1947 Cadillac Series 75 Imperial Sedan Model 7533 "Vatican Cars Collection"
SKU: MV02
AVAILABILITY: In stock (2 items)
BODY TYPE: Limousine
MAKER: Cadillac
COLOR: Black
MEASURE: 135mm or 5 ¼ inch
SCALE: 1:43
YEAR: 1947
DECADE: 40
The government of Città del Vaticano on January 10th, 1947 ordered this limousine for the personal use of Pope Pius XII. The order specified a single throne rear seat with left and right cabinets, two auxiliary chairs facing the throne, roller curtains, sunshine sliding roof, intercom with the driver and additional lighting. When delivered papal emblems and flag poles were added along with 1 SCV license plates. After the death of Pius XII in 1958, thenew Pope John XXIII requested a special roof opening to allow a standing entrance in the car. This Cadillac appears in many documents with the Holy Fathers on board.
Brooklin Models created these models using reference from the original Vatican Limousines that have been lovingly restored to running condition. These 1:43 scale models are exclusively produced in white metal, hand spray painted and hand assembled.
These individually numbered models have been created for the VATICAN MUSEUMS and are packaged in special MUSEI VATICANI boxes.
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