Assassination

Charles Bronson plays a secret service agent charged with protecting the First Lady and her 1956 Imperial parade phaeton.

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The new first lady decides to use the stylish 1956 Imperial parade phaeton for her arrival on Inauguration Day. Notice the jump seats.
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"We haven't used an open car since 1963, Mrs. Craig," warns Bronson. But the first lady is insistent, and who can blame her for wanting to ride in the epitome of Virgil Exner styling?
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The dual-cowl phaeton is a picture of elegance as it travels the parade route.
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A close-up view of the rear windscreen, behind which Bronson is sitting.
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After Bronson admonishes her to sit down in the seat where it's safer, the first lady threatens to kick him with her Italian-made shoe. Ouch! Watch the leather upholstery....
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A suspicious-looking motorcycle cop pulls alongside the '56 Imperial parade phaeton. Seconds later his front tire explodes...
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...and Bronson pulls the first lady down to safety, injuring her eye on his knee. Notice one of the ashtrays visible on the cowl, to the left of Charles Bronson.
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Mrs. Craig is upset about her eye, and motions for Bronson to leave the vehicle.
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Charles Bronson hopping out of the stylish Imperial parade phaeton.
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One last view of the gorgeous parade phaeton, apparently the Los Angeles car.
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