The Sultan of Michigan

**nthfinity** · #1 06-07-2007, 03:04 PM

As most here know, I've become good friends with an avid car collector. Few can say they have a collection of 100 cars... I am lucky to have even gotten to know him, simply striking up a conversation at a grocery store parking lot a three years ago. Since then, he has gone from 13 cars in Michigan to the astounding "tripple digit" numbers... AMAZING!

Over the coming months, and more I am cataloguing every car, and we can all live vicariously through this man just a little.

Post any photos of his cars in the "wild" here, at any car shows here, and everything else

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Cars completed

Bentley Continental GT
Aston Martin Vanquish
2003 Ferrari Enzo
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The greatest modern Ferrari... spectacular! This car has full Tubi exhaust, is a 2003 Enzo Ferrari (back when Ferrari may have originally intended on making only 399 Enzo's) purchassed from Ralf Lauren in late 2005.

2003 Ferrari Enzo

70 hi-res images, with these few images to wet the appatite.

don_xvi · #2 06-07-2007, 04:53 PM

I want to know what grocery store !

**nthfinity** · #3 06-07-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by don_xvi

I want to know what grocery store !

Meijer

First started shooting the breeze with him when he brought the SL55 AMG (has since been sold to make room for a SL65 AMG)

redwingfan2k1 · #4 06-07-2007, 07:52 PM

I don't know who this guy is, but I'm sure I've seen him around a bunch of times.

**nthfinity** · #5 06-07-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by redwingfan2k1

I don't know who this guy is, but I'm sure I've seen him around a bunch of times.

He shows up in Birmingham periodically, and is in Troy almost soley to pick up a new car... or service one etc.
You're likely thinking of Tom Celini

kahmed · #6 06-07-2007, 09:12 PM

Nice pics Isaac, keep them coming.

**carguy** · #7 06-08-2007, 06:19 AM

My lovely girlfriend Karen and I were fortunate enough to see about half of his collection, and I will say that I was left speechless. The Enzo has a Tubi competition exhaust and it is LOUD! Other cars I saw were a Porsche Carrera GT, a Saleen S7, an F-40, Lambo Gallardo and Murcielago, and Shelby Cobra 427, an Audi RS6, a Mercedes McLaren SLR, and this list goes on. I just couldn't believe it. This fellow is very nice and down to earth, and makes you feel comfortable. I was very impressed with how humble he was and easy to talk to. What a great guy!

**JeffB** · #8 06-09-2007, 01:54 AM

I know of him. It's almost impossible not to when you talk to enthusiasts, dealers, etc... I've been saying for over a year now that his collection is one of the best in the country. I don't want to say what I've heard he is in the process of getting right now, but it will make a much stronger case for him having one of the top few best collections of exotics in the USA.

And I too have heard nothing but good things about him personally. By all accounts, he's a gentleman and true enthusiast.

Poodie · #9 06-10-2007, 09:10 AM

so who's putting together the cruise to go see his private car collection?

**nthfinity** · #10 06-10-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Poodie

so who's putting together the cruise to go see his private car collection?

Back on April 22, 2007... there may be another time later this summer as well.

kahmed · #11 06-10-2007, 11:05 AM

I would love to see the collection.

**jimshadow** · #12 06-10-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nthfinity

Back on April 22, 2007... there may be another time later this summer as well.

Soooooo, have you driven the Enzo???

JIM

**nthfinity** · #13 06-10-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jimshadow

Soooooo, have you driven the Enzo???

JIM

While I've had great opertunities to drive amazing cars... The Enzo is still not one of them

perhaps someday.

Right now, I'm starting to get something rolling for a little "parade cruise" with the Enzo, 288, and others... i'll keep everyone updated ( I know a lot are going to be at hte F1 race that day)

**nthfinity** · #14 06-15-2007, 02:06 PM

2003 McLaren Mercedes SLR

44 hi-res images, with these few images to wet the appetite. I did 3 HRD images for the first time testing it out... maybe next time, I'll play with photomatrix.

Carbon Fiber work on the SLR isn't as good as I expected it to be... and everything else.. it hardly feels like a proper supercar from the inside... but it does go!

enjoy!

(and one beautiful line up, if i do say so myself

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audihenry · #15 06-18-2007, 11:52 PM

You don't have to name him, but what does this guy do for a living? Real estate developer or private equity guy is my guess!

basman007 · #16 06-19-2007, 03:53 AM

Are you serious? That's insane lol
I'm looking forward to more of your pictures

348_Spiderman · #17 06-19-2007, 07:24 AM

Guys, you have no idea. He is a super down to earth guy.

I've been fortunate enough to visit the KINGDOM twice now, and I'm completely blown away!!! Isaac certainly has his hands full to document the collection as it seems that every time you turn around, there is something interesting to look at.

The only word I can use to describe it is WOW!!

**BAKY** · #18 06-20-2007, 11:55 AM

Whats this guy do?

**nthfinity** · #19 06-20-2007, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BAKY

Whats this guy do?

Retired himself out so that he may enjoy his cars more

**BAKY** · #20 06-20-2007, 10:25 PM

That wasnt quite the answer I was looking for.