Re: Historic connection

Posted by Daniel Leininger On 2008/8/1 16:57:27

I have a book at home on Presidential Automobiles. Can't recall the exact title or author. I think Truman didn't get a new limo and preferred Chryslers for personal transport. I am sure he rode in his share of Packards, including the photo op mentioned. I believe a Lincoln/Contintental was built for Eisenhower. After the assassination of John Kennedy, open cars for presidents were a thing of the past. The bullet proof limo was here to stay.

(I am sure there as errors in above recollections. So who will keep me honest this time, guys?)

All of these cars are out of my league. There is a certain fascination with the old limos. Now a days, if it isn't stretched to 35 ft it isn't attracting attention (Give them a block and they can turn this 'Hummer Limo' around.)

Sorry, I am ranting. Must be on a sugar high. Anyway back to Nimitz, glad to here his 'taxi' is still around.

DanL