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| Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929) was nicknamed "Cautious Cal" because he never drove faster than 25 km/h! He also had a soft spot for the Pierce-Arrows. In fact, during his term he signed an agreement with the manufacturer in order to lease five new cars instead of buying them. The photo shows him in the middle Pierce-Arrow during a parade on March 4, 1925. |
Very early on in its history, the automobile insinuated itself into the stables of the White House, at the onset only occasionally replacing the carriages and other horse-driven vehicles. Presidents William McKinley (1897-1901) and Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909) often used automobiles during their respective terms of office.
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| The "Sunshine Special" was the first White House car to be considerably modified for safety reasons. This 1939 Lincoln Special K was often used by Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) before World War II. Before being rebodied and serving the president of the United States, this was Al Capone's personal car! |
