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12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Automotive1(m): 12:43pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
![]() ![]() Popes weren’t always carried in fancy popemobiles and papal transport wasn’t always referred to as a popemobile. The unofficial term began to be used in the 1970s after the creation of a series of white all-terrain vehicles with bubble tops for use by pontiffs. Here are some facts about the Popemobile you probably never knew 1)Before the use of the Popemobile,Popes used to move around on the shoulders of 12 loyal footmen on portable throne chairs calledsedia gestatoria to greet people during special occasions and processions. 2)Since 1929,the chosen cars were black and normally from the brand Mercedes Benz, changing the model over the years. 3)From 1980,it started to be painted in white displaying the arms of the Vatican, and includes a plastic transparent cupola with air conditioning and illumination to allow the Pope to stand or sit while traveling and to see and be seen by everyone. 4)While Mercedes has made 12 different ones over the years, SEAT, GMC, Toyota, Fiat, Isuzu, Kia, Hyundai, Land Rover and Jeep have all made models as well. 5)After the 1981 assassination attempt on John Paul II vehicles came fitted with bulletproof glass. 6)John Paul II disliked the name “Popemobile”, saying it was “undignified”. ![]() ![]() 7)There is no official name for the Popemobile. 8 )In 2006 an armour-plated 24-ton Leyland lorry Popemobile was sold at auction in the UK for GBP 37,000. 9)Many Popemobiles remain in the country they are used in,from a small Seat Panda in Spain to busses (Mexico City), a Ferrari Mondial (Maranello, Italy, a truck Leyland (England) and a Ford (Ireland), and even a military truck FSC Star when the Polish Pope visited his home land. 10)Despite weighing five tons and travels at about 10mph, it can reach speeds of 160mph in order to provide a lightning fast escape. 11)The car comes with a stereo to help pass the time of day. 12)The vehicles always presented the license plate “SCV 1” – Stato della Città del Vaticano (State of the City of the Vatican) and the number 1 symbolizing that it is for the Sovereign Pontiff. Do you think you know more? Please add... Source https://autojosh.com/12-interesting-facts-pope-mobile-probably-never-knew/ 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Oblitz(m): 12:47pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Hmm |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Nobody: 12:56pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
![]() ∆ Weighing 5tons. Are you kidding me? ∆ 2 Likes |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by asdfjklhaha(f): 2:24pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Innoson should be allowed to produce their own popemobile. After all we have catholics in Nigeria and Africa 36 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Bossontop(m): 2:25pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
![]() Nawa ooo....which one com be pope mobile again?? 13 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Nobody: 2:27pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Looks classic though 1 Like |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by owoeye2: 2:27pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Pope John Paul visited the guy that tried to assassinate him Mehmet Ali Ağca in prison. He eventually converted to Christianity. Now that is called religion of peace. 131 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by enigmagu1(m): 2:27pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
no official name ..... let me give it a name... mercedes p350.... p stands for pope 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Originality007: 2:28pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
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Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Starboywrites(m): 2:28pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Great information! |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by samuel19222(m): 2:29pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
are you sure |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Kezifils(m): 2:30pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Pope |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by damilare442: 2:30pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
All this for the pope? |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by wane01(m): 2:30pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Abeg ee
He ain't better than those who trek |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by bencarson007(m): 2:30pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Not like the vehicles and heavy convoys of our pastorpreneurs 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by PASCALSILVA(m): 2:30pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
i even think say na mobile application...mtchewww! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by LordAA(m): 2:31pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Make una learn o
Don't Morata this opportunity 1 Like |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Timiblanko(m): 2:31pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
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Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Nobody: 2:31pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
I need me one of these so my haters can see me rolling when I touch bar. *waving* hi haters 6 Likes |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by CASTOSVILLA(m): 2:31pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Nice! |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by tstx(m): 2:31pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Of all the popes, Pope Francis is the best.... and i think our Nigerian pastors can learn a lot from him... See my Signature 6 Likes |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by Amadaz(m): 2:32pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Anti Catholics won't find this thread pleasant at all but that is their business. I'm Catholic and proud. 44 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by dom(m): 2:33pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Yes. In 1998 when Pope John Paul II rode in it along Festival Road Abuja, he waved to me and I waved back. add am to the list. 20 Likes |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by bishopkay: 2:34pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Very insightful |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by snipesdam(m): 2:39pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Pope Francis |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by rawtouch: 2:40pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
orait.. |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by haconjy(m): 2:41pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
I like this |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by tealaw(m): 2:41pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Imteresting post. Just what one needs to start a beautiful day. |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by dsocioemmy(m): 2:42pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
The car look simple untill you try something funny trying to hurt the pope. Then you will see the real beast of a car 9 Likes |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by dsocioemmy(m): 2:42pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
The car look simple untill you try something funny trying to hurt the pope. Then you will see the real beast of a car. |
Re: 12 Interesting Facts About The Pope Mobile You Probably Never Knew by mathmatica: 2:43pm On Jan 18, 2018 |
Amadaz:Dear friend,you're catholic,that's fine but have you ever wondered why the 10 commandment in the catholic bible is way different from those of other bibles? Have you wondered what happened to the second and fourth commandment in the catholic bible? Please compare the Catholic bible with any other bible and decide for yourself if Mary is still alive or dead and is in the grave awaiting the second coming of her lord and saviour Jesus Christ. 3 Likes |
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