Abbott's new bulletproof BMW - Designed to be AK-47 proof

[Oldbloke]

"On a side note, (and hearsay) there's an interesting array of weaponry inside those government cars. The door trims come off to allow quick access to a small arsenal. That's assuming its the same as 20 years ago, a gov car broke down in Cockatoo, VIC. The mechanics and a few onlookers got to see how much was unloaded into a second vehicle before the car was left for repair."

Tony better have a bloody licence for all that fire power then.

[ozturtle]

Good to see him buying Australian made and supporting the local economy.

[Westy]

Nice of them to publicise exactly what the limitations of the protection are... maintaining the record of smart decisions. Now they can try explaining why anyone would bother attempting assasination, superfluous mouthpieces are easily replaced. What a waste of money.

At least they don't need tear gas like the British version, with the external speakers anyone in the vicinity can be subjected to his oration. "Our paid parental leave scheme..." Argh!! run for the hills lads!

On a side note, (and hearsay) there's an interesting array of weaponry inside those government cars. The door trims come off to allow quick access to a small arsenal. That's assuming its the same as 20 years ago, a gov car broke down in Cockatoo, VIC. The mechanics and a few onlookers got to see how much was unloaded into a second vehicle before the car was left for repair.

Mr Abbott has a Ego to don't you know he was born a Pomm

[1290]

"On a side note, (and hearsay) there's an interesting array of weaponry inside those government cars. The door trims come off to allow quick access to a small arsenal. That's assuming its the same as 20 years ago, a gov car broke down in Cockatoo, VIC. The mechanics and a few onlookers got to see how much was unloaded into a second vehicle before the car was left for repair."

Tony better have a bloody licence for all that fire power then.

Interesting side issue there.... Mr Abbott, do you have a licence or exemption under the official purposes etc etc for possession of _ _ _ _ _ _ (insert best guess of what arsenal is in car).

I wonder if the PM would be expected to grab a 45 pistol (there'd have to be a few in there) in a SHTF episode....

As far as the choice of vehicle, the issue was blown up by LABOR who themselves wrote the spec and went to tender, apparently Holden DID bid but with BAE systems and their proposal would have cost over twice the BMW cost.

consider BMW have been producing these as a STANDARD line for years, obviously on an order basis, you wouldnt find one in the Melbourne BMW showroom of course....

Whether or not you like Abbott, or whichever mouthpiece is in his place, would you really want our representative to get around in a cobbled together Holden test-bed, with AR plates welded together after hours and weekends at fishermans bend?? a shortened lithy 303 in each door, just for the sake of 'keeping it Australian'... No, not really.

[Kipper]

Whether or not you like Abbott, or whichever mouthpiece is in his place, would you really want our representative to get around in a cobbled together Holden test-bed, with AR plates welded together after hours and weekends at fishermans bend?? a shortened lithy 303 in each door, just for the sake of 'keeping it Australian'... No, not really.

What's good for the goose should be good for the gander.