Francis’s chosen steed is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250C coupé, his favourite of the 400-500 cars he has owned. Along the unplanned route, Francis encounters a breakdown during a rare desert downpour – but conveniently, he’s wearing a Belstaff jacket to protect him from the elements. Disaster averted (read: headlight fixed), Francis heads through the night-time fog and out into a glorious sunset, where a labyrinth of desert tracks awaits. As Francis says, “It’s not an adventure until you get lost.”

Photo/Video: Belstaff and Mr Porter