1969 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, September 1968

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Artifact Overview

Chicago-based coachbuilders Lehmann-Peterson modified this Lincoln Continental limousine for presidential use and delivered it to Washington in October 1968. The extensive bullet-resistant glass panels provided good visibility for the president, while also providing maximum protection. The fold-down rear bumper and folding handrail in the rear deck allowed Secret Service agents to ride on the car.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

1968

Subject Date

03 September 1968

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.1.1660.1193

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in

1969 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, September 1968