Customized 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine on Display for Press, 1965

THF208718 / Customized 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine on Display for Press, 1965
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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 October 1965 visit to New York City. Step plates and handrails accommodated security personnel, while a removable roof panel allowed the pontiff to stand and wave to crowds. The limo later served as an official parade car in Chicago.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2011.241.14.34

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Edward L. Gies in Memory of Morgan L. Gies.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 9.938 in

Customized 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine on Display for Press, 1965