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Originally Posted by ford71V8
Why would they bring the car to Australia at all?
Nothing here would suffice?
I guess its understandable after what happened in 63 that they trusted no-one to prepare a car for a president's safety
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I think these extras mentioned in the article probably explain why it was flown to Australia:
The vehicle — codenamed the SS-100-X by the US Secret Service — came with added extras such as telephones, a retractable roof, flashing lights, standing platforms for security agents and — questionably, in hindsight — a hydraulic lift that raised the president's seat so that he could be more easily seen.
Post the assassination
Titanium plating was added to the body, along with a bulletproof roof and windows, and flat-proof tyres.
It was also fitted with an air-filtration system to protect against chemical attack.