Me and my cars: Dhananjay Badamikar

What are you driving and why?

I drive a Fiat 500 Giardiniera, with which I’ve participated in the 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance. I also own other classics, such as a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 230 (W123), Fiat 126p, Citroën Traction Avant, Tempo 1200, and many more.

What’s next on your wish list?

The Land Rover Defender 110 V8 for its performance and off-road capabilities.

The most fun you’ve had in a car?

Driving my 1939 Tempo 1200 from Pune to different cities for various vintage car events. I have driven this beast almost 10,000km through the beauty of our country.

Favourite/Dream money no object car?

The 1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III.

Who is your all time greatest motorsport hero?

Michael Schumacher.

Favourite road?

The drive from Pune to Goa via the Anuskura Ghat, for its hair-pin turns and great views.

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

The 1970-80’s Mercedes-Benz SL 450 (R107) convertible.

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Fill it in my favourite car and drive it as far as possible.

Your ideal 5 car/bike garage would be?

Mercedes W123
Fiat Elegant
Land Rover Defender
Citroën H Van
Volkswagen Beetle

Which was your first Car?

My first car was a Fiat Premier Padmini in 1992.

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