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Shaq Turns to Auto Shop in California to Restore Kobe Bryant's Beloved Car

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (NBC, KYMA) - Shaquille O'Neal turned to a California auto shop to restore Kobe Bryant's beloved car. Effortless Motors in Riverside was given the task of restoring the 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, the car driven once by Kobe Bryant and his family. After surviving years in Bryant's snowy hometown of Philadelphia and most recently, sitting in the Las Vegas desert sun, Shaq's request to restore the SUV came with a few challenges. O'…

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If you ever visit Effortless Motors in Riverside, you will immediately notice that the automotive workshop puts a lot of effort into its work. “We love cars. We like to personalize them. We love sports, exotic ones,” said Ahmad Abdelrahman, co-owner. “It’s not really a job, you know? This is like a hobby, friend.” Well, this “passtime” has earned Abdelrahman and his partner Daniel Ubario some important customers, perhaps none bigger than the Lak…

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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