Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The New Popemobile
You may have read the article last week about a Popemobile being available for private hire. Well news has now emerged of a new Popemobile.
Daimler Chairman, Dr Dieter Zetsche presented the new Popemobile to Pope Benedict XVI
The new Popemobile features a significantly improved dome with a more accommodating size, as well as improved entry and exit thanks to the large rear door.
Crowds will have a better chance to see the Pope thanks to larger bulletproof glass panels and an illuminated roof lining. Pope Benedict XVI will sit on a specially designed throne which looks rather comfortable and has the coat of arms of the Papal embroidered.
The Pope used the new Popemobile on the 8th, to travel to the Spanish steps in order to celebrate the Immaculate Conception.
The new M-Class Popemobile is just one in a long line of specially designed vehicles for use by the leader of the Catholic Church. The relationship between the Pope and Mercedes began over 80 years ago when Pope Pius XI used a Mercedes Nürburg 460 Pullman Saloon in 1930.
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