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Interior of Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964775 viewsAfter 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 limousine received a permanent roof with bullet resistant windows, and the interior was trimmed with new upholstery and carpet. The swift rebuild was finished in less than five months.May 20, 2014
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Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964608 views 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.May 20, 2014
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Dashboard, Converted 1961 Presidential Lincoln Continental Limousine, 1964622 views 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.May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Trunk after "Quick Fix," 1964608 viewsAfter 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 back of the car's rear seat was plated with 3/8-inch thick titanium, and the fuel tank was lined with urethane foam able to suppress an explosion. May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Steel Plate Floor Added during "Quick Fix," 1964580 viewsAfter 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 floor was reinforced with 1/8-inch thick steel plate to protect against blasts from grenades or mines. Other portions of the car were armored with 3/8-inch thick titanium plate.May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Rebuilding Body during "Quick Fix," 1964698 viewsAfter 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. Titanium armor, bullet-resistant glass and tires, and a permanent roof improved the president's security. The modified car returned to the White House in May 1964 and remained in service until 1977.May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Air Conditioning Unit after "Quick Fix," 1964677 viewsAfter 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 car's permanent top, fitted with several large bullet-resistant windows, caused the interior to get quite warm. An auxiliary air conditioning unit, installed in the trunk, helped keep temperatures comfortable.May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Interior after "Quick Fix," 1964685 viewsAfter 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 limousine received a permanent roof with bullet resistant windows, and the interior was trimmed with new upholstery and carpet. The swift rebuild was finished in less than five months.May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Driver's Compartment after "Quick Fix," 1964716 viewsAfter 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 limousine received a permanent roof with bullet resistant windows, and the interior was trimmed with new upholstery and carpet. The swift rebuild was finished in less than five months.May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine after "Quick Fix," 1964643 viewsAfter 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. Titanium armor, bullet-resistant glass and tires, and a permanent roof improved the president's security. The modified car returned to the White House in May 1964 and remained in service until 1977.May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine after "Quick Fix," 1964666 viewsAfter 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. Titanium armor, bullet-resistant glass and tires, and a permanent roof improved the president's security. The modified car returned to the White House in May 1964 and remained in service until 1977.May 20, 2014
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine After "Quick Fix," 1964677 viewsAfter 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.May 20, 2014
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