New Yorkers are armoring and bulletproofing Range Rovers, Mercedes G-Classes and Lambos to drive to the Hamptons

Source: https://nypost.com/2024/06/13/lifestyle/new-yorkers-are-armoring-and-bulletproofing-cars-to-drive-to-the-hamptons/
Published: Jun 14, 2024
Author: staff
Post Date: 2024-06-14 03:00:54 by Horse
Views: 408

Welcome to Fear City.

Amid spiking crime and violent carjackings involving luxury vehicles in NYC — like last month’s “great first date” turned action movie, complete with guns shoved in the face of a $150,000 BMW-driving Romeo — well- heeled Gothamites worried about getting to the Hamptons this summer are clamoring for their own exclusive, secure “supercars.”

Among the most sought-after armored automobile suppliers is a former Austrian commando who helps give billionaires peace of mind by fortifying their homes, helicopters, superyachts and Range Rovers — to the tune of millions of dollars.

“People need to understand one simple fact: they need protection,” Matthias Fitzthum, CEO of Bespoke Home & Yacht Security, told The Post of the souped-up security measures he says any “ultra-high net worth” family would be crazy not to follow. “An alarm system isn’t protection — they need hardware to protect their family and themselves.”

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#1: Esso    To: Horse, 4um (#0)

Fuck 'em. You don't have be an ex-CIA contractor or a cop to carry a firearm. Stand your ground.

Esso posted on 2024-06-14 03:11:06   Reply   Private Reply


#2: Pigpen    To: Horse (#0)

Why anyone that has that kind of money would choose to live anywhere where that is required is bewildering.

Pigpen posted on 2024-06-14 07:41:50   Reply   Private Reply