The pope has one of the most famous rides in the world: the Popemobile. It's not practical to always travel around in an easily identifiable, bulletproof vehicle, however, which is why the church leader has invested in a used car. Pope Francis, who has famously traveled by public transportation and advocated for simple living, accepted a 1984 Renault 4 as a symbolic gift from an Italian priest. 

Father Renzo Zocca, a 70-year-old priest from Northern Italy, reached out to the pope to inform the leader of his used car and offer it as a gift. The vehicle, which was primarily used to visit parishioners, features a white paint job and has racked up about 186,000 miles in its decades of use. Despite its age, the pope was more than willing to accept the car and was even ready to drive it, as he owned a similar Renault 4 back in his native Argentina, Reuters reported.  

While it's doubtful Pope Francis will be making any public appearances in the used car, he is ready to ride around Vatican City in the vehicle. Should the weather turn and snow start to fall, the pontiff will be prepared – the Renault has snow tires stashed in the trunk. 

"I think the pope will drive it a bit himself inside the Vatican," said Father Ciro Benedettini, the deputy spokesman for the Holy See, as quoted by the news source. 

While the 20-year-old car may be right for the pope, most American drivers are probably searching for something a bit more modern. That's where New Jersey State Auto Auction can come into play. The lot is home to many CARFAX-certified vehicles that provide a solid, dependable ride at an affordable cost.