Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al NahyanHe is a member of the Nahyan family, Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, and is known around the world as the “Rainbow Sheik”.

With a fortune of more than 20 billion dollars One of the richest people in the world, Sheikh Hamad is a name that is turning heads with his extraordinary passion for cars and his vast car collection.

What earned him this nickname is not only his brave character, but also a crazy order he gave to Mercedes in the 1980s!

World famous from Mercedes S-Class seriesIt was the symbol of luxury and elegance at that time.

However, this was not enough for Sheikh Hamad and in 1983 he was in full swing for his wedding. 40 S classes he ordered.

But he didn’t want an ordinary fleet.

cars in different colors of the rainbow and both the inside and outside had to be painted the same color.

Mercedes complied with this extraordinary request, but the order was so large and demanding that it almost brought the production line to a standstill.

The luxury car giant has little time to meet this demand. almost bewildered It is said.

Although the company completed this crazy order as a result of intensive efforts, at the end of this process the production of Mercedes was completed His plans are officially ruined. It is stated.

According to rumors, the brand started ordering a limited number of special productions in response to this demand. develop a different approach He even had to!

Here is the legendary of Sheikh Hamad rainbow fleet, He has managed to make him a household name not only among car enthusiasts, but all over the world.

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