Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964
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Artifact Overview
After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy during a November 1963 parade, plans were made to overhaul his presidential limousine -- a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. Among many changes, Ohio company Hess and Eisenhardt re-armored the passenger compartment, added a permanent top, and reinforced additional components. The converted car, completed in May 1964, remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
26 June 1964
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2011.241.14.48
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: 8.063 in
Width: 9.938 in
Inscriptions
Type-written caption on back:
June 26.1964 - A full-side view of the 1961 Lincoln. This clearly shows the new top that was bullet proof and the heavier glass. The hard top was covered to make it look like a convertible.
Stamped:
272-5-WH64
June 26 1964
Dan Lewis
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