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
Collection Title
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
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Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson stretched and modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental for Pope Paul VI to use on his 1965 visit to New York City. The removable roof panel allowed the pontiff to stand and wave to crowds, while step plates and handrails accommodated security personnel. Later, the limousine served as an official parade car in Chicago.