David Gandy competes in the UAE's Mille Miglia - in pictures

  • David Gandy drives his 1954 Jaguar XK120. All photos: Jaguar
    David Gandy drives his 1954 Jaguar XK120. All photos: Jaguar
  • Gandy's purpose-built Jaguar XK120 is named Matilda, after his daughter
    Gandy's purpose-built Jaguar XK120 is named Matilda, after his daughter
  • The event, which began on Sunday, brought classic car enthusiasts from around the world to the UAE
    The event, which began on Sunday, brought classic car enthusiasts from around the world to the UAE
  • The Mille Miglia route went from Dubai to the mountainous northern emirates, finally ending in Abu Dhabi
    The Mille Miglia route went from Dubai to the mountainous northern emirates, finally ending in Abu Dhabi
  • This was Gandy's first visit to the UAE
    This was Gandy's first visit to the UAE
  • The race has been reborn as a time trial and with stricter safety standards
    The race has been reborn as a time trial and with stricter safety standards
  • Only the models of the cars, or the car itself, that took part in any of the Italian races between 1927 to 1957 can participate in the race
    Only the models of the cars, or the car itself, that took part in any of the Italian races between 1927 to 1957 can participate in the race
  • Gandy setting off on his tour of the country
    Gandy setting off on his tour of the country
  • The race began at Dubai’s Park Hyatt Hotel
    The race began at Dubai’s Park Hyatt Hotel