The Complete History of the Presidential State Car

The Accidental Purchase of Johnson’s Car

This policy of destroying or not selling state cars has not always been in place. A few years ago, John Lawlor, who was an advisor for “Car Talk” on NPR bought a 1965 Lincoln Continental. He made the purchase due to its condition and its status as a classic car. After buying it, he discovered that there was a White House phone inside. This told Lawlor that it was Lyndon B. Johnson’s car, based on his automotive knowledge. The most recent records indicate that Lawlor has it garaged in Middleborough and the auto is worth over $100,000.