Overview

• The Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA) has unveiled the original Papamóvil outside its Buenos Aires headquarters for a limited public exhibition.
• The vehicle, a modified 1981 Ford F-350, was transformed into the Papamóvil in four days for Pope John Paul II's 1982 visit during the Falklands War.
• Equipped with bulletproof glass and Vatican insignias, the Papamóvil adhered to strict security protocols after prior threats to the Pope's safety.
• The ACA preserved the vehicle in pristine condition for decades, hoping to use it for a future papal visit, including one by Pope Francis.
• This rare public display commemorates both John Paul II’s visit and the ACA’s 120-year history of collaboration with the Vatican.