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Reports Indicate That, In The 1990s, Mercedes-Benz Allegedly Halted Production At A Factory To Fulfill An Order For Seven Customized S-Class W126 Sedans Made By Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Whose Fortune Is Estimated At US$ 20 Billion
Mercedes-Benz allegedly shut down a factory in the 1990s to fulfill an order for cars made by Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, who ordered seven customized S-Class W126 sedans with an accelerated timeline, according to reports.
Car Order Allegedly Led To Total Production Shutdown
It is said that Mercedes-Benz needed to halt all production at one of its factories to meet an order for cars considered massive, made by a billionaire sheikh from the United Arab Emirates.
It is claimed that the luxury vehicle manufacturer made an extraordinary effort to meet a quick delivery deadline requested by Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan. The car order allegedly required absolute priority on the assembly line.
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According to legend, to speed up the manufacturing and customization of the engines, the factory responsible halted all other ongoing projects. The goal was to meet the tight deadline set by the royal family member.
Who Is The Sheikh Behind The Car Order
Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan is the son of the late Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, one of the founding fathers of the United Arab Emirates and the country’s first president.
With an estimated net worth of around 20 billion dollars, he is not a typical buyer. Reports indicate that if a member of the royal family of the Emirates wants a customized fleet in record time, delivery tends to happen.
According to the website This Is Money, besides the car order to Mercedes-Benz, the sheikh has a collection that includes a Mercedes W128 with monster truck wheels and several vintage Mini Coopers.
Seven S-Class W126 Sedans And The Origin Of The Nickname “Rainbow Sheikh”
Supposedly in the 1990s, the sheikh ordered seven luxury S-Class W126 sedans. The car order included paint in different colors, with interiors matching each exterior shade.
One of the units, particularly luxurious, was painted in rainbow colors. The choice would have earned the owner the nickname “Rainbow Sheikh.”
The collection of Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 is pointed out as the reason that would have led to the temporary shutdown of the factory. According to reports, the reduced deadline was crucial for the decision.
For average buyers, even with sufficient resources for a customized model, the wait can last years. In this context, meeting the deadline for the sheikh’s car order is described as impressive, if true.
Collection Includes Over 200 Vehicles At The Emirates National Auto Museum
The seven sedans are currently on display at the Emirates National Auto Museum, located in Al Dhafra. The space houses over 200 vehicles owned by the sheikh.
The collection is described as so extensive that it could fill an entire museum. Among the vehicles is the largest Hummer H1 in the world, which includes space for ladders, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
The Visit Abu Dhabi informs that there are opportunities for photos even before entering the museum, with a retired passenger plane and the largest jeep model in the world parked outside.
Inside, visitors find off-road vehicles, classic American cars, and the sheikh’s colorful Mercedes collection. Fans of the BBC’s Top Gear show will also recognize some familiar models.
According to reports, the sheikh became obsessed with cars in the early ’90s after ordering several S-Class sedans. The car order would mark the beginning of an expanded collection over the years.
Despite the size of the collection, there are no Bugattis or Ferraris on display. He seems to prefer exotic and unusual vehicles over traditional supercars.
LADbible reported that it reached out to Mercedes-Benz for an official statement regarding the alleged temporary shutdown of production to fulfill the car order.
Reports about the factory’s closure remain based on allegations and legends associated with the episode. Nonetheless, the case reinforces the magnitude of the car order attributed to the sheikh and the impact assigned to the request.
Among versions and records from the museum, the story continues to circulate as an example of the reach of a car order made by a royal family member with billionaire resources and a collection deemed outside conventional standards.
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