1972 Presidential Limousine, Styling, Interior, circa 1970
THF253303 / 1972 Presidential Limousine, Styling, Interior, circa 1970
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Artifact Overview
In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a replacement for the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential parade limousine. Ford based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan but expanded the length and height for a roomier interior. Unlike standard Lincolns, the rear doors were hinged at the back. Large, bullet-resistant windows provided good visibility for the president.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1970
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2016.0.5.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Chromogenic processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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