Abhishek Dutta

fashion designer

nMy very first car was a Maruti Zen, which I bought in 2001. Unfortunately, it got stolen within one-and-a-half months. I’d parked it at Ballygunge Phari at around five in the evening and 10 minutes later when I returned, it had vanished. I never found it again. Luckily I managed to retrieve the insurance money on it, never mind that it was several months later.

My second car ? a Maruti Wagon R ? then was more like my first car. And even though I’ve just bought a Honda City, I still have my Wagon R, as it’s been lucky for me. Also, it’s hassle-free and has never really given me any trouble on the road. What I like most is that even though it’s a small car (which is essential in a city like Calcutta) it’s got ample leg and head room, and it handles potholes well too.

My car is painted bright canary yellow and I’ve added personal touches to it like customised stickers and leather seats, and neon lights beneath the car.