The Fiat 500L Pope Francis Used in the US is Headed to Auction
The Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis while he was visiting the U.S. is crossing the auction block.
Pope Francis chose the Fiat 500L as a symbol of his concern for the environment as well as hoping to put aside the impression that his office enjoys expensive items.
The compact 500L will be auctioned off on January 29, according to organizers of last year’s World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the car will then go on display at the Philadelphia Auto Show.
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The Fiat 500L was one of two FCA vehicles Pope Francis used while in the U.S. visiting Washington, New York and Philadelphia. The other was a white Jeep Wrangler with open sides, taking on the role of “Popemobile.”
[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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