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It was a trip down memory lane for Delhiites as over a 100 vintage beauties from the bygone era participated in the most awaited rally – The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally – on Sunday in the heart of the national capital.
Belonging to different eras, some of the oldest and the most exclusive vintage and classic cars from all over the country left many car lovers overwhelmed as they drove down the roads of the city in the 51st Edition of the event.
The rally was flagged off by NDMC chairman Naresh Kumar from the Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, in the heart of Delhi and culminated at the National Stadium. The prizes were distributed by Amulya Kumar Patnaik, Commissioner of Police, Delhi.
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Pre-judging of the participating cars had taken place on February 24-25 at Modern School, Barakhamba Road.
One of the most sought after events in Delhi, the annual rally has gone from strength to strength over the years.
In the 50th edition last year, 60 odd cars participated in the rally that dated back to 1939 or older while around 40 cars were from the 1940s.
This time, over a hundred cars participated in the event that also saw the launch of a coffee-table book marking 50 years of the rally.
The rally first began in Delhi in the year 1964. Following its huge success, it was brought to Kolkata in 1968.
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