1938 Cadillac Presidential Limousine for Sale
Although the Kennedy assassination may have resulted in presidential limos that have more in common with a Sherman tank than they do a luxury sedan, there was once a time when presidents sloughed off such security, preferring instead to favour visibility. That meant being driven around in cars like this: a specially made 1938 Cadillac stretched convertible fitted with an amazing V-16 engine. Having driven around such memorable figures as FDR, Truman, and Eisenhower, this particular car was one of two commissioned by the white house, where their imposing size rewarded them with the nicknames "Queen Mary" and "Queen Elizabeth." Having long since entered the civilian world, both cars were refitted with more reliable V8s, and have been meticulously cared for, with this particular one (the Queen Mary, in case you were wondering) winning an award for the best unrestored classic at the well-recognized Amelia Island concours d'elegance in 2002.
However, although it may be a compelling piece of automotive history, the car's current owner, John O'Quinn will be selling the Queen Mary to the highest bidder at RM Auction's Arizona-based event next week. Expected to fetch somewhere in the neighbourhood of $350,000, the car will undoubtedly be appreciated by its next owner as much as it has been by its previous.