Munir al Shandi's passion for vintage cars ignites excitement and admiration in war-torn Gaza City as he meticulously restores classic automobiles.
The vintage beige Mercedes would be eye-catching anywhere in the world, but it is especially so on the streets of besieged Gaza City.
"Everyone in the street is amazed and asks to take pictures," Shandi, a mechanic, told the AFP news agency as he showcased the replica of the vintage car he had assembled in his workshop. There is a ban on importing a range of goods, including car parts, as Israel claims these may be used in producing explosives to be used against it.
He left Gaza in 2003 for the United Arab Emirates, where he worked with a company specialising in old and vintage cars that gave him a wealth of experience. "The car has its original engine. I tried to match it with its original shape by using certain parts from other cars or close to them, and I modified them," Shandi said.
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