BUFORI MK II Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The second series of the Bufori MK I appeared on the market in 1992, and it was an updated and upgraded version of the original Australian roadster.

Produced by three Lebanese Australian brothers, Bufori roadsters were initially made for themselves. To anyone's surprise, the car got traction on the market, and soon other customers asked them if they could build another one. But at the end of the '80s, the low-powered 1.6-liter engine made the company's owners wonder if they could do something better. And they did this by installing a new powerplant over the same chassis.

With its charming look inspired by American roadsters from the '30s, the second series of Bufori came with an improved design and higher-quality finishes. It still kept the V-shaped radiator recessed far behind the front bumper by the '90s standards. The round headlights were mounted directly on the front fenders. Its split windshield and the low-cut for the doors were kept similar to the 1988 model. The bulky, V-shaped rear end at the back concealed the engine, not the trunk. That was at the front, hidden under what appeared to be the hood.

Since the car was handbuilt and expensive, Bufori used only expensive materials on the interior. Thus, genuine leather and wood trims surrounded the two occupants who sat on the wide, comfortable chairs. Unlike many roadsters from the '30s, the MK I Series 2 sported the instrument panel fronting the driver.

The lack of power of its predecessor was fixed by using a 2.2-liter boxer engine carried over from Subaru. This powerplant was paired with a five-speed manual, although a three-speed automatic was available.