The Complete History of the Presidential State Car

Harding’s Firsts With the State Car

Warren Harding had several firsts in regard to the presidential state car. He was the first president who also drove. He was also the first who rode a car to his inauguration. Harding’s state car was a Pierce Arrow that he was a big fan of, although he rode in a Packard Twin Six during his inaugural parade. The Republican National Committee provided Harding with this vehicle. At the time, the Washington Post noted that the decision of Harding to arrive at his inauguration in a car was likely the official death of the horse and carriage.