City awaits run of mean machines during Statesman Vintage Car Rally
Started in 1968, the rally has grown into a celebration of an era when engineering brilliance and elegance went hand in hand.
Started in 1968, the rally has grown into a celebration of an era when engineering brilliance and elegance went hand in hand.
Vintage and classic cars are slowly disappearing from our roads. Once common sights, these beautifully-built machines are now rare because they are difficult to maintain and even harder to restore.
The 23 February car rally will again be an occasion when the people of Delhi could witness scores of four-wheeler engineering marvels displaying their graceful grandeur while cruising along the roads of Delhi and its suburbs.
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
Scores of vintage and classic cars are all set to roll out to participate in the 53rd edition of The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally 2019 in the national capital on Sunday.
