Being handdicapped by polio did not prevent FDR from driving (Presidential Cars)<BR>Several of the cars were fitted so he could work the foot pedals with his hands.<BR>1928 modal A Ford roadster,1931 Plymouth four door convertible,1936 Ford phaeton and a 1938 Ford four door convertible.The car's manual controls included a lever mounted on the left that he operated with his left hand to depress the clutch and the brake pedal. Ther was also a hand throttle on the steering column, the gearshift was unmodified.The actual work was done by local craftsmen, often at the dealerships.<P>RL