You can now own the only U.S. Presidential limousine
Did you know that no armored vehicle specifically built for the President of the United States has ever been offered or sold to the public?
However, if you are interested, you can bid on one of three original 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham sedans that were originally built for the official use of President Bill Clinton through the Mecum Auctions website.
Unlike the Fleetwood models made for public use, this Fleetwood Brougham has been extended to a length of 6,858 mm, with a wheelbase of 4,255 mm.
Additionally, it has a roof height that is 76 mm taller compared to mass-produced models, designed to maximize viewing space so that the public can see the President during parades.
For the safety of the President, this lengthy sedan is equipped with 76 mm thick glass windows and B6 level armor protection that can withstand attacks from R1 rifles and AK-47s.
It also includes an oxygen supply system, separate climate control for the front and rear compartments, a fire suppression system, and a communication system designed specifically for presidential use.
Fitted with various features including a VHS player, a cathode-ray tube monitor (!), and installed armor protection, this sedan weighs a staggering 4.1 tons—significantly heavier than a standard Fleetwood Brougham sedan, which weighs about 2 tons.
To power this heavy sedan, GM has installed a 7.8-liter V8 engine developed by Jack Roush, producing around 450 hp.
With only 849 km on the odometer, this sedan has rarely been used for official presidential duties compared to the other two sedans, which are now securely stored in a museum.
No price tag has been disclosed at this time, but it is certain that you will need a considerable sum for a sedan that is already three decades old.
According to the description on the Mecum Auctions website, the construction cost for all three sedans reached $6,000,000 (RM26.9 million), a value recorded in the year this sedan was built (1996).
