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Published: July 15, 2008
Des Cullen Cars in Dublin has found success in the recent boom years in being the Irish distributor for Project Kahn . The most exciting car likely to be sold in Ireland is the Aston Martin DB9S, which features a body kit that gives the DB9 similar looks to the DBS model used in recent James Bond movies, plus an engine and chassis upgrade.
That's also the price of the Project Kahn Bentley Continental GT, which features a similarly extensive makeover. Des Cullen Cars has sold no fewer than five of these in the past 12 months, out of a staggering total of 40 Continental GTs.
When asked whether he noticed any slowdown in the market due to the current financial environment, Des Cullen's Trevor Musgrave indicated that yes, there was certainly less demand for the most extravagant models, but he also pointed out that customising a current car was a cost-effective way for owners to upgrade.
Kahn offers wheels and modifications for everything from the latest Ferrari to new Rolls-Royces, but it's clear that Irish buyers favour the SUV-based conversions.
Massive overhauls are offered for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models and Musgrave quoted sales figures of 15-20 Range Rover Vogues per annum at €169,950, with 10-15 modified Range Rover Sports at a little less. Confirming its status in the tuning world, Kahn's name will grace a new Cosworth-badged Range Rover Sport being launched in Ireland on September 1st, with far more aggressive styling and a chassis tuned for the road. Despite our so-called credit crunch, Des Cullen Cars already has five orders for this car. PROFILE: PROJECT KAHN
PROJECT KAHN is a real newcomer to the tuning world, with its founder Afzal Kahn creating the brand in 2002.
Kahn is already making a big name for himself and his assembled team, in part due to the high-profile nature of its project vehicles; they have attracted the chequebooks of David Beckham, Daryl Hannah, Axel Rose and John Terry, to name but a few.
The fact that Kahn recently bought the personalised number plate "F1" in the UK for a record half a million pounds doesn't hurt, and the company uses this registration to publicise its vehicles.
Of course, like the cars, it's for sale, alongside other distinctive plates such as 4K and 4HRH. Emphasising Kahn's design background, the company also makes a range of high-end watches and the associated Kahn Landmark company deals in property.
However, the car side of the business is gaining momentum, with a tie-up with Cosworth already announced and very special versions of already exotic cars on offer. Project Kahn isn't just about styling, as the company's modifications extend to every single component, including the engine, brakes and suspension.
The Kahn name has already made its mark in the alloy wheel market, with 40,000 rims sold last year.
Find out more:
For more information contact international sales director – Kahn on – 01274 749 999
Click on the link below to contact Kahn Design:
Tel: 01274 749999
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