HISTORY OF LIMOS THROUGH THE 1970s

1970s Limos…

Now with the popularity of limousines at an all time high, the industry saw substantial increase in coachbuilders and demand from the everyday consumer.

An innovative New Yorker, David Klein saw a world which had embraced limousines as a regular mode of transportation to strut in style and therefore became a common sight around town.

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Klein received his big break into the luxury car hire industry during the taxi strike in New York in 1970.The strike was paralyzing for the local business people. The upper street side executives couldn’t get around which led to an amazing opportunity.

Mr. Klein took to the streets and began offering rides to these stranded executives and never stopped. His bold personality and knack for opportunity lead to the streets of NY filled with limousines.

Klein launched his business with a school friend with only one used Cadillac. By the 1980s his business was booming and was approached by another limousine operator Solombrino who had also started with one car, run from his parent’s garage. Solombrino approached Klein and was taken into the company. The business exploded with new clientele all over the city.

As you would expect out of the 1970s, limos grew in length, size and popularity. They came with extra TVs, drinks, bars, sound systems, lights and mirrors.  Limos grew to sizes that reached over 17 extra feet.  It was the disco era…you can only imagine what went on in the back of a limousine. Just ask the legandary Austin Powers.

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