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Me and my cars: Allan Almeida

We chat with Allan Almeida, car restorer, about his love for cars and his automotive bucket list.
1 min read8 May '22
Autocar India News Desk

What are you driving and why?

I drive a BMW 330i (E46) as it’s an absolute pleasure to drive. The steering and handling is a thing of joy. I also have a Mercedes-Benz W123, which I drive to the MBCCR. 

What’s next on your wish list?

A BMW M3 (E30).

The most fun you’ve had in a car?

In Pavna, near Lonavla, Maharashtra, with a classic Land Rover Defender 90. We got stuck in waist deep slush for hours, but were eventually able to get out safely.

Favourite / Dream money no object car?

The Lamborghini LM002 has been my dream car since childhood. I love 4x4s and this is one the best of its kind.

Me and my cars: Allan Almeida
Allan drives his W123 to the MBCCR.

Who is your all time greatest motorsport hero?

Valentino Rossi, as I started riding superbikes because of him.

Favourite road?

The Chorla Ghat, which is on the way to my hometown in Carmona, Goa. It has just the right amount of corners and straights. 

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

Drive to the North Pole in a Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series.

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Drive flat out at the Rann of Kutch.

Your ideal 5-car garage would be?

Silver Porsche 356 Speedster

Red Ferrari F40

Black 1969 Dodge Charger

Red Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing

Yellow Lamborghini LM002

What was your first car?

It was a Maruti Gypsy.

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Driving through South Africa experience feature

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It’s an absolute treat to drive on the Garden Route in a good car.

The drive past Chapman’s Peak is filled with great views of the South Atlantic Ocean along the cliffs.

Lots of cities look great from the sky but Cape Town just takes your breath away.

The thick white cloud that’s perpetually draped over the top of Table Mountain serves as a backdrop for Cape Town’s City Hall.

The GLC passes by the colourful homes in Bo-Kaap.

Renuka rides with the coolest canine ever, Brody.

GLC holds a steady 120kph in 9th at a relaxed 1,700rpm.

Route 62 is part of the stunningly scenic Garden Route.

The antics of seals are quite entertaining to watch.

A waddle of penguins laze about in sunny Boulders Bay.

A delicious African coastal platter.

600hp in a speedboat is an exhilarating experience.

The AWD GLC makes quick work of slushy roads.

Ostrich meat is not just delicious, it’s healthy too!

Ostrich farms are all over Oudtshoorn.

Curious meerkats emerge from the burrows to soak up some sun.

Limestone formations at Cango Caves are a sight.

Convert that to rupees and diesel is just about 63 per litre.

Promotion done right. Curiosity gets crowds.

The GLC gets a good scrub down after a mud splash.

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