The Complete History of the Presidential State Car

Coolidge Was Careful

Calvin Coolidge was known for being incredibly cautious in the presidential state car throughout his term. The Associated Press has reported that when around Washington, his driver was under instructions to avoid exceeding 16 miles per hour. There are also reports that Calvin Coolidge would rarely talk to the driver of his vehicle, out of concern that he could ruin the man’s concentration and cause danger. Coolidge’s term was also when the government first started using the Lincoln from the Ford Motor Company. This may have been due to Coolidge’s respect for Henry Ford.