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1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine Customized for Use by Pope Paul VI in Bogota, Colombia, 1968

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for Pope Paul VI to use during his 1965 visit to New York City. Three years later, the pontiff used the car again on a trip to Bogota, Colombia. Because Bogota is more than 8,600 feet above sea level, Ford made extensive engine modifications to compensate for the thin air.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1968

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.O.19782

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10.25 in