Thursday, May 22, 2008

The Weizmann's Presidential Car

It is one of the 18 Presidential Lincoln Cosmopolitan Limousines released in 1950 by Ford Motor Company. Of those 18, nine went to the White House, while another eight were scattered throughout the United States, in cities likely to be visited officially by the president. The 18th car went to Israel, where it was used by Dr. Weizmann until his death in 1952.The only other person who owned this model was the American President, Harry S. Truman. Weizmann used his 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan until his death in 1952. It was subsequently used by his wife Vera, and in later years, it was put on display at the Weizmann House in Rehovot. In April 2000, the Limousine was refurbished and restored to its original condition.
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