# War-Ready Supercars The $500,000 Bullet-Proof Bentley Could Survive Armageddon By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/war-ready-luxury-vehicles-bullet-proof-bentley References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/07/14/the-500-000-bulletproof-bentley/) This bullet proof Bentley is a rebel’s dream. For only $500,000 this dream car can be your on JamesList. The bullet proof Bentley offers safety features such as [ballistic steel in the doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani), pillars, bulletproof glass, run flat tires, an [explosion-proof gas tank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lac-hong-900-lx), Kevlar flooring and even a self-contained oxygen supply system (to assist during poison gas attack). On top of all that, there are exploding hinge bolts that blast open the doors if a speedy exit becomes necessary. Suddenly my life seems so pedestrian. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Bullet-proof Cars:** The disruptive innovation opportunity lies in the development and production of high-end bullet-proof cars with advanced safety features. - **Luxury Armored Vehicles:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating luxury vehicles equipped with advanced security measures to cater to the needs of high-profile individuals and dignitaries. - **Survivalist Transportation:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in designing and manufacturing vehicles that are specifically built for survival in extreme conditions and emergencies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation by developing and manufacturing bullet-proof cars and luxury armored vehicles. - **Security:** The security industry can tap into disruptive innovation by offering advanced security solutions for high-profile individuals, including luxury armored vehicles. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by providing specialized vehicles for survivalists and emergency scenarios. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Fully-Armored Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire.md) - [Aggressive Safety-Focused SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezvani-vengeance.md) - [Space-Themed SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentayga-speed.md) - [Opulent Custom-Finish SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley.md) - [American Safety-Focused Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glickenhaus-004-supercar.md) - [Reimagined Road-Legal Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadlegal-supercar.md) - [Revived Classic Vintage Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero.md) - [Ultra-Tactical Next-Gen SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani-tank.md)