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04-12-2014, 03:36 PM
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If you are afraid to fly or just want to arrive at your ultimate destination in absolute comfort, then the Ford Transit Skyliner concept might be the perfect vehicle for you. Built by Galpin Auto Sports (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/galpin+auto+sports/) and based on a 2015 Transit (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/transit/), the van is basically a private jet on wheels. It even has a touch of Transformers (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/transformers/) about it with the ability to switch between four modes by pressing a button in a smartphone app.
Based on the long wheelbase, high-roof model with 487 cubic feet of cargo space and 6 feet, 9.5 inches of interior height, the Skyliner has movable captains chairs that shift around among four modes. In theater mode, the seats turn and recline to face a 52-inch retractable movie screen with 7.2 surround sound. For business, a motorized table unfolds, and the chairs gather around it. There is a mode for tailgating where the door opens four-feet wide, and, when traveling, passengers can recline back with footrests that extend for maximum comfort.
To make the ride even plusher, there is a satellite and media server to meet your entertainment needs, and there is even a built-in bar in the back. If this Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) had a bathroom, you could live in it. Of course, you would need to hire a driver to enjoy all the amenities in the back.
The exterior of the van wears a custom silver paint with contrasting gray on the lower portion and chrome trim. The Transit goes on sale this summer, and the Skyliner is going to be on display at the New York Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/). Scroll down (http://www.mnfords.com/2014/04/12/ford-transit-skyliner-concept-official/#continued) to read the official announcement.Continue reading Ford Transit Skyliner Concept is a Gulfstream for the road (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/12/ford-transit-skyliner-concept-official/)
Ford Transit Skyliner Concept is a Gulfstream for the road (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/12/ford-transit-skyliner-concept-official/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Sat, 12 Apr 2014 17:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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If you are afraid to fly or just want to arrive at your ultimate destination in absolute comfort, then the Ford Transit Skyliner concept might be the perfect vehicle for you. Built by Galpin Auto Sports (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/galpin+auto+sports/) and based on a 2015 Transit (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/transit/), the van is basically a private jet on wheels. It even has a touch of Transformers (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/transformers/) about it with the ability to switch between four modes by pressing a button in a smartphone app.
Based on the long wheelbase, high-roof model with 487 cubic feet of cargo space and 6 feet, 9.5 inches of interior height, the Skyliner has movable captains chairs that shift around among four modes. In theater mode, the seats turn and recline to face a 52-inch retractable movie screen with 7.2 surround sound. For business, a motorized table unfolds, and the chairs gather around it. There is a mode for tailgating where the door opens four-feet wide, and, when traveling, passengers can recline back with footrests that extend for maximum comfort.
To make the ride even plusher, there is a satellite and media server to meet your entertainment needs, and there is even a built-in bar in the back. If this Ford (http://www.autoblog.com/ford/) had a bathroom, you could live in it. Of course, you would need to hire a driver to enjoy all the amenities in the back.
The exterior of the van wears a custom silver paint with contrasting gray on the lower portion and chrome trim. The Transit goes on sale this summer, and the Skyliner is going to be on display at the New York Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/new-york-auto-show/). Scroll down (http://www.mnfords.com/2014/04/12/ford-transit-skyliner-concept-official/#continued) to read the official announcement.Continue reading Ford Transit Skyliner Concept is a Gulfstream for the road (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/12/ford-transit-skyliner-concept-official/)
Ford Transit Skyliner Concept is a Gulfstream for the road (http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/12/ford-transit-skyliner-concept-official/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Sat, 12 Apr 2014 17:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.mnfords.com/rss-term-of-use/).
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