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Farhad is passionate about American muscle cars which was influenced by his father and brother. He owns a 1979 Camaro Z28 and a 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6, both in mint condition. Farhad enjoys driving the cars regularly and performs some maintenance himself or takes the cars to his friend's garage. He also owns three additional classic Pontiacs in pursuit of his dream car, a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Y88 Special Edition.
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- 1. my wheels Muscle cars run in the family, right? Which ones leave you weak at the knees? second owner and my aim is to keep it in I had two other F-bodies before this, but Who services your cars for you? Yes, its in my blood. My father is a huge Trans Ams, especially the WS6. But my very the condition it is in. I didnt love them as much as this one. I do some of the jobs myself or I take them fan of American muscle cars and I have an first car was a BMW 328 E36. It has the stock 350 cubic-inch V8 to my friends garage, King of Custom, in elder brother who also loves them too. engine which still has enough power to It looks pretty quick. Is it? Al Qusais. As for parts, I usually import So, naturally, the passion grew within me Your Camaro looks in amazing shape. burn rubber. It certainly is. Originally, it had 325bhp, whatever I need myself. as well. Tell us about it but I added bigger cylinder heads, a new These cars are a part of my life, and Its a fully original 1979 Z28. Ive not done How often do you drive it? cam, a stage-three clutch, headers and fortunately, I have never had any major Farhad brightened up the interior of his WS6 What attracts you to them? anything to either the interior or exterior. It I start it every weekend and drive it some other stuff. Now it produces problems with them. But if they have any Trans Am with this lovely red on black look I guess it is just the novelty of owning is mint condition and has very low mileage. around the block for a while to keep it around 425bhp. issues, I make sure to take care of them. a piece of history. Ever since the Sixties I bought it three years ago from its first running well. This is the car I have always wanted. I feel these cars have a soul, so I look after when these cars arrived on the scene, owner in Texas. It has all the original I found it five years ago in Ohio and I really them with the passion and love they deserve. they appealed to people because of their documents and it even has a window Your 2002 Trans Am looks really tough am in love with it. looks and power. Even the new ones today, sticker from the factory. I believe this is This one is the last of the breed. Its And you have three more Pontiacs hidden they look and perform great. Who wouldnt one of the cleanest second-generation a WS6 Ram Air with a 5.7-litre LS1 engine Like the Camaro, it is a proper head-turner. away too want to be seen cruising in the new Camaro Camaros around. mated to a six-speed manual. I always What reaction does it get from people? Yes I have a 1968 Firebird, a 1979 Trans Am or Challenger? This car was kept in the garage by the first wanted a red WS6 in great condition and People love it. You cant really miss a loud, and a 1996 Trans Am. I have always wanted In Iran, I restore muscle cars that were owner for almost all of its life. I am just the this is certainly one to keep. red Trans Am roar by! my own classic-car collection and I am well imported from the US before the 1979 on the way to realising my dream. revolution. A lot of these cars are over 30 years old and in bad condition, so what Finally, what is your dream car? I am doing is giving them a new a lease of A 1978 Y88 Gold Special Edition Pontiac life and getting them back on the road. Trans Am. bio Name Farhad Tabrizi Job Classic car restorer From Iran Wheels 1979 Chevrolet MusclE Camaro Z28 and 2002 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 In the UAE 14 years MAn Farhads dream car is a 1978 Y88 Special Edition Trans Am. If he ever finds one, hell have Imran Malik bugging him for a ride every single day. Images: Stefan Lindeque The Z28 is bone stock both inside and out. No need to touch it when it looks this good win FERRARi EYEwEAR! get complimentary Ferrari eyewear worth Dh1,500 car is chosen For my wheels Even though its over 30 years old, the Camaro still moves like it was born yesterday iF your 800-RIVOLI www.rivoligroup.com Email us now and find out: mywheels@alnisrmedia.com 48 | wheels.ae wheels.ae | 49