Me and my cars: Roshit Raj

From owning a bunch of classic Mercedes cars and a V8 Land Cruiser 100 Series to having his automotive bucket list and motorsport heroes, prominent entrepreneur Roshit Raj shares his shares his passion for cars.

Published on May 04, 2025 04:00:00 PM

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What are you driving/riding and why?

I own and drive a couple of modern classics, such as the Mercedes-Benz E300 (W124), Mercedes 300D (W123), a Land Cruiser 100 Series with a V8, and a 600hp, supercharged Audi A6, among others.

What’s next on your wish list?

I’ve been playing around with cars for a while, so I’d like my next addition to be a Yamaha R1 with a flat-plane crankshaft.

What’s the most fun you’ve had in a car/bike?

When I drove my Mercedes E220 (W124) from Pune to Chennai, non-stop for 22 hours.

Your favourite/dream money-no-object car/bike?

A Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Who is your all-time greatest motorsport hero?

Ayrton Senna.

Your favourite road?

The drive to Satara, Maharashtra.

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

To find more classic cars and restore them to their former glory. I’ve been doing it for a couple of years now, and I desire to own and drive every car on my wish list.

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Save it for one last ride!

Your ideal 5-car garage would be?

Mercedes 300D (W123)Mercedes S 500 (W222)
Mercedes E300 (W124)
Land Cruiser 200 Series
Audi R8 V10

Which was your first car?

It was a Mercedes E220 (W124), gifted by my parents on my 18th birthday.

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