Me and my cars: Gururaj Pawar

What are you driving/riding and why?

I drive a 1982 Mercedes-Benz W123, which I showcased at MBCCR 2024. I also own a Harley-Davidson Iron Sportster.

What’s next on your wish list?

I’ve always dreamt of owning a Porsche 911.

The most fun you’ve had in a car/bike?

While drag racing against my friend in my Mercedes and his Audi. 

Favourite/dream money-no-object car/bike?

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster.

Gururaj also rides a Harley Iron Sportster.

 

Who is your all-time greatest motorsport hero?

Lewis Hamilton. 

Favourite road?

The scenic coastal road in Karnataka and the ghats in Maharashtra.

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

Driving to Ladakh in a Toyota Land Cruiser LC200.

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Preserve it and use it to show the next generation our automotive gems.

Your ideal 5-car/bike garage?

Mercedes SLS AMG

Mercedes SL (R107)

Mercedes 230 SL (W113)

Porsche 911 GT3

Ford Mustang 5th-gen

What was your first car/bike?

My first car was a Hyundai i20. However, I learned to drive in my family’s 1964 Hindustan Ambassador Mark II.

Also see:

Me and my cars: Yohan Poonawalla

Me and my cars: Siddhant Karnick