Let's Take a look at how the Pope's wheels have evolved through the years

A popemobile (from pope and automobile) is a specially designed motor vehicle used by the Roman Catholic Pope during public appearances. It is usually considered as the successor to the antiquated sedia gestatoria  (a ceremonial throne on which Popes were carried on shoulders the shoulders of men) and was designed to allow the pope to be more visible when greeting large crowds.
             Some are open air while others have bulletproof glass walls to enclose the pope (deemed necessary after the 1981 Pope John Paul II assassination attempt). Some allow the pope to sit, while others are designed to accommodate him standing. The variety of popemobiles allows the Roman Curia to select an appropriate one for each usage depending upon the level of security needed, distance, speed of travel, and the pope's preferences.  Below are pictures of what various Popes have travelled in through the passage of Time. Enjoy