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The Sultan of Brunei has an impressive collection of more than 7000 vehicles, with his official car being a gold-plated Rolls Royce.

Feb 21, 2023•1 min read

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The Sultan of Brunei has an impressive collection of more than 7000 vehicles, with his official car being a gold-plated Rolls Royce.

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