The rally was flagged off by Indian Oil Corporation Chairman cum Managing Director Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, NDMC Chairman Amit Yadav, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, and Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon.
I don't think anybody is contributing to this field. The current governments are not permitting us to drive these cars.
Raj Seth, who moved from Lahore to Delhi soon after Independence and acquired his prize-winning Lagonda in the early 1960s, participated in virtually every rally in Delhi and Jaipur for over half a century, winning over 100 prizes at such events
A maroon vintage car, Austin Chummy, 1928, seemed to be a cynosure of all eyes.
Vintage enthusiasts and curious onlookers were captivated by the ancient beauties and were seen frantically clicking pictures.
For many, the rally is not merely an annual event but a yesteryear tradition to which they are emotionally attached.
A total of 53 running trophies were given out, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal distributed prizes
As many as 94 vehicles participated in the 53rd The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally 2019. These included 37 cars from the vintage category, 8 from the classic section, 18 from the post-War section, and 31 from other categories
A total of 191 participants were part of the rally this year that celebrated its Golden Jubilee in Kolkata
