Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Customization, Extension, 1961
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Artifact Overview
The Hess & Eisenhardt Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, transformed a stock 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible into the presidential limousine. The firm stretched the car by 3-1/2 feet, added steps for Secret Service agents, and installed a siren, flashing lights, and other special accessories. The customization took approximately six months and the car arrived at the White House in June 1961.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1961
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.B.90912
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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