1972 Presidential Limousine, Completed Vehicle, Exterior, 24 July 1972
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In 1972, Ford Motor Company provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos which were modified from standard production Lincolns, the 1972 Continental was designed and built from the ground up for presidential service. Armor plating, bullet-resistant glass and other protective features were a part of the car from the start.
In 1972, Ford Motor Company provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos which were modified from standard production Lincolns, the 1972 Continental was designed and built from the ground up for presidential service. Armor plating, bullet-resistant glass and other protective features were a part of the car from the start.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
24 July 1972
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2016.0.5.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.000 in
Width: 10.000 in
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