Yat Ming Road Signatures / 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Bubble Top Limo - Truman & Eisenhower / 1:24th

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    President Truman used this car until the end of his second term. Then, President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered one up for his inauguration in 1953. In 1954, Eisenhower requested a clear, Plexiglas top be made for it. The top wasn’t bulletproof (nor was the body), but it afforded spectators the ability to see the President in inclement weather. Because of this clear top, the limo was unofficially dubbed the “Bubble Top.” When in full convertible mode, the bubble top sections were stored in the trunk. Since there was no longer room to store the spare, a continental kit was added for that purpose, with two steps on the deck on either side for Secret Service agents to stand. A chromed “roll bar” could be installed just behind the front seats, to which a little, fold-up windscreen could be mounted for a standing passenger. There was also a chromed “grab rail” below it for said passenger to hold onto. President Kennedy used this limo for his inauguration in 1961. The fleet of Lincoln's understated-looking limousines remained in service until 1967. One of the “Bubble Tops” can now be seen at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

    The steering works to turn the front wheels smoothly, and with a good range of motion. The continental kit tilts back to allow access to the fully “carpeted” trunk, which also contains part of the limo’s air conditioning system. Many separate, small, chromed parts adorn the exterior of the image. The bubble top also looks good (but doesn’t remove from the image). You’ll also find a reasonable amount of detail on the undercarriage, and the mounting holes for the screws aren’t too obtrusive. The plastic base that the image mounts to says, “Presidential Series – 1950 LINCOLN COSMOPOLITAN (Bubble Top) – Road Signature.  

Part # 24058

Price: $49.95

Status: Available