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- Overhead View of the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, circa 1963 - Custom-built as an official parade car, this un-armored, open convertible -- named <EM>X-100</EM> by the United States Secret Service -- proved inadequate to protect the president. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in the 1961 Lincoln Continental while riding in a presidential motorcade in November 1963. After radical modifications, <EM>X-100</EM> remained in the White House fleet until early 1977.
- circa 1963
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Overhead View of the 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, circa 1963
Custom-built as an official parade car, this un-armored, open convertible -- named X-100 by the United States Secret Service -- proved inadequate to protect the president. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in the 1961 Lincoln Continental while riding in a presidential motorcade in November 1963. After radical modifications, X-100 remained in the White House fleet until early 1977.
- Three Convertible Roof Options for Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, 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.
- April 24, 1961
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Three Convertible Roof Options for Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, 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 with Convertible Roof Options, 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.
- April 24, 1961
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Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine with Convertible Roof Options, 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.
- Customized 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine on Display for Press, 1965 - Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for Pope Paul VI to use during his October 1965 visit to New York City. Step plates and handrails accommodated security personnel, while a removable roof panel allowed the pontiff to stand and wave to crowds. The limo later served as an official parade car in Chicago.
- 1965
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Customized 1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine on Display for Press, 1965
Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for Pope Paul VI to use during his October 1965 visit to New York City. Step plates and handrails accommodated security personnel, while a removable roof panel allowed the pontiff to stand and wave to crowds. The limo later served as an official parade car in Chicago.
- Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964 - After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy during a November 1963 parade, plans were made to overhaul his presidential limousine -- a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. Among many changes, Ohio company Hess and Eisenhardt re-armored the passenger compartment, added a permanent top, and reinforced additional components. The converted car, completed in May 1964, remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
- June 26, 1964
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Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964
After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy during a November 1963 parade, plans were made to overhaul his presidential limousine -- a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. Among many changes, Ohio company Hess and Eisenhardt re-armored the passenger compartment, added a permanent top, and reinforced additional components. The converted car, completed in May 1964, remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
- Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964 - After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy during a November 1963 parade, plans were made to overhaul his presidential limousine -- a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. Among many changes, Ohio company Hess and Eisenhardt re-armored the passenger compartment, added a permanent top, and reinforced additional components. The converted car, completed in May 1964, remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
- June 26, 1964
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Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964
After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy during a November 1963 parade, plans were made to overhaul his presidential limousine -- a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. Among many changes, Ohio company Hess and Eisenhardt re-armored the passenger compartment, added a permanent top, and reinforced additional components. The converted car, completed in May 1964, remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
- Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964 - After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy during a November 1963 parade, plans were made to overhaul his presidential limousine -- a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. Among many changes, Ohio company Hess and Eisenhardt re-armored the passenger compartment, added a permanent top, and reinforced additional components. The converted car, completed in May 1964, remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
- June 26, 1964
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Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964
After the assassination of President John F. Kennedy during a November 1963 parade, plans were made to overhaul his presidential limousine -- a 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible. Among many changes, Ohio company Hess and Eisenhardt re-armored the passenger compartment, added a permanent top, and reinforced additional components. The converted car, completed in May 1964, remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
- Front Detail of a 1956 Cadillac Presidential Limousine - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows a 1956 Cadillac. Ohio company O'Gara-Hess and Eisenhardt custom-built two of these convertibles -- <EM>Queen Mary II</EM> and <EM>Queen Elizabeth II</EM> -- for presidential motorcade duty. They served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.
- 1957
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Front Detail of a 1956 Cadillac Presidential Limousine
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows a 1956 Cadillac. Ohio company O'Gara-Hess and Eisenhardt custom-built two of these convertibles -- Queen Mary II and Queen Elizabeth II -- for presidential motorcade duty. They served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.
- Interior Detail of a 1956 Cadillac Presidential Limousine - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows a 1956 Cadillac. Ohio company O'Gara-Hess and Eisenhardt custom-built two of these convertibles -- <EM>Queen Mary II</EM> and <EM>Queen Elizabeth II</EM> -- for presidential motorcade duty. They served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.
- circa 1960
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Interior Detail of a 1956 Cadillac Presidential Limousine
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows a 1956 Cadillac. Ohio company O'Gara-Hess and Eisenhardt custom-built two of these convertibles -- Queen Mary II and Queen Elizabeth II -- for presidential motorcade duty. They served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.
- Left Front Interior Detail of a 1956 Cadillac Presidential Limousine - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows a 1956 Cadillac. Ohio company O'Gara-Hess and Eisenhardt custom-built two of these convertibles -- <EM>Queen Mary II</EM> and <EM>Queen Elizabeth II</EM> -- for presidential motorcade duty. They served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Left Front Interior Detail of a 1956 Cadillac Presidential Limousine
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. This photograph from his personal collection shows a 1956 Cadillac. Ohio company O'Gara-Hess and Eisenhardt custom-built two of these convertibles -- Queen Mary II and Queen Elizabeth II -- for presidential motorcade duty. They served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.