Vintage season continues in the city
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.
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.
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
The golden oldies will line up and roll out from The Statesman House on Barakhamba Road in New Delhi on February 10, marking the beginning of the 53rd edition of one of the oldest annual vintage car rallies in India.
