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A Series 75 1955 Cadillac Presidential limousine that was used during the Eisenhower era that has been in slumber in Europe for more than twenty years is back in the United States to go through an auction handled by RM Auctions.

The Eisenhower White House limousine was customized by Hess & Eisenhardt with chassis number 557555865. The presidential limo will be among 1,200 collectible cars that goes up for sale at the Auburn Fall weekend in Indiana.

The 1955 Cadillac was really commissioned to serve the then First Lady Eisenhower and also be used for formal services and parades when needed. The car was modified by Hess & Eisenhardt to become a pillarless hardtop limousine which gives photographers a great view. It also has a sliding sunroof that allowed the president and his wife to stand so they can be seen by the public. A grab rail was added to lessen the strain of the occupant when standing during a parade.

This presidential limousine was in the garage of the White House during the term of President Eisenhower. In 1988 it was bought by a French Presidential car collector Olivier Delafon and was purchased by its latest owner in 2006.

The presidential limo is expected to sell between $175,000 thru $225,000 during the auction.

Other expected head-turners during the auction will be a 1933 Cadillac Convertible Coupe that was used for the award winning movie Sea Biscuit, Johnny Paycheck’s 1970 Cadillac limousine, and a 1938 Packard Landaulet customized for Doris Duke.