Why is "Sunshine Special (automobile)" trending?
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- Ranking position: #
- Date: 2026-08-08 19:56:03
This topic has appeared in the trending rankings 1 time(s) in the past year. While it does not trend frequently, its appearance suggests a renewed or concentrated surge of public interest.
Based on Wikipedia pageviews and search interest, this topic gained significant attention on the selected date.
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Sunshine_Special_(automobile) entered the ranking for the first time today at position #. This is its highest position ever recorded.
Trend History
This topic has appeared in the English Wikipedia rankings 1 time. It first appeared on 2026-08-08 and was most recently seen on 2026-08-08.
Wikipedia Overview
The Sunshine Special is a modified 1939 Lincoln Model K limousine that was used as the official state car by United States presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman. Said to have been the "First Presidential car to acquire its own personality", and most closely associated with FDR, the V12 powered four-door convertible was specifically modified for the president by coachbuilder Brunn & Company at a cost of $4,950, $114,572 in 2025 dollars (the original cost of the car, before any modifications, was $8,348.74, $193,245 in 2025 dollars.
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