The Complete History of the Presidential State Car

The 1961 Lincoln X-100 Continental’s Late Modifications

The 1961 Lincoln X-100 Continental is perhaps the most famous of all presidential state cars throughout history, as it was the last vehicle Kennedy rode in. Following that incident, it received multiple alterations to improve presidential safety. These included multiple polycarbonate glass layers that were resistant and the addition of a fixed roof. There were also new flat-proof tires and fuel tank protections. That fixed roof was an impressive glass enclosure with 13 pieces of proof glass, all of which was at least one inch thick. At the time, this was the biggest proof glass piece that was curved to be produced.