Hassanal Bolkiah ibni Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the Sultan of Brunei, owns the world’s largest car collection.
His impressive collection includes a wide range of luxurious vehicles with high price tags.
The sultan is the second-longest reigning monarch, following Queen Elizabeth II. He was born on July 15, 1946, and became Sultan of Brunei in 1967 after graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
The sultan’s car collection boasts over 7,000 vehicles, estimated to be worth $5 billion.
He holds a Guinness World Record for his collection of Rolls-Royce cars, with over 500 of these luxury vehicles in his possession. Some sources suggest the number is now closer to 600. During the 1990s, the royal family reportedly purchased almost half of all luxury vehicles sold.
One of his most notable cars is a Rolls-Royce, featuring an open roof, an umbrella on top, and gold plating, according to GQ.
Other luxury car brands in the sultan’s collection include Porsches, Lamborghinis, Maybachs, Jaguars, BMWs, Ferraris, Mclarens, and Bentleys.
His total net worth is estimated at $30 billion, primarily derived from oil reserves and natural gas, according to the India Times.
The sultan’s car collection is just one aspect of his immense wealth, and it isn’t his only record-breaking possession.
Istana Nurul Iman Palace, his residence, holds the Guinness World Record for the largest residential palace, according to Guinness World Records.
The palace spans over 2 million square feet, adorned with 22-carat gold. It features five swimming pools, over 1,700 bedrooms, and 257 bathrooms.
The palace also boasts a hall capable of accommodating 5,000 guests, an air-conditioned stable for 200 polo ponies, a mosque, and 110 garages.
Construction of the palace was completed in 1984 by Ayala Corp., with interior design by Khuan Chew, according to Guinness World Records. The total construction cost was approximately $1.4 billion.
The multibillionaire also owns his own private zoo, featuring 30 Bengal tigers and a variety of birds, such as flamingos and cockatoos, according to Insider.
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