The Complete History of the Presidential State Car

Eisenhower Drove a Classic

Although it was not technically a state car, it is worth noting that Dwight Eisenhower drove a unique vehicle during his campaign in 1952. This was a 1914 Rauch and Lang vehicle that was an electric vehicle. It surprises some to learn that electric cars have been on the roads for over a century. That particular company only lasted from 1905 to 1920. The one Eisenhower used during his campaign had belonged to his parents. Now, you can find it at the Eisenhower Museum, if you visit that location in Abilene, Kansas.