St. Tropez

[LimoLuvr]

I am looking at a used Lincoln that was stretched by a company called St. Tropez. I have seen several 80's to early 90's limos manufactured by this company, but never any newer ones. Is this company still in business? If so, where? In not, what happened? Would you consider their conversions to be high quality, durable and reliable? I am basically wanting to know if it would or would not be in my best interest to consider purchasing this vehicle. As this will be my first limo and only limo in a new business venture, I don't want to buy something that will not perform and ultimately drive me to close up shop. Thanks in advance to all who respond!

[Michael-Admin]

I thought St. Tropez was a just a VERSION (model) of a Tiffany? Or maybe Krystal?

Anyone?

[AAA/GOT]

The St Tropez were built by a company called American Custom Coach. I have owned two and would not own another. After a few months use the interior conversion components started dropping like flies, they used very cheap parts. Rear AC blower fan, circut board for the rear of the car, tv(s), VCR, carrier bearing in the drive train, second AC compressor ect..

I consider Lorado Coachworks and Krystal Coach to be among the best in the field today. I would look for one of theirs.

[LimoJoe]

Matt is correct. I have a 94. I don’t find it as bad as Matt stated but I am sure there is better on the market today.

[Maxwebster]

Our first car was an '86 St. Tropez TC (complete beater bought just for fun). It had about 6 million miles on it and nearly every bit of factory Lincoln sheet metal had severe rust problems. Even the motor mounts and axles were nearly rusted through (car came from an extremely salty area). However, the center stretch portion was completely rust free and solid as a rock. You could probably put your foot through the floor in the driver compartment but not in the aftermarket passenger compartment. It seems with cars made these days the rust issues are very much the reverse. I know that probably doesn't say much, but it should at least say something about St. Tropez quality (or at least in '86 anyway).

[Dean Schuler]

Limo Luvr, Does the name Earl Scheib ring a bell ?

[LimoLuvr]

Thank you, gentlemen! I had always assumed that St. Tropez was a company. Now I know different. A little education never hurts.