Help Solve the Mystery of the Stretched Volvo on Long Island
So much is going on in the automotive world. Unfunded mandates by government for fuel efficiency, electronic safety systems, pedestrian safety and so on. The whole rising gas prices thing etc. etc.
I’ve found something that trumps all of those non-issues. A few weeks ago, I was driving along the Long Island Expressway, mindlessly commuting to work, when I stumbled upon this chewing up the miles eastbound.
This is a stretched 1990’s Volvo that was weaving in and out of traffic, and finally. it went into the HOV lane.
Yes, a stretched 1990s Volvo. The thing…err…car had genuine New York State Livery plates, and was moving at a decent clip. Let me get this straight. Somebody saw a mid-90’s Volvo…and said to themselves “Yes…I want to stretch it. Add more sheet metal!” It’s madness. Pure madness!
I am writing because I am genuinely curious. Can somebody tell me first, where did this car come from? Second, why does it exist? Third, are there any more stretched Volvos out there? Most importantly, why would anyone ever stretch a Volvo in the first place? Do the swells in the back value safety that much that a Town Car doesn’t suffice? Do they like the cool atmosphere of Swedish decadence?
What are the weirdest stretch limos you’ve seen? Are they are perfectly lackluster as this one? Please comment below and help solve this very important mystery.
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I saw a mildly B-pillar-stretched Lincoln MKZ Hybrid on the LIE this year.
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