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Thu October 12, 2006
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1995 Mercedes-Benz S600 Sultan of Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei, whose personal wealth is estimated at an astounding $50 billion, purchased the Mercedes-Benz S600 when new to add to his fleet of highly individual, custom-builtcars. Built by Trasco at their top-secret facility in Bremen, Germany, the V-12 powered sedan is equipped to withstand attacks from handguns, assault rifles, and armor-piercing military hardware. The total weight of the vehicle is now 7,600 pounds compared to a stock Mercedes-Benz S600, which weighs a comparatively low 4,200 pounds. To handle the added weight of the armor plating, the car's chassis and suspension were strengthened and the car was fitted with flat-run tires. The fake inoperable "moon roof" gives the car the appearance of a standard, unmodified car. Such add-ons enable the vehicle to blend into the motoring landscape and reduce the likelihood that would-be attackers will identify it as transportation of a wealthy, high-profile international figure.
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1995 Mercedes-Benz S600
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Remarkable Cars
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The Petersen Museum, Los Angeles
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V-12
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