The Complete History of the Presidential State Car

Some Cars Feature Tailgating Accessories

Those in the know will tell you that Secret Service agents appreciate the ability to sit down. Some of the state cars actually have built-in features to incorporate this, while still offering visibility and the ability to protect the country’s leader. The 1983 Cadillac DeVille or Fleetwood used by Reagan, for example, has a back bumper that folds out so agents could sit on it. They would hold onto a retractable hand bar to remain stable. This feature may or may not fly on today’s state cars given the stricter safety requirements on autos.