New Deville can withstanding .44 magnum
11-07-2003, 08:46 AM
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New Deville can withstanding .44 magnum
Bulletproof Deville targets big guns
By Ed Garsten / The Detroit News
It's probably more than most people need to make a run to the grocery store, but the 2004 Cadillac Armored Deville almost guarantees a safe return.
General Motors Corp. will start taking orders in a few days for a bulletproof Cadillac Deville that will be capable of withstanding attack from weapons as powerful as a .44-caliber magnum handgun.
"It's security in an insecure world," said GM's Al Gagne, head of the armoring project.
The Deville goes on sale in January and will be sold nationwide through 22 Cadillac dealerships with specially trained sales staffs, including stores in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor.
GM has not set a sales target, but expects the car to appeal to security-conscious shoppers such as corporate executives, celebrities and government officials. Buyers' identities will be kept confidential.
Chicago-based Scaletta Moloney Armoring will add armor protection to the Deville, which is built in Hamtramck. Scaletta has also beefed up other Cadillacs, Lincolns and military vehicles.
Pricing hasn't been announced, but Scaletta CEO Joe Scaletta said armoring typically adds $40,000 to $200,000 to the cost of a car. Unarmored, the Deville costs about $50,000.
Interest in armored vehicles has accelerated since the 2001 terrorist attacks, he said. "September 11 just made citizens more cognizant of what can happen."
http://www.detnews.com/2003/autosins...a01-319013.htm
By Ed Garsten / The Detroit News
It's probably more than most people need to make a run to the grocery store, but the 2004 Cadillac Armored Deville almost guarantees a safe return.
General Motors Corp. will start taking orders in a few days for a bulletproof Cadillac Deville that will be capable of withstanding attack from weapons as powerful as a .44-caliber magnum handgun.
"It's security in an insecure world," said GM's Al Gagne, head of the armoring project.
The Deville goes on sale in January and will be sold nationwide through 22 Cadillac dealerships with specially trained sales staffs, including stores in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor.
GM has not set a sales target, but expects the car to appeal to security-conscious shoppers such as corporate executives, celebrities and government officials. Buyers' identities will be kept confidential.
Chicago-based Scaletta Moloney Armoring will add armor protection to the Deville, which is built in Hamtramck. Scaletta has also beefed up other Cadillacs, Lincolns and military vehicles.
Pricing hasn't been announced, but Scaletta CEO Joe Scaletta said armoring typically adds $40,000 to $200,000 to the cost of a car. Unarmored, the Deville costs about $50,000.
Interest in armored vehicles has accelerated since the 2001 terrorist attacks, he said. "September 11 just made citizens more cognizant of what can happen."
http://www.detnews.com/2003/autosins...a01-319013.htm
11-08-2003, 11:09 AM
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Screw Caddy, Benz has had the S55 Guard for years...and it's much stronger too - and only $150,000. :thumbsdn: Caddy is dumb - noone in their right mind is gonna pay $250K for one. 
11-08-2003, 01:13 PM
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i remember the bmw 540 Protectino also came with it....
in the 540 protection there was also a speaker where you could talk to someone that approaches your car, so you wouldnt have to open the window.
in the 540 protection there was also a speaker where you could talk to someone that approaches your car, so you wouldnt have to open the window.
11-08-2003, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by amirsafdari
i remember the bmw 540 Protectino also came with it....
in the 540 protection there was also a speaker where you could talk to someone that approaches your car, so you wouldnt have to open the window.
i remember the bmw 540 Protectino also came with it....
in the 540 protection there was also a speaker where you could talk to someone that approaches your car, so you wouldnt have to open the window.
"slow traffic merge to the left, awooooga awoooga!!!"
"turn bitch turn!!!"
"what the hell are you braking for homo?!"
"what up sweeet thang?!"
"This is the police, put your hands up and unstrap them bras!"
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