Bufori: Handcrafted cars

I’m in the market for a car. I’m not a petrol head. In fact, cars have never really interested me, much. I’m the typical, female stereotype when it comes to driving. As long as my car gets me from A to B without any hassles and isn’t a petrol-guzzler, that’s all that matters. I generally don’t care about torque, accessories or whatever’s under the bonnet.

That is until recently, when I stumbled on a “For Sale” ad for a BUFORI. I have to admit that it was love at first sight. I was instantly smitten.

As a hopelessly romantic teenager, I soaked up every word of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” believing, like so many other wistful readers, that we were born in the wrong era. I guess the story appealed to the 1930’s “Daisy” in me – those heady, pre-WW11 days of hedonistic pleasure reserved solely for the gratification of the idle rich.

BUFORIs are magnificent cars. They are lovingly handcrafted in the classic styles of a bygone era when motoring was an enjoyable, unhurried and simple pastime.

The BUFORI was conceived in Sydney in 1986 by George Khouri who decided to build his own sports car. His dream was not only realized with the construction of his first car, the “BUFORI Madison,” but George also built one for each of his brothers, Gerry and Anthony. The boys joined forces and a unique and distinct car manufacturing industry was born. In 1990, BUFORI was the only car manufacturer endorsed to carry the “Australian Made” logo. However, in 1992, the brothers were encouraged by the Malaysian Prime Minister, YM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed to relocate their successful manufacturing operation to Kuala Lumpur. BUFORI moved to Malaysia and produced its first Malaysian model (the MK11) in 1999. In October 2008, the Bufori was chosen by Ralph Laurent as an additional drawcard for the launch of his new perfume “Notorious” at various shopping malls across Malaysia. The Bufori La JOYA was also showcased at the Australian International Motor Show in Darling Harbour, Sydney in October this year.

BUFORIs are stylishly similar to American 1930’s coupes, however they are not copies or reproductions of these classic roadsters. Each BUFORI is individually and exclusively handmade with the emphasis on state-of-the-art technology, uncompromising luxury, comfort and driving pleasure. The cars can be tailored to suit the individual specifications and requirements of the buyer and are painstakingly custom built by an expert team of 110 employees.