Lbj Lehmann-peterson Limousine on 2040-cars
Portland, Oregon, United States
1969 Lincoln Continental Limousine Built by Lehmann-Peterson and Company formed in 1963 near Chicago and was the official supplier of Lincoln Executive Limousines for the Ford Motor Company.
This example serial No.9Y82A-867780 bought new through the office of President pro tempore Carl Hayden of the United States Senate for President Lyndon B. Johnson (36th US President) in January 1969 to be used by his wife Lady Bird Johnson, and was kindly referred to as “The Ranch Car”. It was used extensively by LBJ until sold in 1977 to John Case owner of Classic Chauffeur in Portland Oregon where it had two-tone paint and a rear sunroof added. It was then put into service between 1977-1985 for transporting celebrities and captains of industry. In 1977 Portland became a destination for A-List musicians to play at the memorial coliseum and in the extensive photos is a detailed list of the stars that rode in this limousine.
Partial passenger list: ZZ Top, Tammy Wynette, Natalie Cole, Billy Joel, Jethro Tull, Queen, Thin Lizzy, Janis Ian, Gorge Benson, David Bowie, The Kinks, Supertramp, Seals & Croft, Bad Co., Pink Floyd, Marshall Tucker, The Tubes, Peter Frampton, J.Geils Band, Joan Baez, Waylon Jennings, K.C. & Sunshine Band, Chuck Mangione, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Bay City Rollers, Tony Bennett, Carol King, Heart, REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, Fleetwood Mac, Captain & Tennille, Beach Boys, YES, Donovan, Rush, Grateful Dead, Rod Stewart, Doobies, Bill Blass, CSN, Neil Sedaka, Richie Havens, Hall & Oats, Steve Miller, Average White Band, Blue Oyster Cult, Phoebe Snow, Chicago, Robin Trower, Steve Martin, Andy Williams, Kansas, Johnny Mathis, William Shatner, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, America, Nazareth, Art Garfunkel, Wolfman Jack, Foghat, Patty Smith, Tom Jones, Journey, Proctor & Bergman, Little Feat, Doc Severinson, Boz Scaggs, Tom Petty, Leonard Nimoy, Kris Kristofferson, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Andy Gibb, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Cheap Trick, Little River Band, Bob Welch, Boston, Nantucket, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, Foreigner, Brothers Johnson, John Denver, Bread, Kenny Loggins, Toto, Tanya Tucker, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Elvis Costello, Gene Autry, Styx, Liberace, Judy Collins, Moody Blues, Telly Savalas, Village People, Bee Gees, Charlie Daniels Band, ABBA , Cars, Jimmy Buffett, Jan & Dean, Gordon Lightfoot, Dan Fogleberg, Janet Leigh, War, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Tosh, Barry Manilow, Lou Rawls, Sammy Hagar, Quarterflash, Air Supply, Loverboy, Righteous brothers, The Police, The Go Gos, Scorpions, Triumph, Devo, Def Leppard, Men at Work, Kenny Rodgers, James Brown, Clayton Moore (Lone Ranger), The Who.
Maintained to an exceptionally high standard this limousine is in great condition and very well preserved. It has been stored in a heated garage and any items needed were attended too. It runs strong and smooth. Automatic transmission shifts perfectly. Paint, glass and chrome are show quality. Equipped with, dual fog lights, electric divider window. Clear Oregon title. 136,700 miles and only 27 of these limousines were produced in 1969 with only 12 known survivors.
Truly a piece of American history and still commands attention anywhere it goes. Use this car as a museum piece or put it into service as daily transport. This limousine is a historical icon that would be a great addition to any collection.
Additional photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/20823381@N08/sets/72157643971675994/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU8N6I70arQ&feature=youtu.be
Detailed Lehmann-Peterson history and stats http://my.net-link.net/~dcline/limlpcel.htm http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/l/lehmann_peterson/lehmann_peterson.htm
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