History
BUFORIs are Stylishly similar to American 1930s exotic coupes, however they are not copies or reproductions of those classic roadsters. Bufori is a brand of hand-built automobiles truly inspired by the classical 1930s Grand American coupes. The company is owned by three Australian brothers Anthony, George and Gerry Khouri. In 1986, Gerry Khouri began to build these special sports cars in his garage, one each for the three brothers, which led to the formation of the company. The road production non race models are specifically designed for their timeless beauty alone, in the same way the 1930's coupes were conceived and loved, however these are not copies or reproductions of those classic roadsters. Each BUFORI is individually and exclusively handmade for its owner The name Bufori is an acronym that stands
B Beautiful U Unique F Fantastic O Original R Romantic I Irresistible
The BUFORI Madison was the very first of the BUFORI’s ever made. It was the start of the BUFORI Evolution and was just the beginning of an amazing adventure. The Khouri brothers wanted to build their dream cars, a car that embodied the style and class of the classic roadster coupled with state-of-the-art technology. The Madison which never really made it into full swing production were the first, the Madison are all hand produced in Australia and these were undoubtedly the start of the BUFORI Motor Car Company and are the most sort after of all the Bufori’s they are easily recognisable by the Jump In Speedster body Jerry wanted the 50’s hotrod touch Each unit is built by hand using traditional techniques in a 25step production process. The body of a Bufori is now made out of carbon fibre and Kevlar composite material, which is light and ultra strong. Every Bufori is made to order and are customised according to the owners wishes. A few examples of the very rare Bufori Madison MKI and MKII and MKIII La Joya are currently displayed at the Malaysian National Automotive Museum based at the Sepang International Race Circuit.. Eleanor Wylie, Once spoke of the Madison “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 1930s Daisy in me those heady pre WW11 days of hedonistic pleasure reserved solely for the gratification of the idle rich. BUFORI’s 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 body of a new BUFORI is constructed from Carbon Fibre and Kevlar composite. The interior is fitted with the finest quality materials including hand sewn Connolly leather upholstery Mah 100% Persian silk carpet a polished walnut dashboard and standard instrument bezels in 24 carat gold. Precious stones such as rubies or diamonds can also be incorporated into the design. The latest technological equipment is available to enhance the BUFORI driving experience including voice activated, concert hall quality audio systems, CD's, MP3 players and satellite radio. The BUFORI can also include a built in, mobile phone, plus SMS, WAP, email and GPS navigational system. As for propulsion, the BUFORI La JOYA can accelerate from 0 - 100 klms in 6.7 seconds. Ahhhh.... now that’s what I call a car Alas however, at a new retail price of $220,000 on average, the BUFORI will unfortunately be relegated to the nocturnal realms of my sleepy, subconscious imagination. In 1990, BUFORI was the only car manufacturer endorsed to carry the Australian Made logo. (Green & Gold Kangaroo) 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 draw card 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 of that year. Each car has uncompromising luxury, comfort and driving pleasure. The cars are tailored to suit the individual specifications and requirements of each buyer and then the car is painstakingly custom built by an expert team of 110 employees. There are 25 stages in the production, Each unit leaving the factory is a unique bespoke masterpiece with customisations & options only being limited by the size of imagination and some say bank account, no two Bufori’s are the same. Base Model Ranges include; Madison MK1 MK 11 soft-top, Mk11 hardtop La JOYA Mk111 Bambino, BMS-R1 Geneva
Modifications
Changed original radio to Radio CD.
Additional water cooling fans
