The Popemobiles
When the pope is on tour he is transported in special vehicles, affectionately known as popemobiles. These often have a platform surrounded by bulletproof glass.
The popes car, carries the red lettered registration plate “SCV1”
SCV is short for “Status Civitatis Vaticanae” (State of the Vatican City).
This page contains a long list of vehicles that have carried his official “SCV1” registration plate.
1982 Leyland Constructor
Built for Pope John Paul II’s visit to the UK.
![SCW 533X - 1982 Leyland Constructor 24-15 "Popemobile"](https://live.staticflickr.com/4117/4897776460_a9d1f79131_c.jpg)
1984 GMC
Camions Pierre Thibault Inc. built this car for Pope John Paul II’s visit to Canada in 1984.
![Popemobile](https://live.staticflickr.com/3613/3322938943_7de6c2a39d_c.jpg)
Mercedes M-Class
Fisker Ocean
Henrik Fisker, CEO of Fisker Inc. has made plans for the Popes first electric popemobile.
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