#1 - Armoured Vehicles
Knight XV by Conquest Vehicles
Price: US $310,000
Armored vehicles are why I decided to start blogging…they are extravagant by every measure. Ignoring whether I actually believe that someone needs this kind of protection, I am amazed by the sheer size and price. I mean, for $310,000 you could probably buy off anyone that really wanted to hurt you! The Knight XV from Conquest Vehicles is somewhere between a tank and luxury bus but only 100 are being manufactured so don’t delay! The specs on this baby are impressive…GVWR of 17,000lbs, curb weight of 12,000lbs (by comparison an Escalade is only 5,700lbs), V10 6.8L engine, 100″ tall (that’s 8′ 4″) with a length of 240″ or a full 20′ long. Take a look at their photo gallery to get an idea of how big it is…it makes a hummer look like a Tonka toy! Next time you park next to your neighbour’s new Lamborghini at the country club you can be sure his manhood will whither.
The question that armoured vehicles raise is, are you safer in this behemoth with all the attention that it attracts with its opaque armour and optional two-way P/A intercom system? I mean, I understand armoured vehicles for the military, police and other professionals that are in the line of fire but they likely aren’t outfitting their vehicle with first class aircraft sleeper seating, flat panel TVs, cigar humidors or a refreshment bar.
But I digress, this really is about how the ultra-rich spend their money. Clearly a need for safety makes armoured vehicles a viable line of business for companies like Conquest Vehicles, Inkas Armoured and Stoof. Don’t get me wring, I understand how important personal safety is; in Ironman…even the US military couldn’t protect Tony Stark! Next time you are wondering how to dispose of $310,000 look no further than a vehicle that also keeps the environment in mind by utilizing a flex-fuel option which enables consumption of up to 85% ethanol…a diesel engine is available if you plan to do a lot of river crossings. One more thing, don’t forget the optional ‘under vehicle magnetic attachment detector’…even a Blackwater operative would think twice about working in such desperate conditions!
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Thanks for your post! Glad to see there’s still people writing useful information rather than selling something. Regards, Pepe
You’ve created a funny site, but I’m going to make a few suggestions, beginning with number one: armoured vehicles. This monstrosity is ugly. If you want security, but are also interested in styling, you’ll buy a factory-armoured BMW 750. The information is here: http://www.bmw.de/de/de/general/corporateclients/security/cars/7er_high_gallery.html. Have your assistant arrange an appointment in Munich. You’re gonna burn through tires like crazy with this machine.
Cool black monster, but a bit heavy for the city drive
Check out wheels at http://www.inkasarmored.com
I also found this interesting article. Once you leave your bullet proof vehicle, and make a dash in your bullet proof suit, you can go hide in your high security, “Paparazzi-Proof” luxury L.A. hotel. It’s crazy!
http://www.thelifeofluxury.com/luxury-high-rise-dubbed-paparazzi-proof/
What an awesome vehicle. You would get a pretty nice sense of security riding in that beauty. But what about when you get out? You’re fair game now dude.
Not anymore. Look what I came across. Try a bullet proof suit !
http://www.thelifeofluxury.com/dressed-not-to-be-killed/
Wonder if they have one in a size 44L ?
Guys thank you for posting this amazing vehicle….this thing is awesome looking…I have to tell you I have seen and drove many vehicle in my time but this one takes the cake…I was blown away…it is like something out of a Batman movie. I have a number of vehicles including an armoured Alpha H1 and I got to tell you I’m very impressed…I have never seen anything like this Knight xv vehicle…This is one impressive looking ride…I just checked their website and the price is actually US $359,000, and by the look of this beast and the options that it offers I think that it is worth every penny…very impressive. This thing will eat any armoured vehicle for lunch…very cool.