
When we think of transportation designed for the physically challenged, a picture of a Dodge Caravan converted to be wheelchair accessible pops in our heads. But your average Mr. Money Bags doesn't find himself scoping out Caravans when it comes time to replace his chauffer-driven Rolls, so why should those who roll in a wheelchair have to? It's an interesting question that Dignity Transportation felt compelled to answer with its Dignity Star wheelchair-accessible limo, believed to be the first of its kind in North America. Based on a 2006 Dodge High Roof Sprinter 2500, the Dignity Star's cargo hold has been converted into a limo with all the opulent trimmings one would expect in any stretch, including 15- and 20-inch LCD TVs, a DVD/CD player, five-speaker sound system with wireless headphones, and full dark window tint. There's also a curved leather couch inside that seats six and enough room for two wheelchairs to come aboard via the rear-mounted lift. You know what that means? No more cruisin' to the country club in a Caravan. [Source: Dignity Star]














Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Steve @ Sep 23rd 2006 5:21PM
Give us zee money, Lebowski.
Paul Newman @ Sep 23rd 2006 5:30PM
Whether confined to a wheelchair or not, I'd rather ride in a Dodge Caravan than in something that looks like a UPS truck!
sparc @ Sep 23rd 2006 6:26PM
sheesh, couldn't they at least paint the bumpers and replace those steel wheels.
jeffrey @ Sep 23rd 2006 8:11PM
That's a Sprinter Van, not a Caravan.
That One Person @ Sep 23rd 2006 8:37PM
uh Jeff, if you read the article they stated it was a Sprinter...
Jim P. @ Sep 23rd 2006 9:24PM
looks like a cheap conversion to me. That Toyota van concept they posted a while ago that was supposed to be the 'Maybach' has a much higher degree of luxury. This is just a Sprinter with a cheap conversion. Might as well get an ECONOLINE Conversion van.
JON @ Sep 23rd 2006 11:58PM
How about a porsch with hand controls
shiznannigan @ Sep 24th 2006 12:29AM
I'm just drunk enough to have laughed at #1.
craig taylor @ Sep 24th 2006 2:37PM
Well I have - in the summer - an 81 ws6 TransAm.. whenever I am looking for a new car the dealers automatically assume I want a van.. I reply that vanscorner like shit... they look away.. ahhh well
starlightmica @ Sep 24th 2006 7:58PM
You've got to be rich to afford stuff these days in this category. The Scion xB Rampvan conversion's MSRP is about $32,000.
http://cars.about.com/od/scion/a/ag_xbrampvan.htm
BLS @ Sep 25th 2006 9:35AM
So, if you don't like riding in a Dodge then ride in a Dodge...
I could see the Suzuki PX concept being a nice wheelchair limo. It had those nice Recaro recliners in the back.
Ohio John @ Sep 25th 2006 1:11PM
The Sprinter is made in Germany by Mercedes.
To see how nice it could look try this link:
http://www.madlimo.com/models.php?model=1
It has a twenty valve turbo diesel. It gets up to 31 mpg on the highway.