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  | VW presents Pope Benedict with W12 Phaeton  Pischetsrieder presents Phaeton to Pope Benedict XVI Wolfsburg/Vatican City, 18 October 2006 - Pope Benedict XVI has been presented with a specially equipped Phaeton by the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder. "It is a particular honor for us to have the privilege of providing Pope Benedict XVI with a fitting limousine", said Pischetsrieder during the presentation in the Vatican City on Wednesday. The extended wheelbase version of the Volkswagen Phaeton is finished in black and is powered by a 450 hp, 6.0 l W12 engine. The limousine has been specially equipped to meet the comfort, privacy and security requirements of the Holy Father. Source: Autoblog.com  
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| Re: VW presents Pope Benedict with W12 Phaeton Perfect for the Pope, the car's got humility, grace and style. Good choice.
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| Re: VW presents Pope Benedict with W12 Phaeton An Armoured Phaeton Cool  Now when is VW giving me my free Phaeton  |
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| Re: VW presents Pope Benedict with W12 Phaeton ehhh...it's nice, but he should've gotten a A8.
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