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Rare beauties leave car lovers awe-struck
After an enormous fanfare and a build-up of two years, the 9th edition of the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally and Concours d’Elegance 2020 was flagged off by HMCI president KTS Tulsi, president, Chairman and Trustee of the 21 Gun Salute Heritage and Cultural Trust Madan Mohan and many other esteemed national and international dignitaries.
New Delhi: After an enormous fanfare and a build-up of two years, the 9th edition of the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally and Concours d'Elegance 2020 was flagged off by HMCI president KTS Tulsi, president, Chairman and Trustee of the 21 Gun Salute Heritage and Cultural Trust Madan Mohan and many other esteemed national and international dignitaries.
Living up to the expectation, joy and promise that this opulent event has built so far, the first day of the event saw a sea of spectators huddled together to catch a glimpse of hundreds of vintage cars from around the world at India Gate and as the cars paraded through the historic roads of Lutyens' Delhi.
Caravan of over 150 international and national vintage cars along with 35 Vintage bikes starting from India Gate, the rally followed the route of Inner Circle Road, proceeded from Raj Path and continued to move on Baba Kharak Singh Marg following Mother Teresa Crescent Road, then on to Sardar Patel Marg, Dhaula Kuan flyover, further the rally moved on NH-8, following airport flyover, Mahipalpur flyover, Rajokari flyover, Shankar Chowk flyover and further moved on the Hero Honda Chowk flyover. It continued straight for toll plaza and then reached the destination Karma Lakelands Golf Course, Gurugram.
Organised in association with the Government of India, Ministry of Tourism, the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally and Concours d'Elegance marked its beginning by keeping up with the tradition of an ostentatious flag off at the majestic India Gate and the beautiful ceremonial panorama echoed through the surroundings of the India Gate and were fuelled with the enthusiasm of the audiences.
Over 150 gorgeous vintage cars stood in attendance in front of the immortal flame of the Amar Jawan Jyoti that honours the sacrifices of the brave martyrs' and made for a stunning vista along with 34 esteemed international judges from around the world.
The event witnessed a parade of the rarest, stunning and never seen before motoring masterpieces from all over the world, 1938 Rolls-Royce 25/30, Maserati 3500GT Vignale Syder, 1939 Buick Roadmaster Convertible, 1938 Lancia Astura Series IV, 1930 BMW 3/15 DA2 'Kabriolet', 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 Gurney Nutting Coupe, 1959 Jaguar XK 150 S, 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30, 1951 Bentley MK VI Freestone and Webb, 1966 Ford Mustang, 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster, 1959 Alfa 2000 to name a few! "I have had the opportunity to observe some fascinating vintage cars.
These have been exquisitely restored and preserved and the heritage of vintage and classic cars are being kept alive because of the commitment of the owners and those who work behind the scenes in maintaining these beauties," said KTS Tulsi, HMCI president at India Gate.
Addressing the guests and the audience from the India Gate, Madan Mohan, Chairman and Trustee of the 21 Gun Salute Heritage and Cultural Trust, emphasised inculcating the value and importance of the Heritage Motoring and its evolution to the younger generation.
He also appreciated all those who have supported this endeavour and have been monumental in realising this dream. International beauties like the 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster from USA, 1939 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sedan, Model 81C from USA, 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 from Canada, 1951 Bentley MK VI Freestone& Webb from Germany, 1959 Jaguar XK 150S from Belgium, 1959 Alfa 2000 from Belgium, 1966 Ford Mustang & Maserati 3500 GT SpyderVignale from Belgium were the centre of attraction at the show field.
The Concours welcomed a diverse selection of cars on the show field from various parts of India that included the 1938 Bentley HH Maharaja of Darbhanga, 1938 Bentley HH Maharaja of Bhopal, 1966 Jaguar E-Type, 1959 Chevrolet Impala, 1946 MG TC, 1936 Mercedes-Benz Type 290 of Yuvraj Dhananjai Singh of Khimsar, 1947 Packard Clipper of Thakore Saheb MandhataSinhji Jadeja of Rajkot, 1947 Packard Deluxe Clipper of Yuvraj Shri Harshvardhan Singh of Dungarpur and many other points of attractions that included Gautam Hari Singhania's 1909 Renault AX, 1903 Cadillac Model A, 1939 Rolls-Royce Wraith, 1937 Pierce-Arrow Eight, 1951 Jaguar XK 120 and 1932 MG J2.
