OMG is that F'ugly!

[red-beard]

If this is what Detroit is giving to Obama, stick a fork in it, it's done.

Presidential Limo

[Jim Richards]

It would look better in Aubergine.

[red-beard]

I love Eggplant, as a color.

[livi]

Looks like a classic American vehicle to me. Whats wrong with that.

[red-beard]

Anbd if you can't tell, it's a Cadillac.

So, we can start hearing them say, "That's a Cadillac?" and point, again.

[legion]

Where are the spinners?

[Arizona_928]

I wonder if it's bullet proof?

[red-beard]

More pictures:

[legion]

That's primer, right?

[Arizona_928]

I guess that last picture awsers my queston

[Jim Richards]

yes, it's primer

[ruf-porsche]

Originally Posted by legion

That's primer, right?

Yep. Just waiting for the President or the first lady to select the color.

[Cdnone1]

Trailer hitch?!
Steve

[ruf-porsche]

Originally Posted by red-beard

If this is what Detroit is giving to Obama, stick a fork in it, it's done.

Presidential Limo

Is this what the American People got for their 17 billion dollars?

[Mo_Gearhead]

Just typical camouflaged body panels ...for prying, spy-photo photo-gs.
(its probably a M.B. on ' bags ' underneath)

...they are doing cold weather testing in Detroit as we speak.

Trailer Hitch?

Yes... the First Ladys' mother will be staying with them. She has a Airflow trailer.

[JavaBrewer]

I'd guess the trailer hitch is a carry over from the truck/suv chassis the thing is sitting on.

[BlueSideUp]

Or it's for the removable stand for the Secret Service to use during parades.

[cgarr]

Needs a set of these:

[FastCarFan]

I recently read an article about the Secret Service. It mentioned the new car, which I understand will be unveiled soon, prior to the inauguration.

The article said GM was building the car at a secret location. After it is delivered to the Secret Service, it will be completed disassembled. EVERYTHING will be inspected. The article said they will look for GPS sensors, listening devices, etc. And obviously bombs!

Once it is re-assembled by the Secret Service it will never -- repeat, never -- be out of eyesight of a Secret Service person. The article said it will be protected/watched as closely as the president is.

Years ago I saw a display at the NY Auto Show by the company that helps build the car. I forget the company's name, but it is in Cincinnati. The company does all sorts of protective stuff for cars -- bullet-proof glass, armor plating, etc. I think the company is involved in construction of the presidential limos/SUVs. What I remember is a chart that listed what is done for a Level 1 "package" (e.g., bullet-proof glass), Level 2 (e.g., armor plating), etc. Starting around Level 3 is just said "Top Secret". I think there were 4-5 levels. And I am sure the presidential car is a Level 11!

Interesting stuff. I am sure the "car" has all sorts of cool "mods". For example, it looks like it has some protective "mesh" in front of the radiator.

[gtc]

I see from the last photo that it's anthrax-proof also!