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Vatican Shows Century of Popemobiles
Vatican exhibition displays 100 years of Mercedes Popemobiles through historic vehicles.
In brief
Vatican exhibition displays 100 years of Mercedes Popemobiles through historic vehicles. Vatican exhibition runs until January 31, 2027, showing Mercedes Popemobiles from 1930 to 2012. Originally reported by Motor1.
Vatican Popemobile History
Mercedes-Benz supplied vehicles to the Vatican since 1930 for official and utility purposes.
1930 Popemobile
Pope Pius XI received a Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460 with silk brocade seat and custom wood finishes.
1960 Popemobile
Pope John XXIII got a Mercedes-Benz 300 d Landaulet with removable rear windows and automatic entry steps.
1965 Popemobile
Pope Paul VI received a Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman-Landaulet with wider doors and a special Pope seat.
1967 Popemobile
Pope Paul VI used a Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL Pullman with extended wheelbase and larger rear doors.
1980 Popemobile
Pope John Paul II got a Mercedes-Benz 230 G with transparent dome for weather protection and public visibility.
1997 Popemobile
Pope John Paul II used a Mercedes-Benz S 500 Long Landaulet with convertible roof and spacious seat.
2002 Popemobile
Pope John Paul II first used a Mercedes-Benz ML 430 with transparent dome and pearl-white paint.
The essence
Vatican exhibition runs until January 31, 2027, showing Mercedes Popemobiles from 1930 to 2012.
