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Armored vehicles for Frieze London — armored limousine with security driver in London

For Frieze London, RECA Guard provides factory-armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class Guard and Audi A8 L Security with a trained security driver – in London and the surrounding area. RECA Guard is independent of the organiser; the name is used solely to describe the place and period of the assignment.

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Typical assignments around Frieze London

  • Exposed private individuals, families and entrepreneurs – discreet support to the event, hotel and evening engagements
  • Artists, athletes and officials with heightened protection needs
  • Guests of honour, sponsors and delegations – transfers from the airport or private jet terminal
  • Multi-day stays with a dedicated vehicle and driver
  • Onward travel to follow-up appointments in the region or in neighbouring countries

Handover in London – airport, hotel, venue

  • Airports: London Heathrow (LHR), London City (LCY), Farnborough (FAB) and London Gatwick (LGW) – terminal or general aviation area
  • Railway stations and hotels in London
  • Venue: Regent's Park – access and waiting area by arrangement
  • Onward travel to neighbouring cities and countries as one continuous booking
  • City page: London

You tell us the place and time; we bring the vehicle with driver to you. Delivery and logistics are arranged for each assignment; transfer costs depend on distance and duration and are shown transparently in the offer. Entry and vehicle documents are agreed with you in advance.

Vehicles and drivers for Frieze London

Available are the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard (VR9), the S 680 Guard 4MATIC (VR10, the highest civilian protection level) and the Audi A8 L Security – exclusively factory-armored vehicles with ballistic certificate, run-flat tyres and emergency equipment. Our security drivers speak German and English, some Spanish, Turkish and French; by arrangement your own drivers can take over, and in individual cases rental without a driver is possible. Escort vehicles and close protection through our partner AMS on request. Armored vehicles are in high demand for this event – please enquire as early as possible; short-notice requests are handled whenever logistically possible.

About Frieze London

Frieze London is one of the world's most significant art fairs with collectors, galleries and museum representatives and takes place usually every year in October in London (Regent's Park). Exact dates are published by the organiser. Our fleet is based in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart, around 900 km away; we bring the vehicle with security driver to your location and collect it there afterwards.

Why RECA Guard – a family business with its own fleet

RECA Guard is run by RECA Handels-GmbH in Sindelfingen near Stuttgart – a family business since 1979. The second generation leads the company and the third is already working alongside. You deal directly with the owners, not with a booking platform.

  • Our own fleet: Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard (VR9), S 680 Guard 4MATIC (VR10) and Audi A8 L Security are our own vehicles, based in Sindelfingen – we rent out what we own and know.
  • Factory armour only: exclusively vehicles armoured at the factory with a VPAM ballistic certificate, no retrofitted conversions.
  • Our own security drivers: trained drivers from our own team (German, English, some Spanish, Turkish, French); your own drivers by arrangement, in individual cases without a driver.
  • Delivered to your location: hotel, airport, trade fair, railway station or company premises – arranged for each assignment, escort vehicles on request.
  • Discretion: fixed contacts from the family, short lines of communication, non-disclosure agreement (NDA) on request.
  • For every client: private individuals, companies, authorities and delegations – reachable 24/7 in German and English.

How to rent an armored vehicle for Frieze London

  1. Enquiry: period, number of passengers, handover location and assignment profile – by phone, e-mail or WhatsApp, with a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) on request.
  2. Offer: suitable vehicle, protection level, driver and, if required, escort vehicles – with transparent costs including transfer.
  3. Assignment: handover at the agreed location, support throughout the event, return transfer by us.

Frequently asked questions

When does Frieze London take place?

Usually every year in October. Binding dates are published by the organiser; we plan our delivery around your schedule.

Can the vehicle reach the venue despite security zones?

Access to security zones depends on the accreditations of the organiser and the authorities. We agree handover points, waiting areas and routes with your team in advance – outside the perimeter if necessary.

Can your driver work with our close-protection team?

Yes. Our security drivers are used to working in convoys and with protection teams – escort vehicles and additional personnel through our partner AMS on request.

Can I continue after the event – including abroad?

Yes. Onward journeys to neighbouring cities or countries are planned as one continuous booking. Entry and vehicle documents are clarified with you in advance.

How early should I enquire?

As early as possible – armored vehicles are in high demand for major events. Short-notice requests are handled whenever logistically possible; the quickest way is to call us directly on +49 7031 866030.

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