[DeTomaso] Armored Deauville

[Mike Drew]

The second armored Deauville was in Arizona, I think . I saw it at Concorso Italiano many years ago. It was burgundy. The doors weighed a ton and the glass was probably an inch thick!

Mike

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> On Feb 16, 2019, at 11:10, The DeTomaso Registry Guy <detomasoregistry at gmail.com> wrote:
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>   The 3^rd (of 3) armored Deauvilles produced has surfaced, and is for
>   sale.
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>   Details are being added to the registry now...   THANKS   to Jochen!
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>   Here is a clip from the description:
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>   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.
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>   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.
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>   "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.
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>   All historical documents of the car have been attested by the Italian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.
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>   This represents a very rare opportunity to obtain an armored car, and a
>   DeTomaso at that !
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>   Bidding is currently around 38000.
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>   Simon or Fred are you interested ?
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> 
>   Chuck
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>   The De Tomaso Registry Guy
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>   [1]http://www.detomasoregistry.org/Members/ProvaMoMemMain.asp
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> References
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>   1. http://www.detomasoregistry.org/Members/ProvaMoMemMain.asp
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