Vintage car market reminding of good old days revives in Iraq

STORY: Vintage car market reminding of good old days revives in Iraq DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of vintage carsSOUNDBITE (Arabic): IMAD ABDULLAH, Mercedes owner STORYLINE: On a sunny spring day in the Adhamiyah neighborhood in northern Baghdad, a red 1937 Mercedes attracted people's attention as it slowed down at an intersection, prompting passersby to take selfies and souvenir videos. Its owner, Imad Abdullah, a retired government employee, speaks proudly about his unique Mercedes which he said has a spiritual value that makes him feel the happiness of the good old days in Iraq. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): IMAD ABDULLAH, Mercedes owner "This car is a model 1937. It reminds us of the monarchy era in the last century when life was stable, no wars, people were simple and Iraq was advancing, when the security was achieved and people felt safe in Baghdad and Iraq. We could enjoy driving classic cars." Every antique car tells a story,