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- 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine Customized for Use by Pope Paul VI in Bogota, Colombia, 1968 - Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for Pope Paul VI to use during his 1965 visit to New York City. Three years later, the pontiff used the car again on a trip to Bogota, Colombia. Because Bogota is more than 8,600 feet above sea level, Ford made extensive engine modifications to compensate for the thin air.
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1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine Customized for Use by Pope Paul VI in Bogota, Colombia, 1968
Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for Pope Paul VI to use during his 1965 visit to New York City. Three years later, the pontiff used the car again on a trip to Bogota, Colombia. Because Bogota is more than 8,600 feet above sea level, Ford made extensive engine modifications to compensate for the thin air.