Fun fact. This limo was possibly the fastest one ever built, with a rumored top speed of 228 km/h. It was also the first presidential limo that was purpose-built for the job from the ground up.
I'm sure many of you are also aware that FDR used a Cadillac that was confiscated from Al Capone's seized assets when they got him on tax evasion. (If I'm not mistaken) . Capone had an armored car before the Secret Service acquired one for The President. Even by mid-1930's standard, the car was a beast.
Presidential Limousines are not to be sold due to security concerns. How were they able to get a hold of one? The secret service usually uses the ones taken out of commission for training and they run them into the ground.
Although I'm not keen on it, this was for sure one for delivery for the Secret Service. Know a guy in the Technical Services Division (the USSS branch that handles limos) and he told me that he could remember it well. President Clinton got a 1993 Fleetwood model, which he used until the end of his term in 2001. However, it's always tradition that when a new term (half-way) goes over, the limo is changed. This car was bulit in 1996 to be the official one to the 1997 Inauguration onwards (Clinton's second term) ; but the Secret Service declined to use it since it wasn't much of a change. It stood in the garage for a few years before being sold. That's the only case I ever recall to a official presidential limousine delivered to the Secret Service to get in public hands. Those things were bulit by a R&D GM division, where this thing has the chassis of if I'm not mistaken a 3500 Silverado. Although I can't say until what caliber that armor stops, it's more armored than anything offered in the armored car market, even in 2020. The only cars more "advanced" to it would be the other official limos that were given to the USSS. Hope this helps!
@@kratzlaff308 Yup, those are purposefully built by GM in Warren Tech Center. I used to see those presidential limousines running when I worked in their proving ground
It was a glories time to see the 44th American president Barack H.Obama and Michelle step out of the BEAST and walk down on Pennsylvania Ave. that was a special day for America. Stay Corivd Free Cheers
If it was real Jay Leno would have brought it full stop & all the other presidential cars or historical car's that way you have it , like he said he buys car's for what they are, as far as historical Value, which in turn means it will always make $$ for him & a tax right off as well.
ROSH 454 & 12,000 pounds, which is to say you have what maybe around 6 TONS, so it would need at least near 1,000 horse power to make the car move at speed if it needed to get going in a hurry, totally fake as far as it a original Presidential CAR, maybe a copy of 1, which these days its not had to produce, especially when you have computers & scanners that will copy almost anything you want, also if original then a Museum would buy it as part of the presidential collection of cars ? also the biggest give away NO Presidential SEAL anywhere on the inside of the car or the outside of the car ?
At 12,000lbs she ain't exactly light on her feet is she, 650hp it must have been detuned because that's not enough to get that cow moving, we're talking more like North of 1000hp and monster torque numbers also. What a waist of money on that vehicle.
Fun fact. This limo was possibly the fastest one ever built, with a rumored top speed of 228 km/h.
It was also the first presidential limo that was purpose-built for the job from the ground up.
best presidential limo next to kennedy's lincoln. That one was the coolest.
The original version of it was, absolutely. Not the version currently in the Ford museum
This is why I bought a Fleetwood. If it’s commissioned for the president, it’s good enough for me lol!
I'm sure many of you are also aware that FDR used a Cadillac that was confiscated from Al Capone's seized assets when they got him on tax evasion. (If I'm not mistaken) . Capone had an armored car before the Secret Service acquired one for The President. Even by mid-1930's standard, the car was a beast.
I saw this one live on TV back in 08
It Must feel good to buy a piece of History
That thing is a beautiful tank !
To bad the new car doesn't have styling like this car . The present car just looks like an armored tank.
No new car has any kind of styling.
Much classier than the current presidential limo.
my favorite is cadillac 1983 Ronald Raegan
Yes very nice one
Regular Cadillac is good enough for me.
Gorgeous Car!!
Presidential Limousines are not to be sold due to security concerns. How were they able to get a hold of one? The secret service usually uses the ones taken out of commission for training and they run them into the ground.
ELECTRICCLOCK They said right at the start it was never actually used.
Although I'm not keen on it, this was for sure one for delivery for the Secret Service. Know a guy in the Technical Services Division (the USSS branch that handles limos) and he told me that he could remember it well. President Clinton got a 1993 Fleetwood model, which he used until the end of his term in 2001. However, it's always tradition that when a new term (half-way) goes over, the limo is changed. This car was bulit in 1996 to be the official one to the 1997 Inauguration onwards (Clinton's second term) ; but the Secret Service declined to use it since it wasn't much of a change. It stood in the garage for a few years before being sold.
That's the only case I ever recall to a official presidential limousine delivered to the Secret Service to get in public hands. Those things were bulit by a R&D GM division, where this thing has the chassis of if I'm not mistaken a 3500 Silverado. Although I can't say until what caliber that armor stops, it's more armored than anything offered in the armored car market, even in 2020. The only cars more "advanced" to it would be the other official limos that were given to the USSS.
Hope this helps!
@@kratzlaff308 Yup, those are purposefully built by GM in Warren Tech Center. I used to see those presidential limousines running when I worked in their proving ground
I cannot help but wonder what the fuel economy is. How many gas stations per mile?!!!
The 96 was sharp. However, i think they were bad on brakes. The brakes were always wearing because of the chassis and the weight of the car
IF YOU DID NOT WATCH IT SOLD FOR $250,000 if you don't want to know that IT SOLD FOR $250,000than do not read the part that says IT SOLD FOR $250,000
Old cast iron style master cylinder, Weird!
Actually many presidents used Cadillacs, including Reagan, Clinton, and both Bushes. Bush 41 was the last to have a Lincoln.
Reagan used a Lincoln in the beginning.... It was a Lincoln that drove him to the hospital after he was shot.
Damn you can buy armoured b6 and b7 bomb proof cars and limos but unless custom made you wont find a limo or car with probably over 1m upgrades
I know the guy that got it. He turned it into a taxi.
I'm interested in purchasing this car my email is ryanjenkins00@gmail.com
Perfect for Chicago
625hp!!
I wonder what rearend
Every drug dealer in the US will be bidding on this one 🙈💁
It was a glories time to see the 44th American president Barack H.Obama and Michelle step out of the BEAST and walk down on Pennsylvania Ave. that was a special day for America.
Stay Corivd Free
Cheers
The only president worse than Obama is the moronic asshole in the White House now. Joe Stalin, oh I mean Biden.
Eaton, new process
this cars shits on maybach.
If it was real Jay Leno would have brought it full stop & all the other presidential cars or historical car's that way you have it , like he said he buys car's for what they are, as far as historical Value, which in turn means it will always make $$ for him & a tax right off as well.
7071t6 Sounds like he was the one selling it.
***** I would agree. :)
that BETTER be rear wheel drive!
touche!
@bodyvegas where I live the gas is about 8$ per gallon and i drive a full-size chevy. who cares about the fuel consumption!
I want to be president of the US to get a car like that ! Yes, i'm real !
Okay.....
F it. I'll vote for you.
@@my1vice Thanx !!
As of now starting with George bush jr's first limo.
ROSH 454 & 12,000 pounds, which is to say you have what maybe around 6 TONS, so it would need at least near 1,000 horse power to make the car move at speed if it needed to get going in a hurry, totally fake as far as it a original Presidential CAR, maybe a copy of 1, which these days its not had to produce, especially when you have computers & scanners that will copy almost anything you want, also if original then a Museum would buy it as part of the presidential collection of cars ? also the biggest give away NO Presidential SEAL anywhere on the inside of the car or the outside of the car ?
@ChevyBM Most people care about fuel consumption and taking care of the planet. Obviously two things you are oblivious to.
Yes, that car will destroy the planet and the universe and stuff.
At 12,000lbs she ain't exactly light on her feet is she, 650hp it must have been detuned because that's not enough to get that cow moving, we're talking more like North of 1000hp and monster torque numbers also.
What a waist of money on that vehicle.
did i hear 625 hp? :O
Now the owner have to ship it to Russia where he is going to get $2000000 in the hart beat,
24 v electrical system
~ Good car for the drug cartel mafia. Send it to Mexico _!_ ✔
😍😍💔
Dana 80
@dtrks80 An idiot would LOL. Not saying you are, but at $4.00 per gallon, good luck driving this waste of a car. It needs to be in a museum.
Multi-millionaires are very concerned about the fuel costs .