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ORLANDO, Fla. - Need to drive 75 of your friends around? You’re in luck.
An extremely long stretch limo, dubbed "The American Dream," has earned the coveted title of the world’s longest car by Guinness World Records — coming in at 100 feet, 1.5 inches long.
The automobile has 26 wheels, a large waterbed, a swimming pool complete with a diving board, as well as a hot tub, a bathtub, a mini-golf course and a helipad, according to Guinness World Records.
It was restored from the body of the previous record holder, taking multiple years of hard work and skill to complete.
"When I [saw] the car, it was in very poor condition, on a scale of 1-10, it was minus 1," Mike Manning, director and president of Autoseum, the company responsible for the restoration, said in a statement.
History of ‘The American Dream,’ world’s longest car
"The American Dream" was first recognized by Guinness World Records in 1986 after being built in Burbank, California, by famed car customizer Jay Ohrberg. It originally measured 60 feet, rolled on 26 wheels and had a pair of V8 engines at the front and rear.
The unique automobile shot to fame and was often rented for cinematic appearances and featured in various movies, Guinness World Records said. But over time, obstacles arose such as where to park the long vehicle and dedication to its maintenance faded — leading to its demise.
"Over time, it began to rust until parts of it were rendered unsalvageable," the company said.
Manning, based in Nassau County, New York, saw "The American Dream" on eBay and made an offer, hoping it was his chance at owning the super stretched limo.
"The corporation that had it listed didn’t want to sell it to me because they thought my offer was too low, so I made a deal to partner with them and bring it to New York," Manning said.
But again, the iconic car faced hurdles amid funding and logistics challenges. Manning ended up listing it back on eBay — where it was spotted and purchased by Michael Dezer, owner of the Dezerland Park Car Museum and Tourist Attractions in Orlando, Florida, in 2019.
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The restoration included a full body rework, an interior makeover, an engine rebuild, and upgrades to the swimming pool, mini-golf course, and jacuzzi. According to Guinness World Records, the restoration – including shipping – cost Dezer and his team around $250,000 to complete.
The American Dream, now capable of running and driving, measures 100-feet and 1.5-inches long, breaking the previous record it set in 1986. It has 26 wheels, two V8 engines – one front and one rear – and can carry up to 75 people inside. And along with some of the elements already mentioned, it also has a waterbed, a pool table, and even a functioning helipad..
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