58th edition of The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally flagged off amid fanfare
The rally was flagged off from The Statesman House at Barakhamba Road in Delhi at a glittering ceremony.
The rally was flagged off from The Statesman House at Barakhamba Road in Delhi at a glittering ceremony.
Situated in Kolkata’s Chowringee Road, which cuts through the ancient city’s central business area, the stately Statesman House, which has towered into the skyline since the British ruled India will unravel in its new avatar.
Looking at it from a historical perspective, clearly the British went for one of the most prime locations to set up a press during a time when unprecedented churnings were taking place, politically, economically, culturally, socially.
Exotic cars in different shapes and makes, reminiscent of the bygone era, assembled at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi this Sunday afternoon.
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.
The Statesman Chambers offers all forms of professional-luxurious comforts for arbitration, conferences, and business meetings.
On Sunday, Delhiites will witness an array of vintage and classic cars travelling through the main streets of the national capital region.
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.