Vehicle Description
Sale pending. An amazing recreation of the Kennedy Presidential
limousine referred to by the secret service as the X-100. Today,
the original car resides in the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn
Michigan - although it's barely recognizable as the car that served
our 35th President. After Kennedy's assassination the X-100 was
heavily modified... being fitted with armor plating, bullet proof
glass and a fixed roof. It went back into service in 1964 serving
President Lyndon Johnson. It's reported that when it arrived at the
White House still wearing the same shade of blue that Kennedy had
selected Johnson sent it back to be painted black. It remains black
today. The X-100 stayed in service until 1977 serving the Nixon,
Ford and Carter administrations. Upon its retirement it was
returned to the Ford Motor Company who actually owned the car all
along and leased it to the Federal Government for a nominal annual
fee of $500. This replica features many accurately reproduced
features such as the extended wheelbase, rear step bumpers, trunk
lid grab handles, front fender flags and even the correct 1957
Lincoln Premiere hubcaps which replaced the Mark II hubcaps that
were originally on the X-100 when it debuted in 1961. This car has
received a great deal of mechanical and cosmetic restoration work,
and until recently it was featured as the centerpiece of a French
museum of presidential cars from around the world. The X-100
traveled to many cities and foreign nations with President Kennedy
and it's been written that he was quite fond of the car. While
Cadillac and Chrysler were still sporting tail fins and excessive
chrome ornamentation the new Continental was sharp and clean in its
design. It was a radical departure from the "over the top" styling
of the 50's. This new clean styling was a perfect match for
America's young President.This is a rare opportunity to acquire a
quality recreation of the Kennedy Presidential limousine. For
further details call Dave Murray at (407) 592-5039. Asking
$125,000. Trades considered. All cars are shown by appointment.
Please be sure to call or email before visiting as we do not keep
regular hours at our warehouse. Thanks for looking!.