Ford Motor Company to Provide vehicle for use by The Pope
9/28/1979 - For Immediate Release

The Archdiocese of New York has confirmed that Ford Motor Company will provide a specially nodified 1980 Ford Bronco for use by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, during his visit to the Unites States, October 1-7.

The vehicle, open in the rear so that the Pope may stand and greet his friends and followers, will have an exterior finish done in Wimbeldon White and an interior decod in Wedgewood Blue.

When the modified Bronco is completed, it will be turned over the the United States secret Service, which will supervise the transportation needs of Pope John Paul II, while he is in this country.

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