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- An opulent, bulletproof Ford Excursion limo owned by King Abdullah II of Jordan has hit the market.
- The limo originally cost $620,000, the selling dealer said, but it’s available now for a fraction of that cost — just $84,000.
- It was upfitted by Becker Automotive Design, which stretched the SUV and added in swanky features like massaging seats, built-in phones, security cameras, and a mini fridge.
- A nearly $200,000 armoring package includes bulletproof windows and body panels, electrified door handles, and an air-filtration system that protects against nuclear and chemical attacks.
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If you’re in the market for a vehicle that’s built like a tank, has an interior fit for royalty, and costs about the same as a Toyota Land Cruiser, today may be your lucky day.
A swanky, custom-built, armored Ford Excursion limo has hit the market for just $84,000 through dealer Prestige Auto Credit. What’s more, it cost more than $600,000 and was owned by the King Abdullah II of Jordan, according to the selling dealer.
The SUV’s royal provenance helps to explain its nearly $200,000 in armoring upgrades, which include ballistic glass, electrified door handles, and an air-filtration system that protects against chemical, biological, or nuclear attack.
As one might expect from a vehicle owned by a monarch, the Excursion’s interior isn’t too shabby either, having been stretched and packed full of luxury upgrades.
Sneak a peek of the surprisingly cheap royal ride, first spotted by The Drive, below.
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Starting its life as normal 2005 Ford Excursion, the SUV was overhauled by Becker Automotive Design, which has built custom limos for high-profile clients like Tom Brady and Sylvester Stallone.
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Although Becker declined to disclose whether it built this vehicle for the King of Jordan, the company did acknowledge it has worked with the leader in the past.
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The limo originally cost its buyer $620,000, according to the selling dealer, and invoices show hundreds of thousands of dollars in upgrades. It only has 4,000 miles on it.
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The interior boasts European-leather seats with heating, cooling, and massaging functions.
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The seats also have fold-out airline-style tray tables …
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… and Becker built in a fridge/freezer unit along with a “refreshment center.”
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The limo’s multiple flip-down screens are hooked up to external security cameras and DVD players — this was the mid 2000s, mind you.
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The window switches came off of a Rolls-Royce, and the limo features plenty of wood accents.
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Plus, the Excursion boasts three integrated cell phones, a satellite phone, a pair of Dell laptops, and a printer.
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All in all, Becker charged around $120,000 for “interior enhancements,” not including an $18,000 audio system and a $34,000 video system.
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Not to mention, Becker built out the SUV with nearly $200,000 in armoring.
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That included an anti-exploding fuel tank, ram bumpers, ballistic glass, and armored body panels.
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Becker also equipped the car with a $15,500 air-filtration system, which “removes nuclear, biological, and chemical components from the air.”
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The vehicle’s electrified, anti-grab door handles stun any unwanted visitors.
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And the car sports a PA system, siren, and strobe lights.
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This tricked out Ford Excursion is listed through Prestige Auto Credit for the bargain-bin price of just $84,000.
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