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- Lincoln Continental Stretch Limousine, Used by Various Dignitaries in New York City and Chicago, 1964-1965 - Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson stretched and modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental for Pope Paul VI to use on his 1965 visit to New York City. The removable roof panel allowed the pontiff to stand and wave to crowds, while step plates and handrails accommodated security personnel. Later, the limousine served as an official parade car in Chicago.
- 1964-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Lincoln Continental Stretch Limousine, Used by Various Dignitaries in New York City and Chicago, 1964-1965
Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson stretched and modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental for Pope Paul VI to use on his 1965 visit to New York City. The removable roof panel allowed the pontiff to stand and wave to crowds, while step plates and handrails accommodated security personnel. Later, the limousine served as an official parade car in Chicago.
- "Ebony," January 1965 -
- January 01, 1965
- Collections - Artifact
"Ebony," January 1965
- 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.
- 1968
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Pope Paul VI Pictured Visiting New York in 1965, Press Release on His 1968 Visit to Colombia - Pope Paul VI visited New York City for 14 whirlwind hours on October 4, 1965. The pontiff gave a blessing at St. Patrick's Cathedral, met with President Lyndon B. Johnson, addressed the United Nations, celebrated mass at Yankee Stadium, and stopped by the World's Fair. Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified a 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for the pope's use.
- 1965 and 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Pope Paul VI Pictured Visiting New York in 1965, Press Release on His 1968 Visit to Colombia
Pope Paul VI visited New York City for 14 whirlwind hours on October 4, 1965. The pontiff gave a blessing at St. Patrick's Cathedral, met with President Lyndon B. Johnson, addressed the United Nations, celebrated mass at Yankee Stadium, and stopped by the World's Fair. Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified a 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for the pope's use.