“We’re going to get another red Testarossa soon to go with the black one, so we’ll be the only dealer with two Countaches and two Testarossas.”
These are the words I heard as I squeezed between a 25th Anniversary Countach and a stunning white Murcielago roadster, surrounded by a plethora of other gleaming exotics.
The man who spoke them is Adam Kennedy, Manager of Amari Supercars.
Based near the M6 Motorway in Preston, the supercar dealership is owned by Sheikh Amari, who has been involved with the supercar business for longer than most. “I’ve had my nappies changed in a Lamborghini,” he admits.
Their showroom boasts an impressive stock of around 60 cars ranging from a ‘normal’ Porsche 911 turbo to a Carrera GT. Whereas ordinary Ferraris are sold on a regular basis, Amari have stocked cars ranging from valuable to extremely rare. The list includes a Bugatti Veyron, Porsche 356 Speedster, two Ferrari Enzos, a Maserati MC12 Corsa, Gumpert Apollo and a number of F40s. They currently hold the lowest milage example of an RHD Lamborghini Countach in the world.
As for future stock, they will be one of the first in the UK to receive the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.
Amari do more than just sell cars. They own an approved service centre which caters to all luxury and prestige vehicles. All stock undergoes an evaluation and service before sale, including a detail and valet. “We aim to sell a car just how it came out of the factory, only with more miles” explains Adam. Cars and services both come with a warranty.
Now that you have a gleaming supercar, why not give it a personal touch? The showroom offer a selection of private number plates- at a price. D14 BLO will set you back a cool £30,000. However, there are cheaper options for the budget conscious buyer.
Along with selling and servicing, Amari have tried their hand at customizing a supercar. Based on a Gallardo, the Invidia 540 is a unique conversion made to resemble a Gallardo STS. Upgrades include a wide-body kit made of fiberglass and carbon fiber, improved brakes and a power upgrade to 540 bhp. A convertible version is currently being built.
Finally, the Amari franchise offers a members only club. Club A keeps customers in touch with the showroom through which drives and meets are organized for members.
Sheikh Amari said: “It would be great to gather all the supercar owners throughout the North together every quarter here at Amari Supercars. They can see new cars coming in, our service and diagnostics centre, and we’ve also got a detailing team. We’re a one stop shop for supercars.”
For all your supercar needs, visit Amari’s website at www.amarisupercars.com
First Published: 04/05/13
Location: The Supercar Kids Magazine (Issue 6 p33-34)
