1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine
THF116403 / 1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine
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Artifact Overview
In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1972
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2003.1.1857.5
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 in
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