The Complete History of the Presidential State Car

The Ground Force One Vehicles

The Ground Force One vehicle has a new shell created by Prevost Car, a Quebec-based specialist. It bears the name X3-45 VIP and has three axles. From there, Nashville’s Hemphill Brothers Coach Company outfitted the coach. This resulted in police-style flashing lights on both the front and rear and 505 square feet inside. The Secret Service finished the outfitting with specialized equipment, including secure communications. The Obama administration leased two of these coaches from Hemphill Brothers. They cost $1.1 million each. Mitt Romney had also used one during the campaign against Obama, with that bus becoming a backup for dignitaries.