On 19 January, the long-awaited 54th edition of the Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally, brought the city of joy to life, marking it as an auspicious day filled with history and glory in the calendar of Kolkata.
As much as the spectators were awe-struck by vintage four-wheelers in today’s 54th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally, vintage two-wheelers also owned their own space in the rally with the bikes showcasing each of the characteristics with which they have been making their marks throughout history and is still continuing, having the rally as an testament.
The 54th edition of the statesman vintage and classic car rally will be held on 19 January at the RCTC ground.
City-based vehicle enthusiasts had another chance to touch base with automobile history at the Vintage and Classic Car and Bike Rally organised by the Automobile Association of Eastern India (AAEI) on Sunday.
The 52nd edition of the rally will be held on January 29 at the Eastern Command Stadium.
Bhupinder Singh Majra, 65, had worked his way up to head both the advertisement and circulation departments, but did so in such a manner that just about everyone lovingly called him "Bhupi".
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.
