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Sebsports was founded in 2011, originally as a motorcyle repair and service workshop. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A fully restored 1969 Land Cruiser FJ40 at the Sebsports workshop in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Sebsports founder Sebastian Husseini with one of Land Cruisers currently being worked on at his workshop. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The vehicles are completely stripped down and reassembled as part of the restoration process. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The company also specialises in 'resto-mods', where a car, such as this Land Cruiser FJ43, is fitted with modern components. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Wherever possible, the restorations are done using era-correct paint. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A rare left-hand-drive 1978 Land Cruiser. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The restored FJ55 is one of Husseini's personal cars. Antonie Robertson / The National
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As well as Land Cruisers, Land Rovers are a significant part of the business, such as the Defender, left. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The company sources original fittings and fixtures from around the world. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The workshop has been in its current location in Al Quoz for a year. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Parts for the Land Cruiser restorations can cost tens of thousands of dirhams. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Sebsports was founded in 2011, originally as a motorcyle repair and service workshop. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A fully restored 1969 Land Cruiser FJ40 at the Sebsports workshop in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Sebsports founder Sebastian Husseini with one of Land Cruisers currently being worked on at his workshop. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The vehicles are completely stripped down and reassembled as part of the restoration process. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The company also specialises in 'resto-mods', where a car, such as this Land Cruiser FJ43, is fitted with modern components. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Wherever possible, the restorations are done using era-correct paint. Antonie Robertson / The National
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A rare left-hand-drive 1978 Land Cruiser. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The restored FJ55 is one of Husseini's personal cars. Antonie Robertson / The National
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As well as Land Cruisers, Land Rovers are a significant part of the business, such as the Defender, left. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The company sources original fittings and fixtures from around the world. Antonie Robertson / The National
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The workshop has been in its current location in Al Quoz for a year. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Parts for the Land Cruiser restorations can cost tens of thousands of dirhams. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Sebsports was founded in 2011, originally as a motorcyle repair and service workshop. Antonie Robertson / The National
Classic Land Rovers and Toyota Land Cruisers brought back to their gleaming best in Dubai
We meet the owner of Sebsports, a workshop in Dubai that specialises in restoring classic cars to past glories
Adam Workman
15 February, 2018
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