1964 Lincoln Continental Limousine Customized for Use by Pope Paul VI in Bogota, Colombia, 1968
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Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for Pope Paul VI to use during his 1965 visit to New York City. Three years later, the pontiff used the car again on a trip to Bogota, Colombia. Because Bogota is more than 8,600 feet above sea level, Ford made extensive engine modifications to compensate for the thin air.
Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified this 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for Pope Paul VI to use during his 1965 visit to New York City. Three years later, the pontiff used the car again on a trip to Bogota, Colombia. Because Bogota is more than 8,600 feet above sea level, Ford made extensive engine modifications to compensate for the thin air.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1968
Creators
Keywords
Lincoln Continental automobile
International Eucharistic Congress (39th : 1968 : Bogota, Colombia)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.19782
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10.25 in
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