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.