We speak to Gururaj Pawar, a prominent businessman with Amaar Publicity and Shivanya Real Estate, about his ideal garage, motorsport heroes, firsts and more.
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.
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