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20-OCT-2013

Ibn Saud and his cars

King Abdulaziz (15 January 1876 – 9 November 1953) was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia, the third Saudi State. He was referred to for most of his career as Ibn Saud. (Wikipedia)

The foundation had his four cars on display. The gallery was closed, so this was shot through glass. That's his portrait at top left.

His other two cars:


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victorswan17-Sep-2016 16:06
there is a pack of dollars together,does not fit in my budget Helen, but nice to look at BV+
Graeme12-Sep-2016 10:34
Great details of his cars through the glass window, Helen. The details and colours are excellent.V
Regine L.11-Sep-2016 01:12
There is something about modern monarchs and their cars. We saw Chiang Kai-shek's mausoleum in Taipei and there were his cars too. I guess modern rulers are judged by the vehicles they drive. Great pictures.V
Zoltán Balogh28-Oct-2013 16:56
Terrific composition Helen, great job! V
Carol Rollins28-Oct-2013 13:16
An excellent shot through the glass. His portrait and these two beautiful cars seem
contradictory. Good juxtaposition. ~
Tom LeRoy28-Oct-2013 12:35
Some beautiful cars! A fine through the glass shot, Helen. V
danad28-Oct-2013 07:01
An Excellent image ! Poor guy : It was surely a hard choice to do every time he wanted to drive in the desert ! V.
woody3428-Oct-2013 05:14
Well captured Helen particularly through glass...very impressive vehicles...V
joseantonio28-Oct-2013 04:41
Very nice models for a collection.V.
Gill Kopy28-Oct-2013 01:03
And never driven by a woman :( Nicely captured Helen V
pkocinski27-Oct-2013 23:49
I like these cars.
Jim Coffman27-Oct-2013 23:00
I really like his taste in cars! Nice capture,Helen....
rousselziak27-Oct-2013 22:39
Beautiful car !
Mairéad27-Oct-2013 22:11
He had good taste in cars.
William Barletta27-Oct-2013 22:02
Amazing how these cars can run on desert sands!
Stephanie27-Oct-2013 21:46
Good taste in cars! Beautiful capture Helen! V
bill friedlander27-Oct-2013 20:54
They are clearly museum pieces, and your photos are excellent! V
John Reynolds LRPS27-Oct-2013 20:40
Very clear pictures despite the glass. V.
Karen Stuebing27-Oct-2013 20:37
He sure rode in style. These are all beauties and meticulously restored. Wonderful captures. V.
Walter Otto Koenig27-Oct-2013 20:10
I'd take the Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith on the top right. A beautiful motorcar.
larose forest photos27-Oct-2013 20:08
Well, he certainly had an eye for elegance! And luxury. They are beautiful, as is your shot. V