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The John F. Kennedy MG-TD
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Loyer Dennis Loyer
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Has anyone ever found the JFK MG-TD that he and Jackie are famously photographed in on the way to their honeymoon ?


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TomTxState Tom L
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Here is a quote from a website called the enchanted manor (http://theenchantedmanor.com/tag/where-did-john-and-jackie-kennedy-honeymoon/).

After the wedding [1953], the bridal couple went to New York and stayed at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan before a catching a flight to Acapulco, Mexico for their honeymoon. They spent two weeks in Mexico and then stopped in California for a short stay at the San Ysidro Ranch in located in Montecito.

I remember the picture, having come across it several years ago, as being taken in Mexico. It is also possibly in California, but either way, very likely it was a rental car. If it were still around, someone would have auctioned off by now.

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Jackie was the most elegant first lady I remember. She was a jewel and an asset to the President, the White House, and our country! In my mind, no one will ever replace her. PJ

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David Pyle
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I believe that was my car. That is why I'm getting the big bucks for it.

In the White House, yes. After the White House embarrassing.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2019-05-26 04:08 PM by David Pyle.

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cunhab Bruce Cunha
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I asked this question of the Kennedy museum some years back. They did not have a lot of information, but it was felt the car was owned by the owner of the San Ysidro ranch they stayed at. They did not think the picture was taken in Mexico.

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Probably chasing a ghost, without any numbers, more than likely it'll never be found. sleepy

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PeterC Platinum Member Peter Caldwell
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In reply to # 3951262 by Paul J Probably chasing a ghost, without any numbers, more than likely it'll never be found. sleepy

Or several will........ devil smiley


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Its mine... its mine... AW ! devil smiley I can not prove it... BUT BET you can't prove its NOT !

Some body had to say it.


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Mike who knew. Years ago when I was cleaning out the glove box I found a business card and a partial folded up lunch menu from the San Ysidro Ranch. Maybe I do own that car.

Joe

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Well, that beats my claimhot smiley


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ping45 Silver Member Rich G
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Hmmm.....Last tall tail teller tops all...lol

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Gord in Rockburn Gordon Clark
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... painted headlamps. So its a Series 1 TD, but not solid wheels. So that narrows it to a '51 or early '52.

Definitely a classy lady. I once went to a wedding at her family home in Newport. RI. Utterly fantastic place.

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J Barea Julio Barea
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Does anyone know if Lee Radziwill, Jackie's sister, owned an 1970 MGB Roadster?

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Rubber Bumper Nick Marris
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what is the metal piece on the door?

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Loyer Dennis Loyer
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In reply to # 4202919 by Rubber Bumper what is the metal piece on the door?



Bullet hole ? (too soon ???)

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