When it comes to "bi-fold doors", the first thing that everyone thinks of must be Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Some car fans believe that only these top luxury cars are qualified to have bi-fold doors. In fact, as early as 1961, Lincoln Continental launched the "SS-100-X" four-door convertible sedan. It's just that "being born at the wrong time" was not very accepted by the fashion of the time, but Rolls-Royce persisted and became a feature.
The most famous Lincoln Continental SS-100-X was the car of former US President John F. Kennedy. Famous for the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The custom modification project of this Lincoln Continental sedan was undertaken by Hess & Eisenhardt Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. The original car was lengthened by 3.5 feet, which translates to almost one meter. The required equipment was installed in accordance with the requirements of the White House. The renovation project lasted about 6 months and was delivered in June 1961.
The car uses a removable glass roof. The bodyguards can easily remove the transparent roof, so that Kennedy can get up from the back seat to interact with the public at any time, which also led to the subsequent tragedy. .
The rear of the car is designed to provide a platform for agents to stand on to ensure the safety of the president.
The car has radios and other facilities specifically designed to provide work and entertainment services for the president.
After Kennedy was assassinated, bulletproof glass that could withstand 12.7 mm bullets was installed.
This car is equipped with a 7.6L V8 high-power engine, with a maximum horsepower of 300 horsepower. It was also a performance monster at the time.
Such a car cannot be bought with money.
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