1939 Lincoln Presidential Limousine

Photographed at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

1939 Lincoln Presidential Limousine

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the most frequent rider in the stately limousine with its strong, round lines. The car accompanied Roosevelt to dramatic diplomatic meetings in Yalta, Teheran, Casablanca and Malta. Its convertible roof gave the busy president a chance to enjoy the sun and he nicknamed the car the "Sunshine Special". Prseident Harry S. Truman also used this Brunn-bodied limousine after succeeding President Roosevelt.

The car features bullet-proof tires, two-way radio, sirens, a firearms compartment and a red light. In 1942 the car was armored and had the front-end restyled.

Engine: V-12, 150-hp, 414-cid
Weight: 9,300 lbs

Photos by Douglas Wilkinson