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Popemobiles of the past and present

  • Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, delivers a Mercedes-Benz M-Class to Pope Benedict XVI on December 7, 2012. The “Popemobile” was specifically produced for the Pope with a special-purpose body.
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    Popemobile

    Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, delivers a Mercedes-Benz M-Class to Pope Benedict XVI on December 7, 2012. The “Popemobile” was specifically produced for the Pope with a special-purpose body.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • The Holy Father and his Mercedes: in 1930, Pope Pius XI, personally received his Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460, which had been individually converted into the first "Popemobile."
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    Popemobile 1930

    The Holy Father and his Mercedes: in 1930, Pope Pius XI, personally received his Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460, which had been individually converted into the first "Popemobile."
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Pullman sedan for the pope: In 1930, the Vatican received a Mercedes-Benz Nürburg as a present for the Holy Father.
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    Popemobile 1930

    Pullman sedan for the pope: In 1930, the Vatican received a Mercedes-Benz Nürburg as a present for the Holy Father.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • When Mercedes-Benz handed over the first popemobile, a number of photos were taken of the car in the Vatican. This photo shows the Nürburg in front of the Castel Sant’ Angelo.
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    Popemobile 1930

    When Mercedes-Benz handed over the first popemobile, a number of photos were taken of the car in the Vatican. This photo shows the Nürburg in front of the Castel Sant’ Angelo.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Mobile throne-chair: The interior of the popemobile had been fitted with, among other things, parament embroidery.
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    Popemobile 1930

    Mobile throne-chair: The interior of the popemobile had been fitted with, among other things, parament embroidery.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Portrait on St. Peter’s Square: The Mercedes-Benz Nürburg was internally known as the Rome Vehicle. The Pullman limousine traveled to Rome under its own steam before being handed over in the Vatican.
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    Popemobile 1930

    Portrait on St. Peter’s Square: The Mercedes-Benz Nürburg was internally known as the Rome Vehicle. The Pullman limousine traveled to Rome under its own steam before being handed over in the Vatican.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Saint for the popemobile: A medallion of Saint Christopher on the Mercedes-Benz Nürburg for the Holy Father.
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    Popemobile 1930

    Saint for the popemobile: A medallion of Saint Christopher on the Mercedes-Benz Nürburg for the Holy Father.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Return to the Vatican: In 1984, Pope John Paul II received the lavishly restored Mercedes-Benz Nürburg.
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    Popemobile 1984

    Return to the Vatican: In 1984, Pope John Paul II received the lavishly restored Mercedes-Benz Nürburg.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • As good as new: In 1983-1984, Daimler-Benz AG had the first popemobile completely restored by Mercedes-Benz.
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    Popemobile 1984

    As good as new: In 1983-1984, Daimler-Benz AG had the first popemobile completely restored by Mercedes-Benz.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Unique seat: In 1930, a single throne-chair in the rear of the Pullman limousine was created for the Holy Father.
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    Popemobile

    Unique seat: In 1930, a single throne-chair in the rear of the Pullman limousine was created for the Holy Father.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Presto, adagio: The lettering on the control panel, used by the pope to convey instructions to his driver, reads like an opera score.
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    Popemobile

    Presto, adagio: The lettering on the control panel, used by the pope to convey instructions to his driver, reads like an opera score.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Historically correct down to the smallest detail: The popemobile of 1930 was restored at the museum workshop of Mercedes-Benz with the highest precision.
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    Popemobile

    Historically correct down to the smallest detail: The popemobile of 1930 was restored at the museum workshop of Mercedes-Benz with the highest precision.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • This Nürburg 460, first handed over to Pope Pius XI in 1930, established a long-standing tradition of Mercedes-Benz providing the Holy Father with cars.
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    Popemobile

    This Nürburg 460, first handed over to Pope Pius XI in 1930, established a long-standing tradition of Mercedes-Benz providing the Holy Father with cars.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Presto! When the pope conveyed this signal to his driver, the latter would accelerate the Mercedes-Benz Nürburg up to a top speed of 100 km/h.
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    Popemobile

    Presto! When the pope conveyed this signal to his driver, the latter would accelerate the Mercedes-Benz Nürburg up to a top speed of 100 km/h.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Soft-top for the rear seat: The Mercedes-Benz 300 d, presented in 1960 to the Vatican as a new popemobile by Daimler-Benz AG, had been designed as a landaulet.
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    Popemobile 1960

    Soft-top for the rear seat: The Mercedes-Benz 300 d, presented in 1960 to the Vatican as a new popemobile by Daimler-Benz AG, had been designed as a landaulet.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Ceremony in the Vatican’s garages: Pope John XXIII spoke about the relationship between the Vatican and Mercedes-Benz when the car was ceremoniously handed over in 1960.
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    Popemobile 1960

    Ceremony in the Vatican’s garages: Pope John XXIII spoke about the relationship between the Vatican and Mercedes-Benz when the car was ceremoniously handed over in 1960.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • White-walled tires and dark finish: The Mercedes-Benz 300 d provided an impressive basis for the popemobile of 1960.
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    Popemobile 1960

    White-walled tires and dark finish: The Mercedes-Benz 300 d provided an impressive basis for the popemobile of 1960.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Modern times: The pope’s chair in the Mercedes-Benz 300 d was surrounded with controls for air conditioning, two-way radio and other functions.
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    Popemobile 1960

    Modern times: The pope’s chair in the Mercedes-Benz 300 d was surrounded with controls for air conditioning, two-way radio and other functions.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Running boards, extended wheelbase and a single seat in the rear: For use as a popemobile, the Mercedes-Benz 300 d had been extensively modified.
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    Popemobile 1960

    Running boards, extended wheelbase and a single seat in the rear: For use as a popemobile, the Mercedes-Benz 300 d had been extensively modified.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • The Holy Father’s signet: The coat of arms of Pope John XXIII was attached to the side of the Mercedes-Benz 300 d.
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    Popemobile

    The Holy Father’s signet: The coat of arms of Pope John XXIII was attached to the side of the Mercedes-Benz 300 d.
    Mercedes-Benz
  • Landaulet with long wheelbase: For the popemobile, the Mercedes-Benz 300 d was given a 450-millimeter longer wheelbase.
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    Popemobile

    Landaulet with long wheelbase: For the popemobile, the Mercedes-Benz 300 d was given a 450-millimeter longer wheelbase.
    Mercedes-Benz
Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, delivers a Mercedes-Benz M-Class to Pope Benedict XVI on December 7, 2012. The “Popemobile” was specifically produced for the Pope with a special-purpose body.
The Holy Father and his Mercedes: in 1930, Pope Pius XI, personally received his Mercedes-Benz Nürburg 460, which had been individually converted into the first "Popemobile."
Pullman sedan for the pope: In 1930, the Vatican received a Mercedes-Benz Nürburg as a present for the Holy Father.
When Mercedes-Benz handed over the first popemobile, a number of photos were taken of the car in the Vatican. This photo shows the Nürburg in front of the Castel Sant’ Angelo.
Mobile throne-chair: The interior of the popemobile had been fitted with, among other things, parament embroidery.
Portrait on St. Peter’s Square: The Mercedes-Benz Nürburg was internally known as the Rome Vehicle. The Pullman limousine traveled to Rome under its own steam before being handed over in the Vatican.
Saint for the popemobile: A medallion of Saint Christopher on the Mercedes-Benz Nürburg for the Holy Father.
Return to the Vatican: In 1984, Pope John Paul II received the lavishly restored Mercedes-Benz Nürburg.
As good as new: In 1983-1984, Daimler-Benz AG had the first popemobile completely restored by Mercedes-Benz.
Unique seat: In 1930, a single throne-chair in the rear of the Pullman limousine was created for the Holy Father.
Presto, adagio: The lettering on the control panel, used by the pope to convey instructions to his driver, reads like an opera score.
Historically correct down to the smallest detail: The popemobile of 1930 was restored at the museum workshop of Mercedes-Benz with the highest precision.
This Nürburg 460, first handed over to Pope Pius XI in 1930, established a long-standing tradition of Mercedes-Benz providing the Holy Father with cars.
Presto! When the pope conveyed this signal to his driver, the latter would accelerate the Mercedes-Benz Nürburg up to a top speed of 100 km/h.
Soft-top for the rear seat: The Mercedes-Benz 300 d, presented in 1960 to the Vatican as a new popemobile by Daimler-Benz AG, had been designed as a landaulet.
Ceremony in the Vatican’s garages: Pope John XXIII spoke about the relationship between the Vatican and Mercedes-Benz when the car was ceremoniously handed over in 1960.
White-walled tires and dark finish: The Mercedes-Benz 300 d provided an impressive basis for the popemobile of 1960.
Modern times: The pope’s chair in the Mercedes-Benz 300 d was surrounded with controls for air conditioning, two-way radio and other functions.
Running boards, extended wheelbase and a single seat in the rear: For use as a popemobile, the Mercedes-Benz 300 d had been extensively modified.
The Holy Father’s signet: The coat of arms of Pope John XXIII was attached to the side of the Mercedes-Benz 300 d.
Landaulet with long wheelbase: For the popemobile, the Mercedes-Benz 300 d was given a 450-millimeter longer wheelbase.

For over 80 years, Mercedes-Benz has been providing the Vatican with "popemobiles," extensively converted and customized vehicles that are used as official cars for the Holy Father.