[DeTomaso] Armored Deauville

[Charles McCall]

Jeff - it does exactly that. I'll see if I can find a photo - it's interesting to see

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From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> On Behalf Of Jeff Detrich
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2019 00:50
To: The DeTomaso Registry Guy <detomasoregistry at gmail.com>
Cc: List DeTomaso Forum <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Armored Deauville

Interesting that it looks like the front bumper tilts down when the bonnet opens.

Jeff
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On Sat, Feb 16, 2019 at 1:11 PM The DeTomaso Registry Guy < detomasoregistry at gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
>    The 3^rd (of 3) armored Deauvilles produced has surfaced, and is for
>    sale.
>
>
>    Details are being added to the registry now...   THANKS   to Jochen!
>
>
>    Here is a clip from the description:
>
>
>    Unique "Armored Edition" copy, rare De Tomaso Deauville second series
>    with 89,000 km.  Fully armored by De Tomaso for Mr. Keller, owner of
>    the Keller company that supplied trains for the Italian State
>    Railways.  This special car was ordered by the owner after he unmasked
>    a magistrate who took bribes to protect wealthy entrepreneurs in
>    Sardinia from kidnappers.  The magistrate committed suicide by killing
>    himself during the trial.
>
>    For fear of repercussions, Mr. Keller ordered this fully armored model
>    with CB radio and fire extinguishing system.  Fully armored with top
>    quality Kevlar fibers.
>
>
>    Only 3 of its kind (there is only another one, but the first series,
>    which is exhibited in the Italian Police Museum).  Only 89,000 km with
>    original mechanical parts.  The car has been standing inside for more
>    than 20 years, so it needs a service to bring it back into working
>    order.
>
>    "Preserved" car with first paint, healthy and rust-free, with signs of
>    aging and non-use.  The interior is in a good condition given the age.
>
>
>    All historical documents of the car have been attested by the Italian
>    police and the Guardia di Finanza.  However, the car has no documents
>    and is only sold with a purchase contract, sales invoice and ACI
>    chronological report.  It is possible to register the vehicle in Italy
>    via ASI (Automotoclub Storico Italiano).
>
>    Please check if the vehicle can be registered in your country.
>
>
>
>
>
>    This represents a very rare opportunity to obtain an armored car, and a
>    DeTomaso at that !
>
>    Bidding is currently around 38000.
>
>
>    Simon or Fred are you interested ?
>
>
>    Chuck
>
>
>
>    The De Tomaso Registry Guy
>
>    [1]http://www.detomasoregistry.org/Members/ProvaMoMemMain.asp
>
> References
>
>    1. http://www.detomasoregistry.org/Members/ProvaMoMemMain.asp
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