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Me and my cars: Hani Musthafa

We chat with Hani Musthafa, chief editor, Flywheel, about his favourite cars, motorsport hero and his automotive bucket list.
1 min read5 May '24
Autocar India News Desk

What are you driving/riding and why? 

I drive a classic 1989 Mercedes-Benz G-Class for its indestructible nature and timeless design. I also ride a 1958 Royal Enfield over the weekends.

What’s next on your wish list?

A Mercedes-Benz Unimog.

The most fun you’ve had in a car?

During a roller coaster-like joy ride in an 8x8 truck in the desert. 

Me and my cars: Hani Musthafa
The iconic 300SL Gullwing is Hani’s dream car.
 

Dream money-no-object car?

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing. 

Who is your all time greatest motorsport hero?

I have two – Niki Lauda and Lewis Hamilton.

Favourite road?

The Grossglockner High Alpine Road in Austria.

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

I would love to have a new Mercedes-Benz G-Class or a Porsche 911 Carrera S (992).

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Do a burnout or a drift in my car.

Your ideal 5-car garage would be?

Mercedes-Benz G 400d 

Porsche 911 

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

BMW X5

BYD Seal 

What was your first car?

It was a 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220D (W115).

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