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- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine during Richard Nixon's Inaugural Parade, 1973 - President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon waved to the crowd during the January 20, 1973, inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. The Nixons stood through a door cut into the roof of the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential limousine. This hatch was one of several modifications made after the car's rebuild in the wake of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
- January 20, 1973
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine during Richard Nixon's Inaugural Parade, 1973
President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon waved to the crowd during the January 20, 1973, inaugural parade in Washington, D.C. The Nixons stood through a door cut into the roof of the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential limousine. This hatch was one of several modifications made after the car's rebuild in the wake of President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
- 1972 Presidential Limousine, Styling, Interior, circa 1970 - In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a replacement for the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential parade limousine. Ford based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan but expanded the length and height for a roomier interior. Unlike standard Lincolns, the rear doors were hinged at the back. Large, bullet-resistant windows provided good visibility for the president.
- circa 1970
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1972 Presidential Limousine, Styling, Interior, circa 1970
In 1970, the Secret Service commissioned Ford Motor Company to build a replacement for the 1961 Lincoln Continental presidential parade limousine. Ford based the new car on the 1972 Lincoln Continental sedan but expanded the length and height for a roomier interior. Unlike standard Lincolns, the rear doors were hinged at the back. Large, bullet-resistant windows provided good visibility for the president.
- Rendering, "Hinge Suggestions, Rear Deck Lid, Lincoln Continental," July 20, 1945 - Lincoln did not build civilian automobiles during World War II. Like all American automakers, the company dedicated its production capacity to military goods. But Lincoln designers were always thinking ahead to postwar cars. This drawing features one proposal. Lincoln's first all-new postwar models were introduced to the public in April 1948.
- July 20, 1945
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Rendering, "Hinge Suggestions, Rear Deck Lid, Lincoln Continental," July 20, 1945
Lincoln did not build civilian automobiles during World War II. Like all American automakers, the company dedicated its production capacity to military goods. But Lincoln designers were always thinking ahead to postwar cars. This drawing features one proposal. Lincoln's first all-new postwar models were introduced to the public in April 1948.
- 1940 Lincoln Continental Coupe, April 1940 - Inspired after a 1938 trip to Europe, Edsel Ford collaborated with designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie on a custom car with a sophisticated "continental" look. Reaction to Mr. Ford's prototype was so positive that Lincoln put the car into regular production. The first-generation Lincoln Continental remained in production from 1940 through 1948.
- April 22, 1940
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1940 Lincoln Continental Coupe, April 1940
Inspired after a 1938 trip to Europe, Edsel Ford collaborated with designer E.T. "Bob" Gregorie on a custom car with a sophisticated "continental" look. Reaction to Mr. Ford's prototype was so positive that Lincoln put the car into regular production. The first-generation Lincoln Continental remained in production from 1940 through 1948.
- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy; on Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 2007 - For several decades, the White House leased limousines from Ford Motor Company for presidential use. When cars became too dated in appointments and appearance, they were returned to Ford. The automaker presented four of these limos to The Henry Ford -- including the 1961 Lincoln Continental limousine, seen here in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in 2007.
- September 01, 2007
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy; on Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 2007
For several decades, the White House leased limousines from Ford Motor Company for presidential use. When cars became too dated in appointments and appearance, they were returned to Ford. The automaker presented four of these limos to The Henry Ford -- including the 1961 Lincoln Continental limousine, seen here in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in 2007.
- Memo from Ford Product Engineering Office regarding Cars Used in Magic Skyway at New York World's Fair, November 1965 - Ford officially unveiled the Mustang at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964. Twelve Mustangs were among the specially modified cars that carried fair visitors on Ford's Magic Skyway ride. The attraction, designed by Disney, transported riders past animated dioramas depicting historical scenes from the dinosaurs to the Space Age.
- November 01, 1965
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Memo from Ford Product Engineering Office regarding Cars Used in Magic Skyway at New York World's Fair, November 1965
Ford officially unveiled the Mustang at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964. Twelve Mustangs were among the specially modified cars that carried fair visitors on Ford's Magic Skyway ride. The attraction, designed by Disney, transported riders past animated dioramas depicting historical scenes from the dinosaurs to the Space Age.
- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy; on Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 2007 - For several decades, the White House leased limousines from Ford Motor Company for presidential use. When cars became too dated in appointments and appearance, they were returned to Ford. The automaker presented four of these limos to The Henry Ford -- including the 1961 Lincoln Continental limousine, seen here in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in 2007.
- September 01, 2007
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy; on Exhibit in Henry Ford Museum, 2007
For several decades, the White House leased limousines from Ford Motor Company for presidential use. When cars became too dated in appointments and appearance, they were returned to Ford. The automaker presented four of these limos to The Henry Ford -- including the 1961 Lincoln Continental limousine, seen here in Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in 2007.
- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine without Sunshade after "Quick Fix," 1964 - After President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, the Hess & Eisenhardt Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, rebuilt the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine into an armored car. The most prominent change was a permanent top fitted with bullet resistant windows around the sides and in the roof. The rooftop windows could be covered with a black vinyl top.
- June 01, 1964
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine without Sunshade after "Quick Fix," 1964
After President John F. Kennedy's assassination on November 22, 1963, the Hess & Eisenhardt Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, rebuilt the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine into an armored car. The most prominent change was a permanent top fitted with bullet resistant windows around the sides and in the roof. The rooftop windows could be covered with a black vinyl top.
- Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Showing Transparent Top with Agent Standing on Side Step, 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, Showing Transparent Top with Agent Standing on Side Step, 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.
- Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Customization, Installing Rear Enclosed Roof, 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, Installing Rear Enclosed Roof, 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.