some of them utilized the military road that Washington had built that later becomes known as Braddock’s road so you can actually walk through the footsteps of history.”
The park is open from sunrise to sunset. The visitors center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. SEE VIDEO ; https://www.wearecentralpa.com/destination-pa/a-small-fort-with-a-big-story-the-history-of-fort-necessity/