Jackie Kennedy’s Imperial Limousine Just Got Flipped For $299,900

Someone really appreciates this car.

A 1964 Imperial Crown Ghia limousine built for The White House motor pool that was auctioned last March for $181,500 has been resold for a much larger amount.

The black stretch was based on a Chrysler LeBaron convertible chassis and handcrafted by coachbuilder Ghia in Italy. It’s one of 10 similar vehicles that were produced and features a 340 hp 413-cubic-inch V8 and pushbutton activated three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission. Grey wool upholstery covers the rear passenger compartment, which is equipped with a bench and pair of foldaway jump seats.

The car’s official price tag was $18,500, but it was leased to the White House by Chrysler for a nominal $1 annual fee. It was initially used to chauffeur Jackie Kennedy and was part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s inaugural parade, according to The Detroit Free Press. It remained in the motor pool during his administration, but was later recovered by Chrysler and auctioned.

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A Chrysler dealer purchased it without knowing its history and used it personally and for promotional purposes for a while, but once he found out its story it was put in storage. The car has 15,115 miles on its odometer today.

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A few months after last year’s sale to an anonymous buyer, it was privately purchased by Daniel Schmitt & Co. Classic Car Gallery of St. Louis, who recently listed it for sale at $299,990. Schmitt now tells The Detroit Free Press that it has been sold for close to the asking price. Its new owner’s identity has not been revealed, nor has its future destination, although Schmitt said he thinks it would make a good museum piece.