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JFK’S RIDE: Lincoln Continental four-door convertible
It’s 50 years since legendary John F. Kennedy died, and events surrounding his death are inextricably tied to cars. The most famous car associated with him is also the most recognisable. Codenamed X-100 by the US secret service, the limousine was put to work in June 1961 after extensive modifications by the Ohio-based armored coachbuilder Hess & Eisenhardt. Following the president’s assassination in Dallas, the limousine was impounded and examined for evidence before being sent for another significant upfitting in Ohio. It was last used in a presidential procession in 1977, during the Carter Administration, and now is on view at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
Source: BBC Auto
This Saturday, at Turbo Zone!
Konichiwa, mga Kapuso! You’ve read it right — this weekend, Turbo Zone will take you to an awesome journey to the Land of the Rising Sun for a feature of the hottest auto event, the Tokyo Motor Show. Every two years, the automotive world descends on Tokyo to present its vision for the vehicles we’ll be driving in years to come. 2013 is the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, and a host of carmakers from around the world has converged to show off their goods. We’ll give you a coverage that is so extensive, it’ll feel like you were also there! Speaking of experiential, tune in as we’ll also put the spotlight on one of our Kapuso, who will share his positive experience wth BPI Auto Loans. So reserve your Saturday morning and get a whole load of the latest motoring updates, only from Turbo Zone, 10:30 AM on GMA News TV.
MORE AUTO ECCENTRICITES
When it debuted in the Phantom back in 2011, Rolls-Royce’s eye-wideningly pricey Starlight Headlining option prompted no small amount of ridicule from some observers. The feature, available on the Phantom sedan and coupe, as well as the new Wraith coupe, delights its charges with a hand-crafted field of as many as 1600 fibre-optic “stars”, putting to good use a hitherto undeveloped plot of interior real estate. Naturally, the driver can control the brightness of this private galaxy with the touch of a rheostat. Price: $14,675.
Source: BBC Autos
NEVER AGAIN!
In your opinion, what is the most terrible car that should never, EVER make a comeback?
(Shown in photo: Cadillac from Jalopnik)