Frequently asked Questions

General Questions

Where are BUFORI vehicles being produced?
Who stands behind BUFORI?
What is the BUFORI story?
What is the BUFORI philosophy?
Where are BUFORI cars available?
What does BUFORI mean?
Are BUFORI vehicles kit cars?
Are BUFORI vehicles replicas?

About the BUFORI La JOYA

What does "La JOYA" mean?
Is there a waiting list for the car?
How long does it take to build a BUFORI La JOYA?
To what degree can the car be customised?

General Questions

Where are BUFORI vehicles being produced?

BUFORI cars are hand crafted in our factory in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is one of the few places in the world where skilled craftsmen with a tradition of painstaking handwork can be found in great number. Prior to moving operations to Malaysia, the Bufori was Australian-made and was the only company producing motor vehicles in Australia to enjoy the prestige of being licensed by the Advance Australia Council to carry the "Australian Made" logo.

Who stands behind BUFORI?

The creator and founder of BUFORI is Gerry Khouri, supported by his brothers Anthony and George.

What is the BUFORI Story?

BUFORI started in 1986 as a hobby by Australian automobile enthusiast Gerry Khouri who was determined to build the world's finest motor car. He planned to design the car along the lines of the classic cars of the early 1930's but with state-of-the-art engineering and technology. His company developped into a highly reputable builder of exotic and handcrafted sports cars.

What is the BUFORI philosophy?

At BUFORI everything revolves about producing quality, not quantity. In our factory, the choice of the finest materials, experienced craftsmen and the extreme care devoted to all manufacturing phases of our cars, perpetuate and renew our tradition of excellence and refinement.

Where are BUFORI cars available?

BUFORI cars are available through our dealers in various parts of the world or directly from us. For further information, pleaee refer to the dealer section.

What does BUFORI mean?

BUFORI has no essential meaning. It was created by the Khouri brothers when the company was founded in 1986. It has no essential meaning and is supposed to sound like Ferrari, Maserati etc..

Are BUFORI vehicles kit cars?

No, BUFORI does not build and sell assembly kits or SKD and CKD units. All cars are fully designed, engineered and manufactured at the BUFORI factory. Only 100% completed units leave our factory after a meticulous Pred-Delivery-Inspection (PDI)

Are BUFORI vehicles replicas?

No, BUFORI vehicles are not copies of specific models from the past. BUFORI vehicles are our own creations. The design is however inspired from the 1930's, which explains why it resembles cars from that era.

About the BUFORI La JOYA

What does "La JOYA" mean?

"La JOYA" is Spanish and means "The Jewel". Every single La JOYA we hand craft is unique and a masterpiece on its own, just like a precious stone. Furthermore, BUFORI Owners may ask for precious stones to be mounted in the car interior. Imagination is the only limit.

Is there a waiting list for the car?

There is no such thing as a waiting list. However, from the order placement until final shipping of the vehicle, it will take about 4 months (about 3500 working hours), since every car is handmade and customised to the wishes of the future owner.

How long does it take to build a BUFORI La JOYA?

It takes approximately 4 months to handcraft a BUFORI La JOYA. On average 3500 working hours are required to build the vehicle.

To what degree can the car be customised?

Every BUFORI La JOYA is a unique masterpiece. The body colour, upholstery colour and carpet colour can be chosen according to the wishes of the customer. Many more details can be customised. Even precious stones like diamonds or rubies can be mounted in the car interior, hence the name "La JOYA". A BUFORI owner is only limited by the size of his imagination. To find out more about customisation options, please visit the specifications page.