Skip to main content

Regardless of how you feel about President Joe Biden pulling out of the 2024 presidential election to make room for another democratic candidate, a new president will take the oath on January 20, 2025. That means the future former president of the United States (POTUS) will head home. And what’s waiting for President Joe Biden? None other than a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. However, Mr. Biden won’t spend much time at the Vette’s helm after January 20th. 

You won’t likely see President Joe Biden behind the wheel of his 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray very often– and there’s a good reason for that

I know, I know. I’ll wait for the “Because he’s old” jokes. However, in all seriousness, you’re not likely to see President Joe Biden behind the wheel of the sweetheart Chevrolet Corvette anytime soon. See, every living U.S. president, current or former, is entitled to protection from the United States Secret Service.

According to the National Archives, the 1958 Former President’s Act entitles a former president to “protection for a lifetime provided by the United States Secret Service.” That means protection details, careful planning, and, you guessed it, driving. 

It’s a shame, too. Perhaps Mr. Biden has an image of himself retiring to his cherished home, rolling out his 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, slapping on his aviators, and hitting the road, arm draped over the driver’s side door. I know, a bit cliche for the former most powerful man in the world. Still, the once POTUS will likely dream of hitting the open road in the 350-horsepower classic Corvette.

Under the hood, the POTUS’s Corvette packs a 327-cubic inch L79 V8 hooked up to a four-speed manual transmission. I’ll wait while some of you conclude your chef’s kiss gesture. Better yet, that C2 Corvette got a rebuilt heart courtesy of President Joe Biden’s kids.

The same can be said of Donald Trump, the POTUS predecessor for President Joe Biden. Former President Trump has owned many flashy vehicles, from a Lamborghini Diablo to a gold-treated chopper. 

Still, the current president craftily got around the rule at least once. Check out a video of President Joe Biden in his Corvette with tenured TV presenter Jay Leno below!

Related

Shaq Has an Odd Obsession Over This Style of Car

Best in Sedans & Coupes
Avatar photo
Staff Writer

Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).