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The Spirit of ’76: Pope John Paul II’s Ford Escort (and Some Stuff about Ireland) - Gallery

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1976 Ford Escort 1100 GL Sedan

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1976 Ford Escort 1100 GL Sedan

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Sedan, Classic car, Automotive design, Opel ascona, Coupé, Opel, Family car,
Darin Schnabel/RM Sotheby's|Car and Driver
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1976 Ford Escort 1100 GL Sedan

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1976 Ford Escort 1100 GL Sedan

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1976 Ford Escort 1100 GL Sedan

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1976 Ford Escort 1100 GL Sedan

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car, Regularity rally, Classic car, Coupé, Sedan, Renault 12, Compact car, Subcompact car,
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1976 Ford Escort 1100 GL Sedan

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