First built in Burbank, California in 1986 by famed car customiser Jay Ohrberg, "The American Dream" originally measured 18.28 meters (60 feet), rolled on 26 wheels, and had a pair of V8 engines at the front and rear. www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2022/3/worlds-longest-car-over-100-ft-restored-to-its-former-glory-694607
I remember this car from when I was a kid checking the GWR book out from the library. I saw a video about how it was rotting away a few years back. I'm so glad it's restored better than it was before.
Always would see this thing just rotting away for years. It was right behind a fence next to a Sears and just wondered what would come of it. Saw it disappear one day and thought it was sent to the scrapper. But I’m so glad it’s been revived to it’s former glory and ready to put some miles on it!
Funny that you saw it next to a Sears store and figured that it would cease to exist, then it tuned out that Sears would cease exist and this thing would still be around.
@@ericd1632 I'm pretty sure it can, if look at middle of it you can see a crease behind above and behind the middle wheels, though i'm not entirely sure if it actually can.
Same here. I wonder if they could get a record for vehicle with biggest turning radius? I'd guess they could, if you are willing to pay for it Guinness will give you a record for just about anything.
They should've installed an accordion system to it similar to some Buses. Then it could turn better. I know it would be a bit different than the original car; but it would be so much more functional on the streets.
I’ve always heard about the car but never really knew what happened to it. When you hear the story of it, you say to yourself “Wow”. I say, it was a car that was something really crazy for its time.
As a 80s and 90s kid I totally remember this car! Great work and happy to see it back in action, hope it stays that way this time around. Possible to charter this land-yacht next time I'm in Orlando? 🙂
Didn't think that there is even one sane person in the whole world who would take this kind of project and succeed doing such an impressive restoration work after I've heard about the car's former condition, it seemed like it was the end of the road for this one. Simply amazing!
Dezer is one of the worlds most amazing car guys. He owns the largest collection of James Bond props and vehicles, and even built the Porsche design tower. I am not surprised he’s a part of this. I idolize him actually, as an architect myself.
Shame that the poor car was in that terrible condition. Shame on who let that happen to this old legend. It's a living piece of history and a mechanical marvel. Gotta give props to Mike and the team who repaired it. Fair play lads. Thank you for repairing the old girl
They should have created a sort of telescoping system that allows for segments of the vehicle to collapse into itself whenever it needs to be moved/driven.
Does it even turn reliably though? Unless the rear wheels also steer, it'll have to drag all those center wheels sideways anytime it's not going straight.
The rear part is essentially a trailer, so the vehicle can bend there or be split into two parts. What's probably more of a problem is getting high centered. You couldn't drive it across an intersection if the roadway has a decent crown to it.
@@buckykattnj It can be split into two parts for transportation but definitely doesn't articulate like a trailer or bus. If it did it would also solve the high center scenario you mentioned. I thought of that as well during turning. Depending on the terrain, either the middle or rear wheels will seriously scrub in a turn. Unbelievably poor design. Another poster commented the original had a second steering setup in the back for another operator. That made sense for functionality, limited as it might be, but was apparently eliminated in the rebuild.
@@ross9580 I'm referring to getting high centered between the first wheels and the middle wheels, which is one part. I'm not privy to having the blueprints, so I'm not certain exactly how it works, but there are pictures of it articulated on the internet and other videos where the builders describe it to be like a trailer. I'll admit that if the back is a trailer, it's not really ONE full vehicle to me, but Guinness is somewhat inconsistent in how they determine records. If you have info showing exactly how it's connected, please pass it on to me. I'm very curious.
I saw this in person a couple days ago, Dezerland Orlando FL. It was pretty cool there was a ton of other cars there like the ghostbusters car, mystery machine, the Back to the future Delorean, etc.
I love how Guinness World Records bring out lots of impractical yet amazing feats. Well, even if this is basically just a restoration off a previous record than a new feat..... Let's wait for a few years later, maybe another record will be made using the restoration of this car :) Makes me wonder how much resources are wasted over the many years and feats just to get the Guinness world records :)
I remember this car from when I was a child and it became famous.. I saw the video a few years back of when it was just left abandoned behind a warehouse rotted out and falling apart... I am so happy that someone took the time and rebuilt it.
@@bradleyhite3476 i'm pretty sure they either have a fuel pump there, either use jerrycans or just don't put fuel in it since it's not exactly going to get driven often
O yay I’m so happy to find out this car is no longer rusting away I was so sad when I found out it was sitting and forgotten thank you for restoring a piece of history that won’t be forgotten
The last time I saw that car, it was in the rotted condition like when it was first found. Absolutely amazing to see it restored, what a massive job that was.
It's not 1 piece. The wind turbine blades are longer than the individual pieces, so if you google what it looks like to transport those blades, you will have your answer.
Thank you sooo much for taking on this project, I will never ever forget this world braking car. The original bent in the middle to make it go round bends does this one still?
I remember seeing this limo in the 1991 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records as a kid. Then as a teenager I spotted it parked outside a beachwear store in Myrtle Beach some time in the early 2000s. It was already in sad shape back then. It was painted battleship gray and sagging in the middle. It looked sad next to that crudely-sculpted shark. I'm happy to see it restored to its original condition.
Our family also saw it outside that beachware shop next to the Shark at the time. It was in sad shape - with dents and flat tires. Then it disappeared, left to rot somewhere. I am not only amazed at the restoration, but also the fact it can be driven. Getting the V8 engines to work together along with installing all the transmissions - what a challenge.
it it was made from scratch and every axil could steer it would be able to drive on any flat road that is suitable for trucks. but I dont think the chassis is strong enough for everyday driving
Congratulations on this restoration. So pleased to see such a well known iconic car now fully restored. Total respect to all the craftsmen with the vision and the skills to do this.
I've always wanted to be one of these people with endless money. I probably wouldn't do something so crazy just for the sake of doing it but I'd be comfortable. Lol
WOW! I remember this car!! I was a child 10 years old in 1992 year and we buy russian book "Guinnes World Record" in Minsk. I read this book many many times. And I remeber that this limousine was 31 meters long!! :)) and then I saw "30.50 meters" in this video... haa!! :))) its incredible car from book from my childhood :). Thank you for rebuilding it!!! Its amazing!!
Looks great compared to what it was before, I guess, but the problem with a car this length, are the visible ripples along the sides, which make the panels look warped and damaged. If you look at the underside, it is more apparent. It's a shame because the original car had the same flaws too which you can still see in some photos, but I just assumed these guys would do a better job. Also seeing a hollow shell when they stated it was going to have a full interior is disappointing. Don't get me wrong, the car looks great compared to how they found it, but after following whole the build on Tiktok and this being the end result, it almost feels like they rushed to finish it, cutting corners and not applying the expertise and craftsmanship the car deserved. I mean I can only speak for myself and I think most people will look at it and think it is beautiful, but I also think some will be heavily critical of the final result.
@@BabyJesus66 isn't it going to be an attraction for a motor museum? it makes sense as an attraction - rent it out for parties etc - will easily pay for itself
Respect man, i remember seeing this car in the guineas world record book, it broke my heart to see what had became of it. Thanks for restoring, maybe you can restore my 1950 dodge, lol, you should really get together with the McBardge owner, help him restore the McDonald's barge to its former glory
When I was a kid I think this sat at a gift shop in Myrtle Beach South Carolina? I remember the pool in the back but it was so rough before.Great Work!
First built in Burbank, California in 1986 by famed car customiser Jay Ohrberg, "The American Dream" originally measured 18.28 meters (60 feet), rolled on 26 wheels, and had a pair of V8 engines at the front and rear.
www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2022/3/worlds-longest-car-over-100-ft-restored-to-its-former-glory-694607
I remember this car from when I was a kid checking the GWR book out from the library. I saw a video about how it was rotting away a few years back. I'm so glad it's restored better than it was before.
And now it will rot again 😂😂
With pool lol
same
It's not like the car is going to be put to use now.
Let's land this helicopter right on top of that car, instead of next to it. This platform is so useful.
Always would see this thing just rotting away for years. It was right behind a fence next to a Sears and just wondered what would come of it. Saw it disappear one day and thought it was sent to the scrapper. But I’m so glad it’s been revived to it’s former glory and ready to put some miles on it!
I don't think anyone's going to put any miles on it. Pretty sure the size of the turning circle means it can't actually leave the lot it's in!
@@davidscothern8513 it's going to dezerland park Miami car museum to be put on display for people to see
Exactly, "some" miles.
Funny that you saw it next to a Sears store and figured that it would cease to exist, then it tuned out that Sears would cease exist and this thing would still be around.
@@boataxe4605 WoW 😳
Mad respect to anyone who can parallel park that thing
I am just wondering how one turns
@@sadyechester6934 it can bend in the middle I believe
@@xN0XvRVLEZx Ok I'm hoping that was sarcasm 🙄
@@ericd1632 I'm pretty sure it can, if look at middle of it you can see a crease behind above and behind the middle wheels, though i'm not entirely sure if it actually can.
@@xN0XvRVLEZx I think they would have shown it in the video if it were capable of doing that, but what do I know 🤷🏻♂️
Driver who has to make a U-turn: "This little maneuver's gonna cost us 51 years..."
It couldn't even be a U, just would be a million points, lmaoooo
They've got steering in the front and back to help it out.
is this an interstellar reference
And several tens of thousand grand
how does that one song go
give me 40 acres and ill turn this rig round?
I wonder if it comes with an _extended_ warranty?
Oh you.....
@ warweworld360 you get the coveted comment of the day award bro. 🏆🇺🇦✌🏻☮
Brilliant 👏🏼 This comment needs more likes. Are you a dad by any chance?
Somebody come get their dad.
American dream 😂😂
Even though it's difficult to do, Id still like to see some footage of the vehicle making a wide turn
Same here. I wonder if they could get a record for vehicle with biggest turning radius? I'd guess they could, if you are willing to pay for it Guinness will give you a record for just about anything.
That's why I came here. I'm curious, do all the front wheels turn?
I'm pretty sure all it can to is go forward and back.
NASCAR isn’t ready for this
First
Nice
Neither am I.
@@Erro_RL cringe
Lol
They should've installed an accordion system to it similar to some Buses. Then it could turn better.
I know it would be a bit different than the original car; but it would be so much more functional on the streets.
You deserve a Guinness record for this comment
That's exactly what I was thinking. That would be a cool idea.
It was built to be driven rigid or articulated
I thought about this too but how would it actually impact the ride for people inside?
That would cost a lot. They probably already thought about that at some point
I’ve always heard about the car but never really knew what happened to it. When you hear the story of it, you say to yourself “Wow”. I say, it was a car that was something really crazy for its time.
It's crazy now!
As a 80s and 90s kid I totally remember this car! Great work and happy to see it back in action, hope it stays that way this time around. Possible to charter this land-yacht next time I'm in Orlando? 🙂
Didn't think that there is even one sane person in the whole world who would take this kind of project and succeed doing such an impressive restoration work after I've heard about the car's former condition, it seemed like it was the end of the road for this one. Simply amazing!
Dezer is one of the worlds most amazing car guys. He owns the largest collection of James Bond props and vehicles, and even built the Porsche design tower. I am not surprised he’s a part of this. I idolize him actually, as an architect myself.
Can it crest a small hill or would it bend and break? Flat roads only?
Does the curvature of the earth count?
@@bandguymichael 😂
@@bandguymichael the earth is flat remember
Shame that the poor car was in that terrible condition. Shame on who let that happen to this old legend. It's a living piece of history and a mechanical marvel. Gotta give props to Mike and the team who repaired it. Fair play lads. Thank you for repairing the old girl
It's so cool to see that car restored finally!!
They should have created a sort of telescoping system that allows for segments of the vehicle to collapse into itself whenever it needs to be moved/driven.
OMG THAT'S FANTASTIC I'VE ALWAYS BEEN WONDERING WHAT HAPPEND TO IT
You can turn off caps you know.
@@ohioanempire mean
@@tommyvercettygt not mean? he said nothing mean at all
Do 'Guinness World Records' award themselves a 'Guinness World Record' for awarding most number of weirdest world records year after year😎🤔
Does it even turn reliably though? Unless the rear wheels also steer, it'll have to drag all those center wheels sideways anytime it's not going straight.
my thoughts exactly
The rear part is essentially a trailer, so the vehicle can bend there or be split into two parts.
What's probably more of a problem is getting high centered. You couldn't drive it across an intersection if the roadway has a decent crown to it.
@@buckykattnj It can be split into two parts for transportation but definitely doesn't articulate like a trailer or bus. If it did it would also solve the high center scenario you mentioned. I thought of that as well during turning. Depending on the terrain, either the middle or rear wheels will seriously scrub in a turn. Unbelievably poor design. Another poster commented the original had a second steering setup in the back for another operator. That made sense for functionality, limited as it might be, but was apparently eliminated in the rebuild.
@@ross9580 I'm referring to getting high centered between the first wheels and the middle wheels, which is one part.
I'm not privy to having the blueprints, so I'm not certain exactly how it works, but there are pictures of it articulated on the internet and other videos where the builders describe it to be like a trailer.
I'll admit that if the back is a trailer, it's not really ONE full vehicle to me, but Guinness is somewhat inconsistent in how they determine records.
If you have info showing exactly how it's connected, please pass it on to me. I'm very curious.
I remember reading about this a long while ago, great to see its been restored!
These videos makes our days better
It's night here at my time
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How about gas mileage? especially with 75 people in it. Or top speed?
I saw this in person a couple days ago, Dezerland Orlando FL. It was pretty cool there was a ton of other cars there like the ghostbusters car, mystery machine, the Back to the future Delorean, etc.
I love how Guinness World Records bring out lots of impractical yet amazing feats.
Well, even if this is basically just a restoration off a previous record than a new feat.....
Let's wait for a few years later, maybe another record will be made using the restoration of this car :)
Makes me wonder how much resources are wasted over the many years and feats just to get the Guinness world records :)
Yeah, there are people literally starving in this world!
He added an extra 40 feet to the car
@@sheristewart3940 Communist.. 🇺🇸
@@HailAnts 😭
@Lea Fisher why do you bring up communism
It would cost a fortune going thru the toll booth where they charge by the number of axles.
That's so awesome it was restored!! I don't think anyone ever expected that.
Ok boomer
@@ruthlessuk6313 Ok zoomer.
That's so awesome they restored this one of a kind limo! Really well done!
I remember this car from when I was a child and it became famous.. I saw the video a few years back of when it was just left abandoned behind a warehouse rotted out and falling apart... I am so happy that someone took the time and rebuilt it.
Turning this car might be equal to that of a truck which carries windmill blade or stand... But other than that it's awesome.
Those windmill blades are so HUGE. I was amazed
Soo glad to see this thing being saved, some of Jays' customs didn't fair soo well over the years...
Glad to see it's back to it's original state! I remember seeing restoration videos a bit ago
Omg its back!!! I love it
Imagine having to make a U-turn
69 point turn :)
You'd need a new set of tires from all the scrubbing.
That's when drift comes in, loose traction
@@guycha0s380 lmao😂😂😂😂
Just put it into slinky mode 😏😏
this has to be the greatest video in history. i have ALWAYS wanted to see this.
Architecture- "What would be the parking lot dimensions sir?"
Owner- "1 football field"
Spectacular! Just I want to see a video of it turning .
Genuine question:
how this car will fill fuel from gas station
It probably can’t, you probably have to bring the fuel to the car.
Might just have a refilling helicopter or something but it should be at the very least a Gas-Electric Hybrid.
@@bradleyhite3476 i'm pretty sure they either have a fuel pump there, either use jerrycans or just don't put fuel in it since it's not exactly going to get driven often
When the driver arrives at the destination, those sitting in the back arrive the day after
💀
Imagine passing through a sharp bend in this car.
O yay I’m so happy to find out this car is no longer rusting away I was so sad when I found out it was sitting and forgotten thank you for restoring a piece of history that won’t be forgotten
I'd like to see how they transported it, the vehicle they used.
It was in two 50 foot pieces, so two 53' trailers would have been needed.
The last time I saw that car, it was in the rotted condition like when it was first found. Absolutely amazing to see it restored, what a massive job that was.
"The sky's the limit... ... ...or, the roads the limit"
Lol, I like that.
Keep up the great content and love your videos!!!❤👍😎🔥
I honestly thought this thing fell off the face of the earth, but low and behold! Awesome!
It's not 1 piece. The wind turbine blades are longer than the individual pieces, so if you google what it looks like to transport those blades, you will have your answer.
This thing must have the turning radius of the whole state of California.
What even is a turning radius?
How long distance the car needs to take to do a 360 turn
@@dutchtiger4942 180 degree turn.
so glad you have restored this masterpiece
Now that’s a long car.
Now that's a "long" car.
Veeeeeerrryyyyyy loooooonnnnggggg indeeeeeeeeed
@@shreypatel5751 that’s what she saud
@@LDRX44 the guy edited the comment 😂
@@yashmali5754 ?
Congratulations for restoring this piece of history and displaying it for everyone to enjoy. ❤❤❤😎👍👍
I would love to see this car taking a U-Turn on a busy road.
2:25 that pilot has some *MAD* skills
I was waiting to see a turn, even a small one
This thing doesn't do small U-turns.
Its awesome that someone brought back this car and beat the record again! What a re-introduction.
This is what Jeremy Clarkson needed during the limo challenge on Top Gear!
american panda!
Thank you sooo much for taking on this project, I will never ever forget this world braking car. The original bent in the middle to make it go round bends does this one still?
NASCAR isn't ready for this 👽
Absolutely incredible, a lot of fun to see, congratulations!!!
i wanna see someone drift this car, and set the world record for the longest car drifted
Well done for your efforts.
Blessings to you all 💕💕💕
Kid:”Dad I want a train.”
Dad:”But we already have a train at home.”
Train at home:
I remember seeing this limo in the 1991 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records as a kid. Then as a teenager I spotted it parked outside a beachwear store in Myrtle Beach some time in the early 2000s. It was already in sad shape back then. It was painted battleship gray and sagging in the middle. It looked sad next to that crudely-sculpted shark. I'm happy to see it restored to its original condition.
Our family also saw it outside that beachware shop next to the Shark at the time. It was in sad shape - with dents and flat tires. Then it disappeared, left to rot somewhere. I am not only amazed at the restoration, but also the fact it can be driven. Getting the V8 engines to work together along with installing all the transmissions - what a challenge.
Do you know what was the reaction of this car's fan when he saw it was finally being rebuild?
- "It's been too long!"
;)
Remember dreaming what it would be like to ride to school in this car back in the 80's when I'd flip thru the GWR books in the library
How does it turn a corner? I would venture to say that it actually doesn't.
with great, great difficulty
@@guinnessworldrecords it certainly isn't suitable for a normal road, inagine going a roundabout with that limousine
I guess you need to separate the car into two parts before doing it.. 😅
it it was made from scratch and every axil could steer it would be able to drive on any flat road that is suitable for trucks.
but I dont think the chassis is strong enough for everyday driving
So nostalgic. Thank you for restoring a part of silly (my favourite type) history 😀
It's all fun and games until the car had to turn direction at a road intersection.
Congratulations on this restoration. So pleased to see such a well known iconic car now fully restored. Total respect to all the craftsmen with the vision and the skills to do this.
Extending the already extended car is... 😅
Extensive of course!
The guy at 2:00 driving it with a cigarette dangling from his lips feels very on brand for this car... 😂
I've always wanted to be one of these people with endless money. I probably wouldn't do something so crazy just for the sake of doing it but I'd be comfortable. Lol
WOW! I remember this car!! I was a child 10 years old in 1992 year and we buy russian book "Guinnes World Record" in Minsk. I read this book many many times. And I remeber that this limousine was 31 meters long!! :)) and then I saw "30.50 meters" in this video... haa!! :))) its incredible car from book from my childhood :). Thank you for rebuilding it!!! Its amazing!!
*Is it a car .?*
*Please declare it as a hotel ..!*
I saw this in person when I was only 4 yrs old. Glad they rescued it.
Perfect car for Joe, it can’t go anywhere !
Does this employ rear steer? How bad do the center wheels scrub when attempting a turn?
Looks great compared to what it was before, I guess, but the problem with a car this length, are the visible ripples along the sides, which make the panels look warped and damaged. If you look at the underside, it is more apparent. It's a shame because the original car had the same flaws too which you can still see in some photos, but I just assumed these guys would do a better job. Also seeing a hollow shell when they stated it was going to have a full interior is disappointing. Don't get me wrong, the car looks great compared to how they found it, but after following whole the build on Tiktok and this being the end result, it almost feels like they rushed to finish it, cutting corners and not applying the expertise and craftsmanship the car deserved. I mean I can only speak for myself and I think most people will look at it and think it is beautiful, but I also think some will be heavily critical of the final result.
Agree.
Big agree
It's a complete waste of money. Why go all out for something like this that can't be driven or used?
@@BabyJesus66 isn't it going to be an attraction for a motor museum? it makes sense as an attraction - rent it out for parties etc - will easily pay for itself
@@sausagesmcgee7079 it is going to dezerland park Miami car museum to be put on display
It would be cool to see a Doug Demuro review of this land yacht
doug dimousine?
I can just imagine on the back of the car: "Warning! VERY WIDE right turns!"
Verdadeira idiotice de americano.
0:18 love that pic with the queen Mary in long beach
First
Wow first u r the luckiest person in the whole world
@@MultifunGuruji oh pls
Respect man, i remember seeing this car in the guineas world record book, it broke my heart to see what had became of it. Thanks for restoring, maybe you can restore my 1950 dodge, lol, you should really get together with the McBardge owner, help him restore the McDonald's barge to its former glory
My parents had a 1976 Eldorado in the mid 1970s and it was a neat car. Fascinated by this interpretation of the Eldorado. 😀
Everyone talks about the guy who made it but not the motor my respects for the motor that has to handle that mounstrosity and a helicopter
Bobby! Limo Bob....I always wondered what happened to his car! Nice to see it restored! RIP Limo Bob
Mad respect to whoever can drive this on the freeway 💯
Long live that BEAST!! ❤️
I am so happy someone put it together .
Awesome job, awesome awesome job restoring it.
Love it!!!!
I cannot believe they managed to restore it.... it's things like this that make me proud to be a Petrolhead.
When I was a kid I think this sat at a gift shop in Myrtle Beach South Carolina? I remember the pool in the back but it was so rough before.Great Work!
Yes it was in Myrtle Beach, like we didnt already have enough tacky, past their prime attractions...
I’m so glad they restored it.
I'm even more surprised this was not clickbait and is actually the same as the thumbnail.
This Big limousine with a pool is like a Small Town Amazing 👏 😍 🙌 👌
Excellent!!! Nice job!!!!
4:00 wanted to know why this was most replayed. Someone didn’t put their phone on silence 😂
Still I can't believe that this kind of cars🚘 exists 😃