The Car Shopping Round (Round 64): Tears in Heaven

So, your lifestyle as a Secret Agent led you to riches and secret glory, so you settled down somewhere safe, married a lovely lady, and had a few kids. Fast forward 10 years, and a little security breach turns into your major problem because every person you crossed while spying wants you and your family dead.

Fifteen years ago, when you were still a secret agent, you would have just taken the latest fast car and run like hell to the nearest safehouse, but your trusty two seater is just that - two seats. And one of them is an ejection seat.

The 2010 Storm Serenity APC is the solution. On the outside, we were careful in designing everything such that even top-notch spies couldn’t tell the difference between the Armored People Carrier and the more mundane Sport Edition.

Inside, however, is radically different. Limo-black tint on the rear five windows prevents visibility into the van, the windows and body panels are made of bulletproof materials, and the underbelly of the van is designed to deflect mine and bomb blasts away from the passenger cabin. With 6 seats, the Serenity has room for you and five other people, and with 586 horsepower provided by a turbocharged 6 liter V8, you have the means to escape in a great hurry.

But what if your safehouse is in the mountains somewhere, up a winding fire trail, over unpaved ground? Storm’s SymTrak full-time AWD system does the worrying for you, and will haul you and your most precious cargo up to safety. The automatic transmission will also pick the right gear every time.

Why pick a minivan? A car, while powerful and fast, stands out, especially fast ones. An SUV makes an easy target, and is the obvious choice for a government official ‘rescue vehicle.’ Minivans hide in plain sight. No one pays any attention to just another mommy-van full of kids on the way to soccer practice and the mall. This is the first of many defensive technologies in the Serenity, the Chameleon Effect. By blending in with mundane traffic, you become invisible without gadgets.

But what if someone figures it out? Well, the Serenity APC is equipped with a smoke-discharger. They can’t shoot you if they can’t see you. And if you’re worried they got your plate number, just hit the button on the dash under the Air Conditioning to flip and exchange your old plate for a new one.

When being a secret agent goes bad, get the best help from Storm Automotive.

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2010 BKOO Alameda Limited.

Introducing the new BKOO Alameda. This Crossover SUV is the epitome of technology, comfort, performance and value for money merged into an overall practical package for every housewives and husbands. Inside you’ll find either the option for 6 or 8 comfortable seats arranged in an easy to use layout. And the trunk space is massive for all the need of big family.

Under the hood you’ll find BKOO’s finest Inline 6 Cylinder engine. 3.5 liter either in Naturally aspirated or Turbocharged form. 250hp for the former and 420hp for the latter. The engine has been designed for maximum smoothness and reliability. All BKOO Alameda comes with fantastic 7 years unlimited mileage warranty because we are really confident that these cars will never ever go wrong.

Combined with 6-speed Automatic transmitting power through a rear-biased AWD system. The Turbocharged Limited trim is good for 0-60mph time of 5.8 seconds. Top speed is highly illegal 144mph. It also featured optional adaptive shock absorbers for nicer driving experience.

Limited trim also comes with various other technology to keep children occupied on the long road trip journey. TV Screens, MP3 player, DVD, Blu-ray, 21 professionally tuned speakers. It’s like having a concert hall in your car.

Expect to see these in the driveway of every house in the very wholesome suburban neighborhood soon.

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one mentally disturbed cartel bosses car coming right up!

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Received and tested:
@Madrias
@conan

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Economy will be slightly important. Not a huge concern unless it’s really stupidly bad. Emissions the buyer couldn’t care less about.

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Just for clarity’s sake, “+15 Body Quality” means +15 on the body selection tab? or the chassis/panel selection tab?

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Body tab.

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Presenting the updated NCC Socamom, now rebranded as the Warlord.

$34,900

Includes 7 seats for children/bodyguards/drugs/weapons/kidnapped hostages and much much more!

Flaps covering exhaust pipes and anti theft door handles.

Bullbars to help getting in and out of carparks/warzones. (yeah, I know they’re the same things!)

Only available colour is Mommy Beige erm…Desert Sand.

Antishatter barred glass on all light fittings.

Bullet/vomit/spilt milk/blood proof luxury interior.

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I was unhappy with my old advert - So I deleted it and made this one



Outstanding Performance
Stunning Looks
Breath Taking Handling
Extreme Comfort

All To Be Found In The New LLA Witney X 3500WR


$35,000


LinkLuke Auto’s

– Putting Pleasure Back In Driving

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1945 ACA Corona “Custom”

This custom model of ACA Corona is loosely based off a certain other modification of the Corona.

However unlike that car, this new custom model has been redesigned to order. Featuring a new 500CI engine lifted from the ACA RoadCruiser.

The body panels have also been replaced by military grade steel/ceramic composite armour plating designed to stop small arms fire and provide some protection from larger calibre fire arms. The windows have also been replaced with two inches of glass clad polycarbonate windows designed to stop at least 5 rounds of 7.62 mm. The interior panels of the car have also been lined with a thin layer of Kevlar to reduce the risk of spalling. The undertray has also been specifically shaped to mitigate the damage from mines and IEDs

Inside, the Corona Custom is fitted with plush luxury interior with many places to store wine and cigars. In the rear, the car has space for several Tommy guns and also has a gun rack under the seats for pistols and smaller SMGs. There is even space for an M72 LAW which can be launched from the sunroof.

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2010 Fleet Industries Terraptor PPK

Built for VIPs seeking that vital extra bit of protection when going off-road, the Terraptor PPK (Presidential Protection Kit) is a fully armored version of our premium crossover SUV, designed to withstand sustained fire from even the most powerful small arms and explosive weapons imaginable. If you ever need to fight back, there’s space in the trunk for a weapons compartment capable of housing anything from handguns to rocket launchers - and their ammo to boot. Our patented XT-Drive 4x4 system ensures that the Terraptor can handle rough terrain with ease, while air suspension ensures that all 7 occupants enjoy a comfortable ride and surprisingly deft handling on any surface. And with a 400-plus-bhp V8 under the hood, this thing can outrun virtually any attacker with minimal effort. All this peace of mind can be yours for $34,900 excluding markups.

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Mosley L31P3 6.5

We at Mosley Protection Systems are proud to unveil our latest proposition in Executive protection. Walcroft&Riley struck an exclusive partnership deal with us, enabling us to develop a comprehensive protection package for the Scala, their latest luxury sedan already during development. The package will accordingly be available right from day one when Scala sales commence on March 1st 2010.

The Scala is the ultimate executive office on wheels; The 3.1m wheelbase allows for a cavernous working environment, two individual seats fitted with the latest in wellness technology are rounded off with a selection of leather and wood trims to create a comfortably insulated private space in which the busiest of CEOs can effectively focus on whatever work may be at hand or just relax and indulge in the luxuries of their private oasis as the chauffeur almost unnoticeably causes them to arrive at their next destination in style, assisted by the silky purr of the V12 powerplant.

As - quite regrettably - the importance of a person can often be measured by the number and power of his enemies, a CEO’s means of transport need not only to be insulated from the noise and chatter of the outside world, but sometimes also from brute physical force. And that’s where Mosley comes in.

Being able to look W&R over the shoulder during development, we were able to tailor a protective package to the car benefiting from more intimate knowledge of its architecture than any competitor may claim to have, creating the Mosley L31P3. The exact composition and design of the armoured cell protecting the passengers is classified to prevent potential assailants from adapting, but it is virtually immune to handgun calibre rounds and will protect against multiple .30 rifle hits.

The drivetrain and suspension has been modofied. While being fine in terms of reliability, the Scala’s active suspension was replaced with a rugged conventional design suited for the punishment during an escape scenario. The same goes for the 7-speed automatic, which was swapped for a heavy-duty 5-speed one.

The tyres are not run-flat, but rather a Kevlar-reinforced self-sealing design hooked up to an air pump driven by the main engine in an emergency. The tyres will deflect or absorb a 9x19 Parabellum round fired from 15m at a 60° angle, and even if punctured, will remain inflated to enable a swift and safe traversal to the next safehouse after the escape from the immediate danger zone.

The multipurpose thread and rubber composition along with the AWD system and the protective undertray allow for quick dirt road traversal. Thanks to its 392hp V12, the Mosley L31P3 is faster than anything than can pose a threat to it, barring gunship helicopters and fighter jets.

Mosley L31P3 prices start from 35 000$.

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Restored and Modified 1968 Washington Motorworks Stallion For Sale

Hi, my company restores and modifies classics for all different proposes. This one is a 1968 WM Stallion that was special ordered by a client but he never came to pick it up. He asked for it to be bulletproofed so we did it without question. It has a perfectly restored and rustproofed thick steel chassis and body. The original engine was removed for a custom 724CI V12 making 830hp! Connected to a modern 6 speed automatic and AWD system it now gets a decent or its size 12.5mpg and does 0-60 in 4 seconds. We have remade look alike leather seats with modern comforts and adjust-ability to replace all 6 original seats and had a modern infotainment system fitted in by a local stereo shop. It is high quality and works well. The car has also been fitted with new, more powerful brakes and modern assists like ABS, traction control, and ESC. For only $35000 this car can by yours!

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MY2010 Bogliq Convoy Deluxe

Bogliq Automotive Engineering is proud to present their competitor in the hotly contested mining site transportation sector, the 2010 Bogliq Convoy!!!


(2010 Bogliq Convoy Deluxe shown)

Featuring a range of trim levels and two configurations (a five seat dual cab utility and a seven seat 5 door SUV), the Convoy has a model suitable for any budget.

Bogliq supplies the Convoy in one engine and transmission package to simplify your supply chain and the powerful V8 with six-speed automatic transmission will ensure no-one will have any trouble driving the Convoy wherever you need it to go!


(RRP of the Deluxe shown is $31,400)

Best of all the Convoy starts at under $30,000 so you can squeeze a little bit more out of your vehicle appropriation budget or keep the boss happy with a luxury variant!

So what are you waiting for? Visit your friendly Bogliq dealer today!!!

Buy better, buy Bogliq

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Lol - just noticed that I named the base car for my L31 “Serenity”. Had a feeling that the name has been used somewhere on this forum…

Anyway, fixed it.

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The Mk 4 Erin Berlose. Everything you would expect from a British executive saloon.

Of course though, this one is a little more … protected.

A full conversion by Armomax armored car specialists now ensures this top-of-range Vox 3.0l trim is fully bullet proof, with reinforced body panels, electric shock door handles, ballistic nylon armor on bottom of the vehicle for explosives protection and military-grade air filtration in case of gas attack. A wealth of on-board technology also allows surveillance, tracking and full 360 degrees viewing via both standard and infrared night vision cameras.

A perfect combination of style, sophistication and security.

Price: $29000 (0% markup)

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you sure 'bout that :wink:

@JohnWaldock Oh yes. Very confid…wait…

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JHW Atlantic “620X” By A.V.L.

Armored Vehicle Laboratories have taken a relatively standard JHW Atlantic 280X, Upgraded the body and chassis with full armor plating, and replaced the standard 2.8L V6 with a 6.2L V8, and you then have the ultimate VIP machine!

$31100 OTR

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Ah crap, I hope it’s not too late:
Introducing the 2010 Letto Impresa CRM, It’ll get you where you need to go Quickly & Safely for just $31900:

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