1972 Presidential Limousine, Completed Vehicle, Interior, July 24, 1972

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Artifact Overview

In 1972, Ford Motor Company provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos which were modified from standard production Lincolns, the 1972 Continental was designed and built from the ground up for presidential service. Armor plating, bullet-resistant glass and other protective features were a part of the car from the start.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

24 July 1972

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2016.0.5.18

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

1972 Presidential Limousine, Completed Vehicle, Interior, July 24, 1972