Me and my cars: Dr. Prafulla Hede

What are you driving and why?

I drive a Mercedes-Benz S-Class daily and I also own a 1992 Range Rover, which I’ve taken to the Modern Classic Rally.

What’s next on your wish list?

A Mercedes-Benz SL.

The most fun you’ve had in a car?

On the way to a picnic in a Standard Herald with no less than 10 people onboard!

Favourite / Dream money no-object car?

It has to be the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Who is your all-time greatest motorsport hero?

The 7-time F1 champion, Michael Schumacher.

Favourite road?

The Palm tree-lined road from Bhatlem, Panjim to Santa Cruz in Goa.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is Dr Hede’s dream car.

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

Either the new-gen Mercedes-Benz S-Class or the Maybach S-Class.

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Drive up the hill in Saligao Village in Goa.

Your ideal 5-car / bike garage would be?

Rolls-Royce Phantom
Bentley Flying Spur
Jaguar XJ
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Range Rover Vogue

What was your first car?

It was a 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton 180.

Also See:

Me and my cars: Prakash R Hattangadi

Me and my cars: Purazar Fouzdar

Me and my cars: Aakif Habib