{"id":4136,"date":"2021-09-07T20:21:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T20:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/?p=4136"},"modified":"2021-09-07T20:21:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T20:21:52","slug":"old-jet-plane-is-transformed-into-show-stopping-nightclub-on-wheels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/?p=4136","title":{"rendered":"Old jet plane is transformed into show-stopping &apos;nightclub on wheels&apos;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p>A show-stopping Learjet limo has been unveiled, featuring a fully-custom design that has transformed a former plane into a nightclub on wheels.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The one-of-a-kind vehicle, which cost more than $1 million (\u00a3760,000) to construct and can transport up to eight passengers, uses four 28-inch wheels attached to a wingless Learjet fuselage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is now available to anybody prepared to pay $5 million for the contraption.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Before it was debuted in 2018, the 28-metre (42ft)-long Limo-Jet was in the making for 12 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>          more videos                                                                           <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>DM.later(&#8216;bundle&#8217;, function()<\/p>\n<p>DM.molFeCarousel.init(&#8216;#p-17&#8217;, &#8216;channelCarousel&#8217;, <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;activeClass&#8221; : &#8220;wocc&#8221;,<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;pageCount&#8221; : &#8220;3.0&#8221;,<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;pageSize&#8221; : 1,<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;onPos&#8221;: 0,<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;updateStyleOnHover&#8221;: true<\/p>\n<p>);<\/p>\n<p>);<\/p>\n<p>Impressive: The incredible hybrid craft &#8211; part car, part plane &#8211; is pictured inside a hanger located at Lakeville, Minnesota, USA<\/p>\n<p>         On thew runway: Although it looks like it could take off, the former jet plane is obviously grounded without its wings\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>         Step inside: The hatch opens and reveals a row of neon-lit seats which can host up to eight passengers\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>         Branded: The Limo-Jet has been a labour of love for the two men involved and is testament to their engineering skills<\/p>\n<p>   RELATED ARTICLES                   <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Share this article<\/p>\n<p>Share<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>It was developed by the Illinois-based Jetsetter, Inc and the idea was conceived back in 2006 by Dan Harris and Frank DeAngelo and is based in Lakeville, Minnesota, USA.<\/p>\n<p>The inside is packed to with lights, speakers, screens, and enough seating for a wedding party.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is no longer powered by the original jet engine but a V8 internal combustion engine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The old engine housings have been fitted with lights to provide a soft glow at night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Exact dimensions of the so-called Learjet remain unknown but the mystery and intrigue is part of the appeal according to Mr DeAngelo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We&#8217;ve had people pull over on the side of the road, get out of the car and video tape the limo,&#8217; he said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>         Work in progress!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The former jet is seen in the middle of its dramatic transformation, complete with shrink-wrapped wheels<\/p>\n<p>         How to make an entrance: There&#8217;s plenty of room inside for guests to recline without it feeling cramped\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>         For your viewing pleasure: A TV is mounted on the interior of Frank DeAngelo&#8217;s one-of-a-kind Limo Jet<\/p>\n<p>         Have wheels, will travel &#8211; in style!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The Limo Jet, a 42ft-long GM Vortec V8-powered limo, proudly sits on the tarmac<\/p>\n<p>         All about that bass: Speakers are mounted on the rear bumper of the Limo Jet, a 42ft long limo built using a Lear Jet fuselage<\/p>\n<p>         Aesthetically pleasing: A luxurious red finish can be seen on the rims of the vehicle&#8217;s alloy wheels<\/p>\n<p>         Driving seat:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wideinfo.org\/?s=Monitors\">Monitors<\/a> are mounted in the dashboard, which allows the designated driver to view throughout the interior\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>         What&#8217;s in a name?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>A Limo Jet logo can be seen on the side of Frank DeAngelo&#8217;s 42ft long acquisition<\/p>\n<p>         Rear of the year:\u00a0Neon lights illuminate the back of the &#8216;club on wheels&#8217;, which has literally stopped traffic<\/p>\n<p>         Is it a bird?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Is it a plane? The unique engineering vision commands attention as it inhabits its hanger\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>         The length and breadth of it all:\u00a0 Impressively, the Learjet measures a whopping 42ft-long<\/p>\n<p>         Men with a mission: Business partner Dima Kashevatsky (left) and  <a href=\"http:\/\/snowoverstock.us\/__media__\/js\/netsoltrademark.php?d=www.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUC3jP4M9hqeba82tK7qR9x-A\">Toronto airport taxi<\/a> owner of the Limo Jet, Frank DeAngelo (right)<\/p>\n<p>         Getting prepped with an undercoat: The old plane is given a base coat, before being daubed in metallic red\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>         Humble beginnings: Looking like something from a sci-fi film, the Learjet in mid-metamorphosis<\/p>\n<p>         Prior to the paint-job: The rear of the Limo Jet during its arduous &#8211; and painstaking &#8211; 12-year construction phase<\/p>\n<p>         Then and now: The jet&#8217;s engines prior to them being removed and reconfigured to host sound speakers<\/p>\n<p>         Back in the day:\u00a0A collect photo shows the once-humble Limo Jet prior to its completion, circa 2010<\/p>\n<p>         Head-on: A direct view of the former cockpit, which is now a spacious front seat for one lucky driver\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>         Man power:\u00a0Business partners Dima Kashevatsky (left) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deer-digest.com\/?s=Frank%20DeAngelo\">Frank DeAngelo<\/a> (right) stand in front of their creation<\/p>\n<p>         What a view!\u00a0The sun sets behind the Learjet limo, but struggles to compete with the incredible design\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A show-stopping Learjet limo has been unveiled, featuring a fully-custom design that h\u2026","protected":false},"author":1248,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[627],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4136"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1248"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4136"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4136\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4137,"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4136\/revisions\/4137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}