Armoured car that can electrify paparazzi and withstand chemical attacks

Rich and famous Americans are increasingly choosing to travel in armoured vehicles with features life electrified doorhandles and sealed ventilation systems to protect against gas attacks.

Rap stars Kanye West and T.I. and actor Sacha Baron Cohen are among the jittery stars to have invested in armoured cars built, in many cases, to withstand even large-calibre ordinance.

An executive at one company catering to such security conscious clients says that demand in the U.S. has soared particularly in the past five years, as inequality has risen after the banking crisis.
The cars, which look virtually indistinguishable to other vehicles, can take two to three months to complete, at a cost of up to $100,000