I just thought I would share these two stories...
Volkswagen to build new Popemobile for Benedict XVI
HAMBURG, Germany, May 5 (CNA) - The German automaker, Volkswagen has
announced that it will build a new version of the famous 'Popemobile'
to be used by its countryman, Pope Benedict XVI.
The Holy Father will use the white, pick-up-like vehicle for his visits
to Germany, including this summer's World Youth Day celebration in
Cologne.
The car is being modeled after VW's popular Touareg SUV and will be
specially outfitted with a bulletproof glass portion in the back.
Full Version: OT: Pope Benedict XVI and German Cars
Pope Benedict's Volkswagen for sale on Ebay
Looks like our new Pope's good taste is not limited to music and good liturgy...
A Volkswagon Golf car that was once owned by Pope Benedict XVI has been put up for auction on eBay.
Bidding has already reached 40,000 pounds and with two more days to go , the price is expected to go up.
Before he became the Pope, cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had sold his car for 6,800 pounds to 21-year old Benjamin Halbe in January this year.
According to Annanova, Halbe realized that following the election of the cardinal as Pope, there could be a market for his "pre-Pope mobile". He also produced papers to support his claim that the car once belonged to the Pope.
The metallic grey coloured car is said to be in a good condition and has never met with an accident.
PontiFFahrvergnügen!
Looks like our new Pope's good taste is not limited to music and good liturgy...
A Volkswagon Golf car that was once owned by Pope Benedict XVI has been put up for auction on eBay.
Bidding has already reached 40,000 pounds and with two more days to go , the price is expected to go up.
Before he became the Pope, cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had sold his car for 6,800 pounds to 21-year old Benjamin Halbe in January this year.
According to Annanova, Halbe realized that following the election of the cardinal as Pope, there could be a market for his "pre-Pope mobile". He also produced papers to support his claim that the car once belonged to the Pope.
The metallic grey coloured car is said to be in a good condition and has never met with an accident.
PontiFFahrvergnügen!
What can I say, being a Catholic, and full blooded German, and a German car nut....I must say I like our new Pope.
hehehe
I was hoping this Pope wouldn't feel the need for such a thing. He should let God protect him and not interfere with His will. It also sends the wrong message: you can't wear a condom but I can wear this. Sorry Thomas if I get your thread deleted but it's too much.
| QUOTE (thomasotten @ May 5 2005, 10:48 AM) |
| Bidding has already reached 40,000 pounds and with two more days to go , the price is expected to go up. Before he became the Pope, cardinal Joseph Ratzinger had sold his car for 6,800 pounds to 21-year old Benjamin Halbe in January this year. |
40,000 pounds ?
6,800 pounds ?
i thought the guy was german ???
Andy
that's about $ 250,000 
| QUOTE (Gustl @ May 5 2005, 11:20 AM) |
| that's about $ 250,000 |
damm, one could have bought a real 914-6 GT with racing history instead!!!
Andy
Popeswagen
Hey, I like his choice of alloy wheels... pretty sporty.
| QUOTE (Gustl @ May 5 2005, 11:20 AM) |
| that's about $ 250,000 |
Heilige Sheiß!! That's a lot of kraut!
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