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Custom Lamborghini LM002 Commissioned by the Sultan of Brunei up for sale

Filed under: Wheels



Long before the Porsche Cayenne roamed the streets, long before Spyker ever dreamt of making what it calls a "Super Sport Utility Vehicle", and long before Veritas hatched plans for an aircraft-powered sport-ute, there was the Lamborghini LM002. Initially devised for the same sort of application as the original Hummer, the "Lambo Rambo", as it was known, was a pioneer in the exotic SUV market. It was powered by the same 450-horsepower V12 as the Lamborghini Countach – the poster child for exotic sportscars in the era of excess – and could climb rocks with the best of 'em.

The LM002 was made as a four-door pickup truck, but the Sultan of Brunei had a special wagon version built. He later sold it to one Bernd Pischetsrieder, the former chief executive of BMW and the Volkswagen group (which now owns Lamborghini). It had room for seven, and packed all the latest amenities you'd expect from a luxury sport-ute, from DVD players and televisions to burlwood veneer panels and sumptuous leather upholstery. It's now up for sale in Germany at an undisclosed price, but you can bet it'll cost a truckload.


Prince Jefri Ordered To Give It All Back

Filed under: Celebrity Shopping

One of the world's most extravagant spenders, Prince Jefri, the younger brother of the Sultan of Brunei has been ordered to give back his toys. Five English judges have settled a billion-dollar battle between Jefri and the Sultan of Brunei. Prince Jefri has been ordered to give up ownership of two hotels: the New York Palace Hotel, Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, three houses: Cavell House in London, St John's Lodge in London and in 3-5 Place Vendôme, Paris as well as paintings, jewels and a large trust fund.

Prince Jefri has denied stealing his nation's assets and says that he did receive the large sums but they were not misappropriated. Pirnce Jefri is a father of 17 and is the former Finance Minister of Brunei. The Brunei authorities had sued the Prince for embezzlement and aan out-of-court settlement was reached in 2000. Jefri, however, was insistent that his brother had said that his brother had said he could maintain his lifestyle. The judges ruled that the brother's generosity wouldn't extend quite that far. Prince Jefri has vowed to fight the ruling.

Mariah Carey Gets $5.4 Million Necklace From A Prince

Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Shopping

Mariah Carey has a big fan in Prince Azim, son of the Sultan of Brunei. The smitten prince sent Mariah an eight carat diamond and platinum necklace and ring by private jet before her concert in New York last week. The jewelry is worth $5.4 million. Mariah's love of sparkly things is well documented so she was no doubt delighted with the gift.


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