1972 Presidential Limousine, Completed Vehicle, Interior, July 24, 1972
THF253333 / 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
Collection Title
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
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Artifact1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by Ronald Reagan
President Ronald Reagan was getting into this car when he was shot by John Hinckley on March 30, 1981. The car carried Reagan to the hospital. Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, and George H.W. Bush also used this car. In 1982 the front sheet metal was updated, but since a 1982 grille no longer fit properly on the 1972 body, a 1979 grille was used.