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
2011.241.14.51
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: 7.938 in
Width: 9.938 in
Inscriptions
Typed caption affixed to back:
June 24, 1964 - Rear view of the 1961 Lincoln after being converted to a 1964. This is a good view of the step bumper and the hand rails for the Secret Service Agents.
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