Geelong’s Murrell family is looking forward to its Chrysler 300 Super Stretch limousine returning “better than ever”.
Murrell Group owners Daryl and Sharon and their staff were devastated when the vehicle was stolen and damaged in April.
But the company’s insurer has confirmed the family’s pride and joy can be repaired.
“It’s a huge deal to have it back,” says Daryl’s son Tim.
“It’s a flagship for the company and holds sentimental value.”
Always turning a negative into a positive, Daryl and the team at Murrell Chauffeur Drive will use the opportunity to undertake some soon-to-be-announced extensive upgrades and refurbishments to the vehicle so Geelong regains access to a state-of-the art limousine.
The limousine will also return re-badged Spirit of Gordon 2 in honour of Daryl’s late father.
Daryl said the family was sincerely grateful for the overwhelming number of Geelong residents who extended their support after the vehicle was damaged.
The ordeal only confirmed his long-held belief that Geelong residents will go out of their way to “look out for one another”, he says.
Progress, rebuild and upgrade information can be followed on Murrell Chauffeur Drive’s Facebook page, which will include pictures.
The company is taking booking inquiries for the limo’s return, tentatively set for 1 January.
