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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.

The 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.

To 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.