Hassanal Bolkiah, the 29th and current Sultan of Brunei, is a name synonymous with wealth and opulence. As one of the last absolute monarchs in the world, he has amassed a fortune estimated to be around $20 billion, according to Forbes. But what sets him apart from other wealthy individuals is his passion for luxury cars and aircraft.
The Sultan’s car collection is a marvel in itself, boasting over 7,000 vehicles from some of the world’s most prestigious manufacturers. Among his prized possessions are:
– Approximately 600 Rolls-Royce cars
– Around 570 Mercedes-Benz vehicles
– Over 450 Ferrari cars
– Around 380 Bentley vehicles
– Over 200 BMW cars
– Approximately 170 Jaguars
– Around 130 Koenigsegg sports cars
What’s truly remarkable is that luxury car makers like Mercedes have created one-of-a-kind cars specifically for his collection, making him the sole owner of vehicles that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
In addition to his impressive car collection, the Sultan also owns a bespoke private jet, a Boeing 747-430. The original price of the plane was around $100 million, and he has spared no expense in customizing its interior with gold and crystal decorations, including solid gold washbasins. The plane’s interior features a living room, bedroom, and bathroom, all adorned with gold and crystal….Seë_Morë