The history of these items is intertwined with Shillong’sown war-time past. When Japan attacked Burma in 1942, the town became a significant point of defense, and the remnants of the war still linger in the hills. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S. entry into the war, the American military requisitioned the production of a 4-wheel-drive, all-terrain vehicle to assist in rough, untamed terrains.
A bevy of heritage automobiles rolled down the red carpet at the much-awaited 58th Edition of The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally in the national capital on Sunday.
The rally was flagged off from The Statesman House at Barakhamba Road in New Delhi at a glittering ceremony
Vintage cars are not just an object of fascination but rather a testament to the progression of history, technology, artistic craftsmanship and the evolving automotive landscape.
The Statesman’s Vintage and Classic Rally is the foremost of its kind, paving the way for the generation of today to connect with the grandiosity and eminence of vintage cars. Ahead of the coveted rally, a meticulous pre-judgement event is organised.
The revered 54th The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally is gearing up to become a testimony of timeless and iconic automotive beauties as they took over the Calcutta roads on 19 January 2025.
Globetrotters Lang and Bev Kidby have ventured on a transcontinental adventure in a 1923 Bean Sundowner, retracing the historic expedition of Australian adventurer Francis Birtles from England to Australia between 1927 and 1928.
He took the car to famous car collector and restorer Sanjay Ghosh. Ghosh’s garage at Mandeville Gardens was like a museum. One could find all great American, British and German cars waiting to come back to their lives with the magical touch of Ghosh.
Of course, you would need to offer a good price to make him sell it. The cheaper option is to buy it from a garage.
Engineers Corporation New Delhi, India has been engaged in the restoration and servicing of antique and special interest automobiles since 1969.
