U.S. govt. starts shopping for a new presidential limousine

Fox News ^ | June 21, 2013 | By Gary Gastelu

[Sopater]

The battle to build the next “Beast” has begun.

The Department of Homeland Security has opened bidding for the contract to design and engineer the next presidential limousine. Applications to be considered for the project were due this week, and a winner will be chosen by Sept. 29, but due to the sensitive nature of the vehicle, it’s likely we won’t know anything more about it until the new car enters service, possibly as early as 2015.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service confirmed that the department is looking into purchasing the next generation limo, but couldn’t offer further comment.

[Sopater]

This is what the "recovery" looks like.

[livius]

Maybe a drone?

[ElkGroveDan]

These guys can do it.

[JoeProBono]

[fhayek]

Electric, no doubt.

[Jonty30]

I know the Presidential limo weighs at least twice what a comparable vehicle for citizens, so it’s understandable that they might wear out prematurely despite the fantastic care for the vehicle.

I think it would be interesting what is contained in the new vehicle, assuming that it will still be public knowledge.

[fhayek]

I really getting tyred of all the misspellings.

[Gay State Conservative]

[al baby]

Well they better get one that has a bit more road clearance

[al baby]

Drivin for Jesus Drivin for Jesus Drivin for Jesus Makin all the lights

[taxcontrol]

I would want a 6 wheel like the Mercedes G-wagon.

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/autosblogpost.aspx?post=4d8da24b-54e8-4e61-87f5-99daafd5682b

[SoCal Pubbie]

Whenever I see that pic it reminds me of the Rolls Royce pulled by a horse in the old si fi flick Things To Come.

[BitWielder1]

It better be a Prius or I won't believe anything this president have to say about climate change.

[Gator113]

They might be able to get a good deal on a 1961 Lincoln Continental 4-door convertible. It’s a fixer upper, but it’s been cleaned up real nice. It was mostly used in parades, so it’s got very low miles.

[andyk]

Why?

[andyk]

Haha, horny Mike would go to town on the new beast!

[al baby]

LIKE

[jjotto]

It’s not wear, for sure.

Needs the latest security and electronic gear. Probably too expensive to retrofit.

[GraceG]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlqsYCUluSA

[Average Al]

Why not use that enormous bus we paid for?

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

Give him a Yugo.

[informavoracious]

I’ ve heard good things about the Mercedes-Benz C250.

[tacticalogic]

Can we get the kind that has rollers in the back?

[Celtic Conservative]

Did they get the blood stains out of the upholstery?

CC

[CivilWarBrewing]

The more he pisses off Americans, the more protection he needs. He has a choice; Get back to defending the Constitution or change his limo. He’s changing his limo.

[SpaceBar]

He wouldn’t need to ride around in a tank if he weren’t such a detestible low-life son of a bitch.

[Gator113]

;>)

[blueunicorn6]

Maybe they can glue a bunch of Chevy Volts together.

[RedHeeler]

I’ve got BLM mule, named sassy. They will get a’long just just fine, maybe, probably. Sassy don’t swim that good, so Haw-wi-hee may not be in the future. That’s okay. Staying close to the White house, would be good for President Obama. Since, the US State Dept., probably has a few situations, ready for non-golf kourz, shovel ready solutions. Maybe...

[upchuck]

Interesting that the article never mentions why "The Beast" is being retired.

[jjotto]

I’m guessing they decided it didn’t have enough ground clearance ;D

[elpadre]

will it have a lady’s room for Hillary?

[TLI]

[married21]

A Prius? I think a Chevy Volt would be more Obama’s style. And there are plenty waiting to be purchased.

[sten]

I’d like to see a poll for the yearly amount the American people would be willing to spend for his security

then compare that to the actual amount spent... noting the shock of those polled and using that as a second polling result

[workerbee]

[LyinLibs]

[Old Yeller]

Bout time for a new AF-1 too. You know the current one and its backup are worn out.

[PghBaldy]

http://wateenmobile.com/funny-pictures/images/worlds-longest-limo.jpg

[COBOL2Java]

[Artie]

“It better be a Prius or I won’t believe anything this president have to say about climate change.”

Make it a rickshaw powered by Al Gore.