Man Buys ‘Popemobile’ for $300k at Charity Event

A man has purchased a used Fiat 500 Lounge Hatchback, which was used by Pope Francis during his visit to the United States, for $300,000 at a charity event, ABC News reports.

Pope Francis departs in his "Popemobile" after arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on September 22, 2015. MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

A man has purchased a used Fiat 500 Lounge Hatchback, which was used by Pope Francis during his visit to the United States, for $300,000 at a charity event, ABC News reports. 

Businessman Miles Nadal purchased the “Popemobile” at Charitybuzz, which works with CEOs and celebrities to raise money for those in need. 

I look for iconic, one-of-a-kind cars and thought this would be a cool conversation piece to have.

— Miles Nadal