Some Of History's Most Unique and Unusual Cars and Trucks

Everyone Loves A Good Pope Mobile

If you're the Pope, you've got to travel in style. That's why the Vatican guards decided that a Mercedes would be best for when his holiness is trekking around town. However, they also realized that they have to protect the Holy Father in case any heretics are present on the day of a parade. So, how do you account for that? Kaboom! Bulletproof box all around the top of the viewing platform.

One of the coolest features of the Popemobile is how much thought went into the braking system. In order to not launch His Holiness on accident, the brakes in this vehicle are as smooth as could be.