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Me and my cars: Vaibhav Nayar

Entrepreneur and car collector Vaibhav Nayar tells us about his daily driver, dream car and his ideal car garage.
2 min read15 Feb '26
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Me and my cars: Vaibhav Nayar

What are you driving and why? 

I’m driving a 1987 Porsche 944. It takes me back to an era when driving wasn’t about fuel efficiency, touchscreens or feature lists but about feedback, sensation, and how a machine makes one feel. It’s raw, mechanical, and honest in a way modern cars rarely are. 

What’s next on your wish list? 

A big-block American coupé. Excessive, loud, and gloriously irrational, the polar opposite of restraint. The most fun you’ve had in a car/bike? Driving a Ferrari completely unhinged on the streets of Paris. No filters, no limits – just noise, adrenaline and pure automotive theatre.

Dream money-no object car? 

Me and my cars: Vaibhav NayarThe Ferrari F40 is Vaibhav's dream car

The Ferrari F40. Nothing else even comes close. A machine built without compromise. 

Who is your all-time greatest motorsport hero?

Ayrton Senna. There will never be another like him. His intensity, skill and spiritual connection with the machine remain unmatched. 

Favourite road? 

The vast and open roads near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Also, the highway leading to Yala National Park in Sri Lanka; I haven’t driven a more scenic or soul-stirring stretch. 

What’s on your automotive bucket list? 

A road trip in a Porsche 911 across the Alpine passes through Germany, Austria and Italy. High revs, thin air, perfect roads, and no agenda except driving. What would you do with your last litre of fuel? Drive flat out in a V8, even if it’s only for a few minutes. Loud, exhilarating and absolutely worth it. 

Your ideal five-car/ bike garage? 

1. Jaguar E-type Series 1 convertible 

2.1968 Ford Mustang 

3. Porsche 911 (930)

4.Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 

5. Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Edition (992). 

What was your first car/bike? 

My first car was a Maruti Swift diesel, but my first modern classic was a BMW 325Ci (E46 ) coupé, which ignited my passion

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