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In pictures: Old is gold at the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally
Three days of vintage cars, their bonnets gleaming in the spring sun, and set against the picturesque India Gate. With a premise like that, the 7th edition of the 21 Gun International Vintage Car Rally and Concours Show hosted by the 21 Gun Salute Heritage & Cultural Trust, was bound to draw automobile aficionados in hordes. And flock they did. From
From students to tourists, to car aficionados, to just people stumbling upon the event, the diversity of people was immediately evident. Cars from all parts of the country - Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and others - were brought to the lawns of India Gate for people to admire.Over 100 cars and many bikes were on display. Some of these included the 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, 1967 Rolls-Royce Phantom V. There were cars from the
Over 100 cars and many bikes were on display. Some of these included the 1912 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost, 1967 Rolls-Royce Phantom V. There were cars from the the imperial houses of Rolls Royce, Stutz, Buick, Ford, Chevrolet, Aston Martin and Bentley, like the 1922 Moon, 1927 Lanchester, 1933 Cadillac V12 7 Passenger Limousine and a 1928 Rolls Royce model of Phantom One owned by Gurpreet Singh.For us Indians, there was the car that each and every one of us remembers, a Hindustan Motors' Ambassador owned by Adil Jal Darukhanawala. Also on display was a 1914 fire engine made by John Morris and Sons, one of the earliest fire engines in the world.
For us Indians, there was the car that each and every one of us remembers, a Hindustan Motors' Ambassador owned by Adil Jal Darukhanawala. Also on display was a 1914 fire engine made by John Morris and Sons, one of the earliest fire engines in the world.All in all, there were about 75 vintage cars that were Indian, 15 from the UK, Germany, USA, France and Italy and 25 bikes from around the world. This, all at a
All in all, there were about 75 vintage cars that were Indian, 15 from the UK, Germany, USA, France and Italy and 25 bikes from around the world. This, all at a time when youngsters are into their swanky modern cars. The show was one of the rare occasions where they'd get to witness vintage cars in person.Alongside the cars were young artists recreating the vintage beauty on canvas. Some of their work was beyond stunning. With the sun shining bright and a calm atmosphere, it was the perfect setting for them.
Alongside the cars were young artists recreating the vintage beauty on canvas. Some of their work was beyond stunning. With the sun shining bright and a calm atmosphere, it was the perfect setting for them.
A vintage rally
Chairman and managing trustee of the 21 Gun Salute Heritage and Cultural Trust, Madan Mohan, himself owns about 350 vintage cars. Madan has been buying them from all over India and the world. In February of 2019, he plans to hold a 3,500km rally of vintage cars starting from Greater Noida and culminating in Udaipur. The rally will pass through Agra, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Kutch and Bhuj. The idea for the rally is to get the cars fired up again. As it is, most of them just stay in cold storage and don't move an inch for many a month.
However, one need not wait that long to experience a vintage car rally, nor travel that far. The last day of the three-day-long event will play host to a rally that will start at 9:30 AM from August Kranti Park at India Gate and pass through Rashtrapati Bhavan, Purana Qila Road and then towards Greater Noida.
Once in Noida, owners will be participating in a 2-lap ceremonial drive at the Buddh International Circuit. There will be exciting races in both the Edwardian and Classic vintage car categories as well. And, just in case anyone was wondering, this will be the first time in Indian history that the Rolls Royce Phantom will be seen on a track.
Take a look at the gallery for the best from the event and make a visit to India Gate to see the full majesty on display.
Photo credits: Manas Gurung/Catch News
Sahil is a sports and tech correspondent on the speed news desk at Catch. A gadget freak, he loves offering free tech support to family and friends. He studied at Sarah Lawrence College, New York and worked previously for Scroll. He selectively boycotts fast food chains, worries about Arsenal, and travels whenever and wherever he can. Sahil is an unapologetic foodie and a film aficionado.
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