Scottish Popemobile for auction Sep 2nd
Published July 21st, 2006
UK Auction Info
An armoured-plated popemobile used by John Paul II during his British visit is being auctioned off, it has been announced.
The 24-ton converted British Leyland truck was used by the late pontiff when he toured Scotland in the summer of 1982.
He travelled in the vehicle to Bellahouston Park in Glasgow and Murrayfield in Edinburgh, conducting a Mass for more than 300,000 people.
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