Bunker mentality! Three ex-Cold War nuclear cabins are listed for sale on eBay for £15,000 each promising the ‘ultimate protection’ from coronavirus
- The cabins are said to give ‘full protection’ against viruses including COVID-19
- They are listed on eBay for £15,000 each, as collection only from Pembrokeshire
- The advert claims they were originally built as military command-post cabins
- They were said to be unused when bought from an auction house 12 years ago
Three ex-Cold War nuclear cabins are being offered as ‘full protection’ to those living in fear of catching coronavirus.
The biological green-coloured, aluminium cabins are said to protect against viruses including COVID-19 and are being advertised on eBay for £15,000 each.
The advert claims the NBC Marconi cabins, which are listed as collection only from Pembrokeshire, are chemical-proof, fully operational, accommodate two people and also protect against EMP (explosion of electromagnetic energy).
Three ex-Cold War nuclear, biological cabins from Pembrokeshire are being listed for sale on eBay as the ‘ultimate protection’ to those living in fear of catching coronavirus
The inside of the aluminium cabins, showing a bookshelf, plugs, surfaces and storage space. The advert claims the cabins are fully operational and can accommodate two people
The inside of one of the green-coloured cabins from a different angle. They are said to offer ‘full protection’ against viruses and are being advertised on eBay for £15,000 each
They were said to be originally built as secure military command-post cabins and cost the Government £250,000 each before being sold off.
They have previously been used for storage and limited research use for RN projects, according to the advert.
The seller’s father is thought to have bought them from the MoD’s surplus company ‘Ramco’, unused, around 12 years ago at £200 each to use within her father’s old company as ‘weather-balloon’ test chambers.
The woman, who asked not to be named, said: ‘I’ve even used one as a mobile recording studio!
‘They boast a ‘positive’ air pressure system which allows totally charcoal and dust filtered air in, no dust, no viruses, no radiation, using the same system as Porton Down’s research labs.
‘They are even protected from incoming radio emissions to ‘Tempest Codeword’ standard!
The NBC unit (left), a filter which protects against contamination, and a door opening to one of the bunkers (right). They were said to be bought from at an auction house around 12 years ago
The seller said she has even used one of the cabins as a ‘mobile recording studio’, adding that one potential buyer wanted to ‘ship them to his island home in Scotland’
A Magnehelix pressure controller, pictured. The seller said buyers must view the items before bidding and will be subject to strict pre-ID clearance conditions and a no return policy
The advert’s description says the three cabins are in ‘good condition’, need ‘cleaning externally’ and are ‘made to last’. At the time of writing, five people were watching the item
‘Comfortable, air conditioned, big enough for two adults – and totally secure – just what the person who has everything needs in the virus-laden world of the future. One potential buyer even wanted to ship them to his island home in Scotland!’
It is claimed the cabins are ex-Phoenix UAV programme 1998 – 2008 (Royal Artillery) and are based on a cold war NBC design which was then updated to the Army’s spec for UAV use.
They were said to be unused and new when bought from Ramco UK Ltd, an auction house in Skegness.
The seller said buyers must view the items – currently stored near Cardigan, West Wales, before bidding and visitors are warned they will be subject to strict pre-ID clearance conditions.
Fitted with positive pressure carbon filter systems and Magnehelix pressure controllers, they are described as used, in a good condition but needs cleaning externally and made to last.
A strict no return policy operates for buyers and the cabins come with no internal or external equipment.
It comes as shoppers have been panic buying houseware essentials such as toilet roll and anti-bacterial hand wash as well as face masks in the fight against COVID-19.
MailOnline has contacted eBay for comment.