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24/09/2026 6:36 pm
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
24/09/2026 7:20 pm
Terry, loved the video. Thanks.
John Bono
North Jersey
Tony Perrone and Geno reacted
24/09/2026 8:25 pm
Couple points.
The Reagan plane was a 707, not a 737. “The Beast” was coined by the press.
Also, the Parade Car was midnight blue during the Kennedy administration. After it was re-engineered, it was painted black, by direction of the State Department’s Office of Protocol.
The Camp Davids Suburbans are being replaced by Escalades for some details.
The Campaign bus is attached. Cherry wood also attached.
For a decent behind the scenes take on the Parade Limos, see The White House 1600 Sessions here:
Tony Perrone and Steve Jacobs reacted
24/09/2026 8:35 pm
and, as an example of how the Parade Car grew over the years, see this...
Steve Jacobs and Tony Perrone reacted
25/09/2026 4:31 am
and a few pics from the Augusta Golf issue referenced in the YouTube video
the gun car...Reagan may already be in the car...
the guys from the pic above with their G-car.
Tony Perrone reacted
25/09/2026 1:25 pm
Saw that when it first aired - nice info. Gotta love "The Beast!"
cadillaclloyd and Jack Dodds reacted
25/09/2026 8:56 pm
and, as an example of how the Parade Car grew over the years, see this...
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Ha, they look like a 1/24 & a 1/18 !