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- 1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine - In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- 1972
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1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine
In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- 1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine - In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- 1972
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1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine
In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- Presidential Limousines over Two Decades, Showing the New 1961 Lincoln Continental - Ford Motor Company's Lincoln-Mercury Division featured three different Lincoln presidential parade limousines in this 1968 press release. The 1939 Model K (bottom) transported Presidents Roosevelt and Truman from 1939-1950. The 1950 Cosmopolitan (middle) carried Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson from 1950-1967. The 1961 Continental (top) served Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford and Carter from 1961-1977.
- April 24, 1961
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Presidential Limousines over Two Decades, Showing the New 1961 Lincoln Continental
Ford Motor Company's Lincoln-Mercury Division featured three different Lincoln presidential parade limousines in this 1968 press release. The 1939 Model K (bottom) transported Presidents Roosevelt and Truman from 1939-1950. The 1950 Cosmopolitan (middle) carried Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson from 1950-1967. The 1961 Continental (top) served Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford and Carter from 1961-1977.
- 1972 Presidential Limousine, Doors, November 1970 - In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a new presidential parade car. The limousine had to make the president as visible to crowds as possible, but also provide maximum protection. Ford's Special Vehicles Engineering Department based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan, but expanded the car's length and height to create a larger interior.
- November 01, 1970
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1972 Presidential Limousine, Doors, November 1970
In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a new presidential parade car. The limousine had to make the president as visible to crowds as possible, but also provide maximum protection. Ford's Special Vehicles Engineering Department based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan, but expanded the car's length and height to create a larger interior.
- 1972 Presidential Limousine, Doors, November 1970 - In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a new presidential parade car. The limousine had to make the president as visible to crowds as possible, but also provide maximum protection. Ford's Special Vehicles Engineering Department based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan, but expanded the car's length and height to create a larger interior.
- November 01, 1970
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1972 Presidential Limousine, Doors, November 1970
In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a new presidential parade car. The limousine had to make the president as visible to crowds as possible, but also provide maximum protection. Ford's Special Vehicles Engineering Department based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan, but expanded the car's length and height to create a larger interior.
- Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Customization, Extension, 1961 - 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.
- 1961
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Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Customization, Extension, 1961
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.
- Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Customization Complete, 1961 - As originally built, the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine had three different roof options. A removable steel section provided privacy, clear plastic sections provided weather protection, and a completely open top gave the president maximum visibility. The plastic panels fit neatly into the trunk and were available whenever needed. None of the removable tops was armored.
- 1961
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Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Customization Complete, 1961
As originally built, the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine had three different roof options. A removable steel section provided privacy, clear plastic sections provided weather protection, and a completely open top gave the president maximum visibility. The plastic panels fit neatly into the trunk and were available whenever needed. None of the removable tops was armored.
- Two Presidential Cadillac Limousines Loaded inside Lockheed Hercules C-130 Airplane, 1964 - Around 1960, the United States Secret Service began using one of Lockheed's versatile C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to carry presidential vehicles. This was faster and more direct than shipping state cars ahead of the President via railcar or boat -- though loading lengthy automobiles into the plane's cargo compartment was a persistent challenge.
- August 21, 1964
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Two Presidential Cadillac Limousines Loaded inside Lockheed Hercules C-130 Airplane, 1964
Around 1960, the United States Secret Service began using one of Lockheed's versatile C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to carry presidential vehicles. This was faster and more direct than shipping state cars ahead of the President via railcar or boat -- though loading lengthy automobiles into the plane's cargo compartment was a persistent challenge.
- 1972 Presidential Limousine, Interior Rear Compartment, 1974 - In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a new presidential parade car. The limousine had to make the president as visible to crowds as possible, but also provide maximum protection. Ford's Special Vehicles Engineering Department based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan, but expanded the car's length and height to create a larger interior.
- 1974
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1972 Presidential Limousine, Interior Rear Compartment, 1974
In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a new presidential parade car. The limousine had to make the president as visible to crowds as possible, but also provide maximum protection. Ford's Special Vehicles Engineering Department based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan, but expanded the car's length and height to create a larger interior.
- 1969 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, September 1968 - 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.
- September 03, 1968
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1969 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, September 1968
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.