now is behind us right the lincoln model k. car modify for presidential use. this car was not armored at all. nor was it modified to be more luxurious. instead it was modified for practical purposes. a lot of people were getting in and out of the car. this vehicle is most often associated with franklin roosevelt. this comes partly from roosevelt's preference to ride with the top down. this car was in fact modified even more after pearl harbor was attacked in 1941. in 1942 it went back to detroit where lincoln was able to add some armor to the vehicle, so there is some fleeting behind the doors. it was a convertible so still a weak spot. an important turning point in presidential transportation. they were starting to fade away and fall from popularity. there is a lit sign that says police, do not pass. carou come up behind this for some reason, you should not pass it to you the president should always be out in front of the group. there are some graph handles on the fact and five. a couple of platforms they are built into the rear bumper to protect the president

car behind us right now is the lincoln model k is one of the most significant presidential vehicles in that it is the first car specifically modified for presidential use. when i say that, i don't mean armored. nor was it modified to be more luxurious or flashy. instead, it was modified for practical purposes. for example the upholstery is , thicker than it would be on a standard lincoln because a lot of people were getting in and out of the car, putting a lot of where on that seat. this vehicle is most often's oftenated -- most associated with franklin roosevelt, and has a popular nickname, sunshine special, which comes partially from roosevelt's preference to ride with the top down -- it is a convertible -- whenever weather permitted, but also because of roosevelt's sunny optimism throughout the depression and world war ii. he maintained a sort of optimistic persona and his -- in his public appearances. this car was modified even more after pearl harbor was attacked in 1941. in fact, in early 1942, it went back to detroit, where lincoln was able to add some armor to the vehicle. ther