Talk:Limousine

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The word limousine is derived from the name of the French region Limousin, where the inhabitants wore a hood perceived to be similar to the profile of the car.

To be honest I have no idea what a hood "similar to the profile of the car" would look like. I have been unable to find any drawings or pictures. Maybe someone could add an illustration - Ma.rkus.nl 23:55, 13 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Limousin Article

Hi, here's an article which explains the limousine history. This should help you with your inquiry.

[edit] Limousine link

Hi,

Can we add a link to our website about limousines? We are a group of people who have an independent website that might be of interest to the readers of the Wikipedia limousine article.

Our website, Limo Head, is about helping people view different types of limousines, find a reputable limousine company and make sure they don't get cheated.

Thank you.

(Much later) We just noticed the comment about why there is not an external link section in the limousine article. That sounds fair enough, so we will not add our link.

On word origin: My understanding is that as fine coaches in France were made with Limousin oak the use to describe luxury vehicles derives from this source. BTW - You provide a great service to researchers (things stay current and are reviewed by a wide range of people) and the plain curious, hat's off!