The Complete History of the Presidential State Car

Inspiration for the Vista Roof

The Ford Flex features a unique Vista Roof that turns heads and stands out. However, it was not original as that design first appeared on the 1969 Lincoln Continental that served Nixon. The only difference is that the windows on that historic model could not be opened, which was likely a safety measure. The new Vista Roof can indeed open and is now marketed as a way of brightening and adding ventilation to the interior of the vehicle. The modern version also has a one-touch feature that may not have even been possible at the time of the original inspiration on Nixon’s auto.