Abstract: A limousine construction provides a limousine body having an exterior portion with a roof, floor, and sides and six doors which include three right-hand and three left-hand side doors, each with forward pivotally attached edges. The doors include left and right doors which are positioned in pairs including a forward pair, a center pair, and rear doors. The three pairs of doors are positioned to define three seating areas for front, center, and rear seats. Each seat extending transversely fully across the vehicle interior and communicating with the respective pair of doors. The center seating includes a base which is anchored to the vehicle chassis floor between the front and rear seats and includes a generally ell-shaped composite seat/seat back assembly which is movably mounted upon the base between a forward facing and a rearward facing position.

Abstract: A method for converting a passenger vehicle includes a reconstruction of the vehicle rear independent suspension assemblies wherein a pair of rear struts are repositioned increasing the angle of inclination of each rear strut by moving the upper end portion of the strut away from the central portion of the vehicle to thereby increase the spacing between the upper ends of the struts and thus increase lateral load carrying capability of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of converting a sedan hardtop automobile body to a convertible includes severing the hardtop roof panel of the automobile body by forming cuts along the front of the continuous roof panel at the windshield and along the bottom of the rear roof pillars. A pair of structural reinforcement beams are positioned on the bottom of the vehicle connecting the vehicle's engine cradle and the rear transverse support which normally carries the two independent wheels suspension systems. A truss develop loads from the longitudinal beams to the surface of the wheel well lining and to the front shock towers. Transverse structural reinforcement is provided to the vehicle unibody at a position between the engine cradle and the rear transverse member and on the upper surface of the automobile floor pan. The transverse structural member fastens through the floor pan of the vehicle to the longitudinal reinforcements under the vehicle. The continuous roof panel is replaced with a fabric-like folding top.