Pope`s cars over the Years - Team-BHP

Stratos · 24th April 2005, 22:04

Ferrari Mondial

Mercedes W126

Lancia Thesis Jublieo

The Latest POPE Benedikt XVI will ride in this VW Touareg

More pics and info at:
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/81298

islero · 24th April 2005, 22:26

Gosh that Touareg is ugly!!!

Rice_tuner · 24th April 2005, 22:28

yea...the toureg looks like sum undertaker's vehical...

p.s:- the pope rode a ferrari?

kpzen · 24th April 2005, 23:18

which pope rode a Lancia Thesis Jublieo???

KP

vinsanity · 25th April 2005, 12:11

Just googled and found some text on 'Popemobiles'..

A new popemobile: Mercedes offers a unique gift

Pope John Paul offered a few light-hearted observations as he received the gift of a new limousine from the Mercedes-Benz company.

"Finally, a new car!" he joked at an official ceremony at the Vatican as Jochen Prange, chairman of Mercedes-Benz Italia, handed over the new car. The Vatican's papal vehicle fleet consists of four Mercedes vehicles--two "Popemobiles" and two limousines. But in fact the vehicle in which the Pope usually travels had logged nearly 100,000 miles.

The new car is a customized Mercedes S500 with amenities including two telephones, a single rear seat, and an image of the Blessed Mother. The car has a reported top speed of 125 miles per hour; but the bullet-proof body armor, while unobtrusive, probably cuts down on fuel economy. Mercedes-Benz has supplied cars for popes since 1930.
source: www.catholic.net

Other links:

Carriage Museum
Pope John Paul used 1982 230 G-class

Azzkikr · 25th April 2005, 12:14

Those are some neat rides...but that touareg looks down right ugly. Not bad at all for a Pope I must say...He gets around in pretty good style.

bikefreak · 25th April 2005, 16:13

The driver of the ferrari must have had a real tough time driving slowly.
Imagine if he saw an open stretch ahead ??!! . . . . . . . . .

ajmat · 25th April 2005, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpzen

which pope rode a Lancia Thesis Jublieo???

KP

Pope John Paul II - was built as a one off for his 25th anniversary

aveek · 25th April 2005, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikefreak

The driver of the ferrari must have had a real tough time driving slowly.
Imagine if he saw an open stretch ahead ??!! . . . . . . . . .

Ouch. I'm sure that the Pope broke speed limits in that car... It most definitely does not have

Quote:

a top speed of 125 miles per hour

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Wonder if he ever got booked...

zulfikar · 26th April 2005, 07:57

good cars...
top speed of 125 MPH...i frankly dont think soo...
it could be due to the body armer...that stuff is HEAVY...

zibby · 30th July 2008, 04:42

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Popemobile ML used in Sao Paulo Brazil in 2007

karlosdeville · 30th July 2008, 13:20

When Pope John Paul visited India in 64, this Lincoln was esepcially imported for him. He gifted it to Mother Teresa, who auctioned it off to a series of high profile owners. It now rests in a Pune collection.

greenhorn · 30th July 2008, 13:39

and dont forget his rikshaw

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24th April 2005, 22:04	#1 (permalink)
Stratos Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Jose, CA - Mumbai, MH Posts: 1,937 View My Garage	Pope`s cars over the Years Ferrari Mondial Mercedes W126 Lancia Thesis Jublieo The Latest POPE Benedikt XVI will ride in this VW Touareg More pics and info at: http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/d/81298

24th April 2005, 22:26	#2 (permalink)
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,536 View My Garage	Gosh that Touareg is ugly!!! __________________ A piece of graffiti- ' Owing to lack of interest, tomorrow has been cancelled'

24th April 2005, 22:28	#3 (permalink)
Rice_tuner BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 130	yea...the toureg looks like sum undertaker's vehical... p.s:- the pope rode a ferrari? __________________ 1996 RD350 2006 Honda Unicorn 2000 Suzuki Zen (carb, headers,mildly ported) 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer.

25th April 2005, 12:11	#5 (permalink)
vinsanity Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 596	Just googled and found some text on 'Popemobiles'.. A new popemobile: Mercedes offers a unique gift Pope John Paul offered a few light-hearted observations as he received the gift of a new limousine from the Mercedes-Benz company. "Finally, a new car!" he joked at an official ceremony at the Vatican as Jochen Prange, chairman of Mercedes-Benz Italia, handed over the new car. The Vatican's papal vehicle fleet consists of four Mercedes vehicles--two "Popemobiles" and two limousines. But in fact the vehicle in which the Pope usually travels had logged nearly 100,000 miles. The new car is a customized Mercedes S500 with amenities including two telephones, a single rear seat, and an image of the Blessed Mother. The car has a reported top speed of 125 miles per hour; but the bullet-proof body armor, while unobtrusive, probably cuts down on fuel economy. Mercedes-Benz has supplied cars for popes since 1930. source: www.catholic.net Other links: Carriage Museum Pope John Paul used 1982 230 G-class __________________ ~RiÇK¥~ A car is not the only thing that can be recalled by its maker.. Last edited by vinsanity : 25th April 2005 at 12:17.

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bikefreak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 213 View My Garage	The driver of the ferrari must have had a real tough time driving slowly. Imagine if he saw an open stretch ahead ??!! . . . . . . . . . __________________ Happiness does not depend on your circumstances but on your attitude.

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Azzkikr BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 47	Those are some neat rides...but that touareg looks down right ugly. Not bad at all for a Pope I must say...He gets around in pretty good style.

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zibby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goa(Panjim)/London Posts: 338	Popemobile ML used in Sao Paulo Brazil in 2007 __________________ Make Every Mile Count

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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 5,581 View My Garage	When Pope John Paul visited India in 64, this Lincoln was esepcially imported for him. He gifted it to Mother Teresa, who auctioned it off to a series of high profile owners. It now rests in a Pune collection. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ( O \ \| / O )

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