However, the Sultan of Brunei's collection of reportedly over 7,000 cars is unique with a tragic story attached to it. Very little is publicly known about the Sultan's expansive car collection.

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (center-L) and Queen Saleha (centre-R) wave from the royal chariot during a procession to mark his golden jubilee of accession to the throne in Bandar Seri Begawan ...