I visited the HENRY FORD MUSEUM in October for the second year in a row. I highly recommend visiting if you have never done so. Please allow a minimum of 2 days so you won’t feel rushed. I gave myself 3 days and I’m sure I missed something.
In the late 70's I used to help my brother who was into American cars at a guys warehouse full of American cars , the owner went to Spain on holiday came back with short wheelbase Lincoln Continental said the car was a White house protocol car , was told car was in service at the Hawaiian embassy or something like that , the owner wanted to bring his kids up in Europe . It was black and had a thick padded roof small back window looked like it had a very small stretch of about 3 to 4 inches in the B post , was class getting Chauffeur around in it LOL .(UK)
That is technically NOT the car Kennedy was killed in as it appears in the museum. Only the chassis underneath is original, the rest of the car was rebuilt and modified many times over the years.
The once great American auto industry has lost it’s lustre many years ago. I believe after the last for years with Trump so has the presidency. The US has decline on the world stage. It’s never in the Top Ten Best place to live. Stay Corvid Free
Actually one of the last Presidential Limousine that preserved in museum is Bill Clinton's 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Presidential Limousine. You can find the car in William J. Clinton Library and Museum.
That's not one of the last, that IS the last! And Reagan's 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Presidential Limousine is in his library in California and George HW Bush's 1989 Lincoln Town Car Presidential Limousine is at HIS presidential library.
At the Eisenhower farm in Gettysburg Pa in the garage is a Chrysler Imperial about 55 or 66 which they said was used by Ike on his trips in the area. It is in the garage with other vehicles and can only be viewed through the garage door windows.
It's amazing that Teddy Roosevelt would just get out of his 1902 horse drawn limo to shake hands with strangers, considering that his immediate predecessor, William McKinley, was assassinated in 1901. 20 years earlier, James Garfield was shot, and later died due to incompetent medical care. And in 1865, Lincoln was assassinated. Three presidents killed between 1865 and 1901 (inclusive). And yet, TR seemed to act as if there was nothing to worry about. In 1912, he was shot, but survived, while campaigning on a 3rd party "Bull Moose" ticket. He continued to give his speech, saying, "Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don't know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot; but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose"! Contrast this with how the secret service quickly pushed President Reagan in the bullet-proof limousine, and then immediately rushed him off to the hospital, after his nearly successful assassination attempt by John Hinckley in 1981.
After the assassination attempt in 1981, the limousine was refurbished and upgraded by Ford. The original trim on the limousine was early 70’s tail lights, and front grill and headlights. Even though Lincoln had gone through a complete model change in 1980, Ford replaced the front and rear with 1979 trim which was the last year that trim was available for that model limousine. A new limousine was available a few years later during Reagan’s term. Another new Lincoln Town Car limousine was used at George Bush’s inauguration.
We all have opinions. But who agrees with me? well, at least on this one? They should have left the limousine the way it was; without altering it in any way, shape, or form. Why? Because it's all part of U.S. History. They should have left all the dents,scratches, bullet holes, blood stains, original tires, original paint job that was midnight blue, original windshield, windows, trim, strands of whatever, Paper, 🖋️ pens/pencils, tablets, everything that was inside including the original floor mats, everything and anything period (even other evidence) the original limousine keys, and flags in the front, instead of reupholstering it, and adding armored glass, and a bubble and update it for future presidents by painting it black and to modernize it after the fact; when it should have been done like that from the very beginning;(though I know who would have known back then; it was a different era) what good was it at the time that they re-did everything? To show off to the rest of world that yes!, The newly renovated limousine is now safe for future president Lyndon B.Johnson and for other future presidents.
The POTUS has a fleet of limousines, executive sedans and luxury SUVs, all modified and armored, available for his use or the use of anyone he chooses to allow to use the cars. The principle limousine, officially known as the state car, is actually two cars, nearly identical and built from the frame up to highly classified specs by the Secret Service and a contracted coach works. The frame is currently supplied by GM and labeled as a Cadillac though there is very little beyond the frame that provided by the company.
@@jec1ny Thanks for the extra infor provided! Was more specifically asking about how many State Cars a.k.a The Beasts which you have stated as two. So now where do old Beasts go given that they are replaced about every 8 years?
Hi Kevin, The Lincoln Continental used by President Ronald Reagan was manufactured in 1972 and had been updated in the early 1980s, as the limousine was used by subsequent presidents. You can read more about the Reagan car in our digital collections: www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/186628/
They swapped out grills and other external details over the course of the decade. The basic body remained the same. Remember, there was a huge budget for these cars but even so they got as much use out of them as possible before completely replacing. I know when Reagan was shot his still had the '72 taillights. Later '70s taillights are on this one.
@Johnny Lawrence Well, I saw the car in 2018. That is not the story they tell at the Ford Museum in Dearborn, where the car is. As for blood. they have had the chair President Lincoln was shot in on display with blood and everything for over 40 years.
I weel remember Barack Obama being interviewed in his limo accompanied by secret service on their way to pick up hamburgers for the group. I am of the opinion that the reason the latest limos are destroyed has l little to do with checking their build quality.
@@stevenstallabrass3819 He has already bee been bought and sold repeatedly. The question remains: how difficult is it to change Russian/Chinese currency to American?
UncleLiszard * it was also equipped with 2 jump seats between the rear-most seat & drivers seat. Texas Governor John Connolly and his wife said in those jump seats on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, TX.
The midnight blue, un-armored convertible was rebuilt after Kennedy's assassination with a permanent roof, titanium armor plating, and more somber black paint. The limousine returned to the White House and remained in service until 1977. The modified car shows the fundamental ways in which presidential security changed after Kennedy's death.
I visited the HENRY FORD MUSEUM in October for the second year in a row. I highly recommend visiting if you have never done so. Please allow a minimum of 2 days so you won’t feel rushed. I gave myself 3 days and I’m sure I missed something.
The vehicle from 1902 is the best.
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I’d dearly love to see this museum. And I believe they’ve got the Rosa Parks bus there too? Pity I’m in the UK
In the late 70's I used to help my brother who was into American cars at a guys warehouse full of American cars , the owner went to Spain on holiday came back with short wheelbase Lincoln Continental said the car was a White house protocol car , was told car was in service at the Hawaiian embassy or something like that , the owner wanted to bring his kids up in Europe . It was black and had a thick padded roof small back window looked like it had a very small stretch of about 3 to 4 inches in the B post , was class getting Chauffeur around in it LOL .(UK)
That is technically NOT the car Kennedy was killed in as it appears in the museum. Only the chassis underneath is original, the rest of the car was rebuilt and modified many times over the years.
Great museum been there thanks Henry Fd
Great country
Great presidents
Great cars
The once great American auto industry has lost it’s lustre many years ago.
I believe after the last for years with Trump so has the presidency.
The US has decline on the world stage. It’s never in the Top Ten Best place to live.
Stay Corvid Free
That was pretty damn good
I love Lee Iacocca.
@morocca @thehenreyford I walked through this today and when I saw the regan limo I took a pic of the door that the bullet hit
they said the Reagan car was a 72 but Lincoln didn't have that grill till 77 . ??
Actually one of the last Presidential Limousine that preserved in museum is Bill Clinton's 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Presidential Limousine. You can find the car in William J. Clinton Library and Museum.
That's not one of the last, that IS the last! And Reagan's 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood Presidential Limousine is in his library in California and George HW Bush's 1989 Lincoln Town Car Presidential Limousine is at HIS presidential library.
At the Eisenhower farm in Gettysburg Pa in the garage is a Chrysler Imperial about 55 or 66 which they said was used by Ike on his trips in the area. It is in the garage with other vehicles and can only be viewed through the garage door windows.
It's amazing that Teddy Roosevelt would just get out of his 1902 horse drawn limo to shake hands with strangers, considering that his immediate predecessor, William McKinley, was assassinated in 1901. 20 years earlier, James Garfield was shot, and later died due to incompetent medical care. And in 1865, Lincoln was assassinated. Three presidents killed between 1865 and 1901 (inclusive). And yet, TR seemed to act as if there was nothing to worry about. In 1912, he was shot, but survived, while campaigning on a 3rd party "Bull Moose" ticket. He continued to give his speech, saying, "Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don't know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot; but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose"! Contrast this with how the secret service quickly pushed President Reagan in the bullet-proof limousine, and then immediately rushed him off to the hospital, after his nearly successful assassination attempt by John Hinckley in 1981.
IM RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT
The car shown as a 1972 looks like a 1976. Wasn’t there a ‘72 or is this the same car converted to look look newer?
After the assassination attempt in 1981, the limousine was refurbished and upgraded by Ford. The original trim on the limousine was early 70’s tail lights, and front grill and headlights. Even though Lincoln had gone through a complete model change in 1980, Ford replaced the front and rear with 1979 trim which was the last year that trim was available for that model limousine. A new limousine was available a few years later during Reagan’s term. Another new Lincoln Town Car limousine was used at George Bush’s inauguration.
God bless you all
When Kennedy was killed in that car it should never been used again. I think it was disrespectful
+1
destroyed the crime scene
Chill on that Kit Kat
Wonder if it still work
Why the fuck would they ever let a president ride in a convertible? I've never understood that.
Nice car
We all have opinions. But who agrees with me? well, at least on this one? They should have left the limousine the way it was; without altering it in any way, shape, or form. Why? Because it's all part of U.S. History. They should have left all the dents,scratches, bullet holes, blood stains, original tires, original paint job that was midnight blue, original windshield, windows, trim, strands of whatever, Paper, 🖋️ pens/pencils, tablets, everything that was inside including the original floor mats, everything and anything period (even other evidence) the original limousine keys, and flags in the front, instead of reupholstering it, and adding armored glass, and a bubble and update it for future presidents by painting it black and to modernize it after the fact; when it should have been done like that from the very beginning;(though I know who would have known back then; it was a different era) what good was it at the time that they re-did everything? To show off to the rest of world that yes!, The newly renovated limousine is now safe for future president Lyndon B.Johnson and for other future presidents.
One day Im going to ride in the beast
Kennedy's limo has a button for "WTOP"!
How many Limos are available to every sitting POTUS!
The POTUS has a fleet of limousines, executive sedans and luxury SUVs, all modified and armored, available for his use or the use of anyone he chooses to allow to use the cars. The principle limousine, officially known as the state car, is actually two cars, nearly identical and built from the frame up to highly classified specs by the Secret Service and a contracted coach works. The frame is currently supplied by GM and labeled as a Cadillac though there is very little beyond the frame that provided by the company.
@@jec1ny Thanks for the extra infor provided!
Was more specifically asking about how many State Cars a.k.a The Beasts which you have stated as two.
So now where do old Beasts go given that they are replaced about every 8 years?
That's not a 1971 continental.
It's a 1977-1979 continental.
Hi Kevin,
The Lincoln Continental used by President Ronald Reagan was manufactured in 1972 and had been updated in the early 1980s, as the limousine was used by subsequent presidents.
You can read more about the Reagan car in our digital collections: www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/186628/
The Kennedy Lincoln was also updated. They kind of did that.
They swapped out grills and other external details over the course of the decade. The basic body remained the same. Remember, there was a huge budget for these cars but even so they got as much use out of them as possible before completely replacing. I know when Reagan was shot his still had the '72 taillights. Later '70s taillights are on this one.
@Johnny Lawrence
Well, I saw the car in 2018. That is not the story they tell at the Ford Museum in Dearborn, where the car is.
As for blood. they have had the chair President Lincoln was shot in on display with blood and everything for over 40 years.
@Johnny Lawrence
Watch their video and listen carefully.
ua-cam.com/video/y9B6dNplXJU/v-deo.html
or even better - go and see the museum.
Since a new limo was made for 2017, will you guys acquire the old one?
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It was destroyed
Why is Mo Rocca (CBS Historian) in this video 😆
The first limo modified for a president was right at the start of world war 2;interesting
I weel remember
Barack Obama being interviewed in his limo accompanied by secret service on their way to pick up hamburgers for the group. I am of the opinion that the reason the latest limos are destroyed has l little to do with checking their build quality.
You poor America idiot.
Biden's limo will no doubt have an upgraded GPS so he won't have to ask "...where am I?"
What a knob ed! At least he won’t have to ask who to bribe!
@@stevenstallabrass3819 He has already bee been bought and sold repeatedly. The question remains: how difficult is it to change Russian/Chinese currency to American?
@@russellflacco7811 trump has the conversion charts. He got them when he opened his chinese account.
jfk s car was four seater ,where is it !
UncleLiszard * it was also equipped with 2 jump seats between the rear-most seat & drivers seat. Texas Governor John Connolly and his wife said in those jump seats on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, TX.
Sorry Regean had the best.
ليموزين صناعتكم تهمكم انتم لا تهمني بشيئ، ببلاش آخذها بفلس واحد اتركوها عندكم ضعوها في كوب ماء و اتركوها مهلة زمنية ثم اشربوا ماءها...
Not a 61 Continetal. Limo. Thats a 62.
It’s sad that the newer president limos have to be destroyed
where is the blood and brain splatter on kennedys X-100?
The midnight blue, un-armored convertible was rebuilt after Kennedy's
assassination with a permanent roof, titanium armor plating, and more
somber black paint. The limousine returned to the White House and remained in service until 1977. The modified car shows the fundamental ways in which presidential security changed after Kennedy's death.
The original SS100X was cleaned up at Parkland Hospital.
Why did they paint and change Kennedy’s limo they should of kept it the same .
Yes agree with you. In fact that car should have been preserved as it was. The 'JFK Blue' is a smart and very good looking shade of blue.
👍👍👍👍👍❤😂.
JFK’s is the brainy looking one😐
Mo is so annoying.
Put away the vechiles,..help climate change!!