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Bentley thinking of entering the armord car business

Discussion in 'General Automotive Talk' started by Flexin, Aug 30, 2012.

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  1. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    Bentley pondering foray into the armored car business

    n a move that makes us say, "Well... of course," The Guardian reports that Bentley is contemplating the creation of a division that would build "armour-plated" versions of its cars. The competitors in mass-market luxury and premium luxury already have such divisions – BMW just announced the latest versions of its armored 7 Series and Rolls-Royce launched an armored Phantom five years ago, for starters – and third-party companies are already producing armored Mulsannes and Flying Spur Speeds.

    More picutes and the rest of the short story can be found here http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/30/bentley-pondering-foray-into-the-armored-car-business/

    If I had the need and money for an armored car, I would love it to be a Bentley.

    James
     
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    I assumed that all of these luxury car companies offered armored versoins of their vehicals, for those with the coinage to afford it.

    I mean, if you have to ask how much that upgrade costs...You probably can't swing it.

    I don't plan on ticking anyone off to the extent to needing a bullet proof car. The idea of having one sounds cool though.
     
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    Having the money to afford one might be enough to make someone try something. Sometimes Its just the area someone lives in. Or if your a high level executive and have to travel to some countires that are bad for car jackings or other such issues, it might not be a bad idea to have one or have use of one while traveling in that country.

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    Actually, I thought that Bentley already did this. When I saw the post title, I was thinking that maybe they were going to branch out into the armored security business. Hopefully i don't make too many people mad on my way to being rich enough to be able to roll around in a Bentley:cool:
     
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    LOL. I didn't know the other manufactures did this. I know other companies do it but I didn't know any did it on their own.

    James
     
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    I wonder 360 degree turret installation is a package deal. :roflmao:
     
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    I think they are following the trend just like BMW is. Bentleys are beautiful automobiles. No doubt the people who can afford them may want that extra security.
     
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