The car , which has a green-and-white interior , was built for display as a new model year introduction at the National Funeral Home Directors Association Convention in Dallas in October 1963 . The 1964-model Cadillac hearse transported Kennedy 's casket after his assassination . Hide Caption 3 of 11 Photos: The car was built for display at a funeral home convention in Dallas in October 1963 . Kennedy was fatally shot in November 1963 .
The 1964-model Cadillac hearse transported Kennedy 's casket after his assassination . Hide Caption 3 of 11 Photos: The car was built for display at a funeral home convention in Dallas in October 1963 . Kennedy was fatally shot in November 1963 .