Detroit 2008: Chrysler 300C Hollywood limo
click above for more high-res images of the Chrysler 300C Hollywood limo
Despite no longer being owned by Daimler, Chrysler LLC's display area at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit is still right across the aisle from its former parent company. That means the Chrysler 300C Hollywood limousine comes face to face with the oddly similar Maybach Landaulet with every revolution of its turnstile. Like the Landaulet, the 300C Hollywood also features a partially exposed cabin, but this time over the front seats rather than the rears. The fully-enclosed rear passenger cabin is accessed by two large suicide doors and features plenty of leg room thanks to its chassis stretch. There's also a repository for three bottles of Cristal (or whatever bottled spirits you prefer to imbibe) and two flutes in between the seats. Meanwhile, the driver is left to convene with Mother Nature and her elements up front where the interior luxe is decidedly lesser. In fact, the 300C Hollywood limo becomes much more interesting when you look at it through a socio-polical lens. It's clear where the Haves and the Have Nots are supposed to sit, with a nice partition in between them to keep the classes separated. OK, perhaps we should just pop open a bottle of Cristal and stop reading into it too much.
There's no press release from Chrysler for this one, just a gallery of high-res pics below to browse.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
cody 10:53AM (1/15/2008)
looks better than the Walter P
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meshies 10:57AM (1/15/2008)
This car doesnt make much sense, but I like it. Especially the exposed front compartment.
Gregg 10:59AM (1/15/2008)
So where can you drive in the US with open intoxicants in the car? Texas maybe? Where else?
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Paul P. 11:13AM (1/15/2008)
I don't know about the legalities of it, but Limos in NY and NJ almost always come with some form of bar inside, especially stretch Limos. Usually containing soda and cheap champagne.
Yggdrasilly 11:23AM (1/15/2008)
Texas banned open containers in the passenger compartment in the early 70's.
Any other insular bigotries you'd care to share with us?
DonatoM3 11:52AM (1/15/2008)
I think you're allowed to in any state as long as the driver is completely sectioned off from the portion of the car where the beverages are being consumed. I know Limo's in Vegas have mini bars in the back and I can remember atleast 10 years ago limos in Cali having bars in the back.
Mike 12:54PM (1/15/2008)
In Weld County CO it is Legal for there to be open containers in the vehicle, so long as the driver is not consuming and has not consumed any alcohol.
Mike 12:59PM (1/15/2008)
In Weld County CO it is Legal for there to be open containers in the vehicle, so long as the driver is not consuming and has not consumed any alcohol.
John R 11:01AM (1/15/2008)
Will be featured in the next Jay-Z video in 5...4...3...
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Menice 11:08AM (1/15/2008)
i hate the 'bugsy malone' gangster car, but you gotta love a limo.
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remusrm 11:16AM (1/15/2008)
screw hollywood... i want the ATL version... come one JayZ more bling and chrome plz
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Yggdrasilly 11:21AM (1/15/2008)
"Convene" with Mother Nature?
Strunk and White just called: they'll be paying you a visit as soon as they claw their way out of their graves.
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calebe 11:38AM (1/15/2008)
shee mang, datz sum bling, ight
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k.w.a 11:49AM (1/15/2008)
so the 300 is no longer a "Baby Bentley", but a Baby-Rolls, now?
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MemphisNET 12:11PM (1/15/2008)
I like the fact that its alot more low-key in the exterior bling. The craftsmanship on the inside is excellent. Lot of nice details. Forgot the open part for the driver and imagine this as a closed roof limo. Very nice.
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elprogramer 12:25PM (1/15/2008)
This looks really classy. It's a powerful car on the outside, but luxurious on the inside.
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Little Lord Poopy-Pants 3:43PM (1/15/2008)
Funny that bloggers like to rip on so many cars for being "retro", but the cars they slight merely are aping styling motifs from an earlier version of the car. But this - THIS 300C is RETRO, as in Norma Desmond Isotta Fraschini Town Car retro.
http://www.initaly.com/regions/museums/pix/auto/isottafraschini.jpg
http://www.carroantigo.com/imagens/fotos/decadas/1922%20packard_twin-six_Town_Car.JPG
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bathtub gin 11:50PM (1/15/2008)
Chrysler right across the aisle from Mercedes? I wonder if they make faces and throw spitballs at each other?
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ronnie 6:10AM (1/18/2008)
wow! thats really look great!
congratulation to Chrysler. I wonder how much that cost?
http://cars.ozfreeonline.com
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Torrent 12:40AM (1/19/2008)
Stupid meaningless dumb car. Why do you need a car like that? It's so stupid.
That's why I like it.......
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