The Bootmobile is a boot-shaped
automobile
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made by
L.L.Bean
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to celebrate its
centenary
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in 2012. It was introduced on January 17, 2012.
It has visited cities such as
New York City
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with the intent of inspiring people to go outdoors.
It is 13 feet tall, 20 feet long, and 7 feet wide. The boot is made of steel and fiberglass,
and was based on a
Ford F-250 Super Duty truck.
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Individual cars
L.L.Bean