Fiat Chrysler made two Fiat 500Ls for the pope's use in
Philadelphia and the US Secret Service provided the vehicle
identification numbers.
It was the tiny car that whisked Pope Francis around Philadelphia and
wowed Americans reared on gas-guzzling automobiles. Now it's being
offered for auction to lesser mortals with deep pockets.
At least one of two Fiat 500Ls, custom-made for the pope's visit to
Philadelphia and fitted with Secret Service license plates, goes on sale
January 29, kicking off the this year's Philadelphia Auto Show.
The second Fiat, which Catholic authorities said they may also sell
at the same auction, will go on public display at the auto show which
runs from January 30 to February 7.
The Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Company has valued the car at
$30,000 but declined Wednesday January 20,2016 to estimate what price it might fetch on
the night
Buyers can bid in person and online for the sale and the proceeds will
benefit four charities run by the archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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