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1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan

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#69 of 89 1951 cosmo windshield by mark1950

Jan 03, 2010 (8:41 pm)

I'm looking for a front windshield for my 51 lincoln cosmo. measurements are
18 inches by 58 inches.

#73 of 89 1950 cosmopolitan by jimmg

Jul 14, 2011 (10:07 am)

I have a 1950 Cosmo used as a Limo at this time.I was wondering if anyone out there knows of a good advertising site or if someone out there could give me an Idea what it might be worth.I got so attached to it I am not sure if i'd like to get rid of it.Also how would I look up the previous owners I was told it was one of two Cosmos that belong to President Truman but I could not do a VIN check on it because it only has 9 numbers as a VIN rather than 17 Thanks Jim

#74 of 89 Re: 1950 cosmopolitan [jimmg] by benjaminh

Jul 16, 2011 (5:06 am)

Replying to: jimmg (Jul 14, 2011 10:07 am)
I remember reading about Truman driving one of these (or being driven, more like)! Don't have answers to your questions, but I hope you'll post a link with some pix...

#75 of 89 1950 Cosmo by jimmg

Jul 16, 2011 (5:32 am)

I did research on Truman called the museum in Missouri.They say they needed proof of this.That they don't have the Vin's of his cars.Maybe I can call the White House LOL Don't know how to post a link.Can anyone help

#76 of 89 Re: 1950 cosmopolitan [jimmg] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 16, 2011 (7:28 am)

Replying to: jimmg (Jul 14, 2011 10:07 am)
Here's what I have from the Truman Library:
 
"The 1950 custom Lincoln Cosmopolitan 7-passenger limousine was one of nineteen vehicles made for White House use. It was garaged at Metuchen, New Jersey and was reserved for President Truman whenever he was in the New York area. Alexander J. Barket gave the limousine to the Truman Presidential Museum & Library on April 14, 1972. It has a special body built by the Henney Motor Company of Freeport, Illinois under the direction of the Lincoln-Mercury engineers and with the aid of Lincoln technicians. It is equipped with a high compression V-8 engine. The limousine is part of the museum's permanent collection."
 
Harry like Chryslers for personal cars. He even took a road trip, just him and his wife alone (!!!) in 1953, and stayed in motels along the way.

#77 of 89 Re: 1950 cosmopolitan [Mr_Shiftright] by hoosiergrandad

Jul 16, 2011 (11:25 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 16, 2011 7:28 am)
I've read that after Harry handed the White House keys over to Ike, he and Bess drove back to Missouruh, taking their time and stopping along the way to visit friends......the presidency wasn't quite so imperial in those days. As to the '53 road trip, some old folks still remember Harry stopping at gas stations and drinking Cokes with mechanics in the garage,etc.

#78 of 89 Truman by benjaminh

Jul 25, 2011 (4:40 pm)

I'm not sure, but I think he actually took a train most of the way back home. But you're right, he liked to drive and had the people's touch. We don't think of Truman as particularly charismatic, but I met someone who knew him and said that even when he was in his 70s he had amazing presence...

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