A three generational Indian family has made their way to the UAE as part of an epic trip from India to London in their beloved classic car.
The family covered 12,000kms and 16 countries during their trip in a 73-year-old 1950 MG YT car that they fondly call Lal Pari (Red Angel), Khaleej Times reported.
Daman Thakore, his 75-year-old father Deval Thakore and 21-year-old daughter Devanshi Thakore have now arrived in the UAE and are awaiting customs clearance of their car.
The family said they spent over two years planning and working on the restoration of the car to get it ready for the arduous journey, ordering parts from all over the world.
They also tested it in various conditions, such as driving through extreme temperatures of 45 degrees plus, through three feet of water and even up a mountain, Daman said on his Instagram account.
The family drove by several landmarks in India including the Gateway of India before shipping the car to Dubai, where they plan to visit various landmarks.
The car will then be shipped to Iran, from where they will drive through 14 countries including Azerbaijan, Albania, Germany and France before arriving in the UK.
“We thought wouldn’t it be wonderful to drive the car from India all the way to London where it was manufactured,” Daman told his followers on the social media platform.
But this journey is not just about a classic car's wanderlust, he said, “It carries a profound message of unity and love, aiming to foster a sense of togetherness among people across the globe”.
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