Spent years in property speculation and real estate, becoming a millionaire after a difficult time initially. A popular attendee of historic festivals and was involved in the motorsport world until his death, from cancer, whilst watching the Oscars on TV. Dad of Boris Jr, the sportscar racer, Bob was an award winning TV producer, winning an Emmy and competed in two Olympic Games - 1968 and 1972 - as a bobsleigher. Bob was of both Syrian and Russian descent. As a racer, Said himself was best in sportscars, winning at Rouen-les-Essarts in 1953 to take a notable win.

Biography last updated 16 Feb 2016