Record-breaking auction to aid Habitat for Humanity UK

This is the same car that caused a media frenzy, and shattered eBay records with over 8.5 millions hits to its’ auction page in May of 2005.

The car which once belonged to Cardinal Josef Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, was won by GoldenPalace for an impressive €188,938.88.

A few months before being elected head of the Catholic Church, Cardinal Josef Ratzinger decided to sell his six-year-old VW Golf. The vehicle had been imported from Germany to Rome in 1999.

Benjamin Halbe, 21, bought the vehicle without knowing its’ history. It was only when Halbe obtained the car’s registration documents confirming Josef Ratzinger as the former owner that he realized the truly blessed nature of his purchase.

The purchasing of the car by GoldenPalace drew international attention and worldwide media coverage.

Proceeds from this auction will benefit Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, building hope all over the world. For more information on this great charity, please visit: http://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk

The car has not been driven since it was bought in 2005.

It is a Grey left hand driveVolkswagen Golf, 1999 Sedan, 5 doors manual transmission with only 75000 KM on it.

Safety features include: Anti-Lock Brakes, Passenger Airbag, Driver Airbag, Back seat safety belts, Side Airbags, Safety Belt Pretensioners, Immobilizer.

Options include: Alarm, Power Windows, Tilt Steering Wheel, Catalytic Converter, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Alloy Wheels, Cassette Player, Power Locks.

The vin number for this vehicle is: WVWZZZ1JZXB147983