Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first U.S. president to use an armored limousine, a tradition that began during World War II and continues to this day.
Although rare, these limousines occasionally make it to the market. On January 18, 2025, the Mecum Kissimmee Auction will offer a 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, originally built for President Bill Clinton.
This model was one of three made for Clinton, with modifications such as a higher roof, bulletproof doors, an oxygen system, fire suppression system, puncture-resistant tires, and a 450-horsepower Chevrolet V-8 engine. With only about a thousand kilometers driven, it’s a unique opportunity, as the other two limousines are inaccessible to the public, one being at the Clinton Museum and the other under CIA control.
The cost to build the three limousines was approximately $6 million, but no price estimate has been set for the auction. History collectors or armored vehicle enthusiasts may find this exclusive piece of interest, combining advanced security with historical significance.
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