Egyptian collector Wahdan driving his 1948 Chrysler in Obour city, near Cairo. In more than 20 years, the businessman has managed to collect a fleet of more than 250 vintage, antique and classic cars. Photos: Amr Nabil/AP
The past frequently collides with the present in Cairo, Egypt, with traffic snarling next to ancient sites.
Cars in the city can take a beating – between soaring temperatures, insidious desert dust and the crowded streets. Classic models are not uncommon, but they often languish in dusty alleys or garages.
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Egyptian collector Wahdan driving his 1948 Chrysler in Obour city, near Cairo. In more than 20 years, the businessman has managed to collect a fleet of more than 250 vintage, antique and classic cars. Photos: Amr Nabil/AP
Abd Allah Ragab working on a 1966 Mercedes at a private collector's lot in El Saff city in the Giza, just outside Cairo.
Wahdan talking to people about his 1924 Ford T at a public show in Cairo. The car once belonged to Egypt's King Farouk.
Workers cleaning a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle at a private collector's garage in Obour city, near Cairo.
A mechanic wiping a 1924 Ford T in Obour.
Automobile enthusiasts posing for a picture during a classic car show in Cairo.
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