The lower half is an Oshkosh M1075 all-terrain 10-wheeler vehicle, which is more commonly used by the US Army. On top, however, is a Jeep Wrangler, and overall power is provided by a 15.2-litre Caterpillar diesel with 600 hp. It's 10.8 meters (35 feet) long and 3.2 meters (10 feet) tall. Oh, and it sports Ford F-Series Super Duty headlights and Dodge Dart taillights, as you would expect.
Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan, the owner of this interesting confection, is no ordinary billionaire. As a prominent member of the United Arab Emirates royal family, the Rainbow Sheikh once paid to have a system of canals that spelled out his name built.
The giant Land Rover
The Emirates National Auto Museum is housed in a pyramid-shaped edifice around an hour's drive from central Abu Dhabi, UAE. Following the long, straight highways that cross the desert after leaving the city is the only way to get there. When you see a massive duplicate of a Land Rover Series 3 that easily dwarfs a Nissan Patrol, you know you've arrived.
The giant Jeep
The second house-sized car outside the museum is a Willys Jeep duplicate, replete with a shovel and an axe mounted on the driver's side of the body. It moves rarely, although it can be driven from a seat hidden behind the grille. At 21ft tall, it's four times the size of a real Willys, and Guinness World Records has certified it as the world's largest Jeep replica.
Mercedes-Benz W116 monster truck:
The Rainbow Sheikh has a thing for unusual, obscure, and underrated automobiles, and he frequently turns his wildest fantasies into reality. This is obvious even before you enter: a Mercedes-Benz W116 converted into a monster truck is parked in front of the museum. It was designed and built for usage, but it hasn't turned a wheel in a long time.
Mercedes-Benz R107 SL
Because of his obsession with the hues of the rainbow, Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan gained the moniker Rainbow Sheikh. As a result, many of his automobiles, like this R107-generation Mercedes-Benz SL, have rainbow highlights. On this model, every chromed item on a normal SL has been gold-plated, and the flag ports suggest it was driven in parades.
Mercedes-Benz 500SEC by Styling Garage
During the 1980s, Hamburg-based tuner Styling Garage transformed this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC into a tuner's fantasy come true. The changes included widened wheel arches, unique bumpers on both ends and the installation of gullwing doors.
Mercedes-Benz 600
Mercedes-Benz created the 600 limousines to transport the world's wealthiest people, so it's no surprise that one is in the Rainbow Sheikh's collection. David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Coco Chanel, Josip Broz Tito, Leonid Brezhnev, Mao Zedong, and Saddam Hussein are among the notable 600 owners.
Mercedes-Benz V123:
The V123 was the Mercedes-Benz W123's factory-produced long-wheelbase version. Coachbuilders like Binz transformed some into hearses and ambulances, while others, including the Sheikh's, were sold to private purchasers as limousines. Don't be fooled by the SUV-like ground clearance; it shouldn't ride any higher than a conventional W123, but it's supported by substantial pieces of wood.
Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL:
We told you the Sheikh enjoys rainbow colours. This Mercedes-Benz W126 was customized for parades and other occasions with a multi-coloured paint job, a wider rear track, and a pair of side exhaust pipes. The inside is complementary to the outside; the dashboard is orange, the front seats are yellow, the back seats are green, and the parcel shelf is blue.
Volkswagen Beetle dune buggy:
In the United Arab Emirates, a Volkswagen Beetle was converted into a dune buggy. During the makeover, it lost its four fenders, running boards, and original lights, but acquired huge tyres. The finished product is noticeably different from dune buggies built in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Premier Padmini
Premier began building Fiat's 1100 and Topolino models for the Indian market from complete knock-down (CKD) kits in 1954. The Topolino proved unsuitable for Indian roads, but the 1100 was so popular that local production of its successor, the 1100D, began in 1967. Premier obtained a license to manufacture the 1100D and the associated machinery from Fiat in 1973 and continued to produce it with only minor revisions until 2000. From 1974 on, it was known as the Padmini and was extremely popular among taxi drivers.
Endurance
Endurance is the name of this perplexing roadster. It's a two-seater that was manufactured in Japan in 1998, and it's most likely based on an existing car, but any extra information about it appears to have vanished. The Emirates museum's strength is not in providing knowledge on the automobiles on display.
