Rare vintage automobile beauties from India and abroad steal show at car rally

More than 140 vintage cars, including eight from abroad, and 35 heritage bikes are participating in the ninth edition of the two-day 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours d'Elegance.

From 1930 Cadillac V-16 Roadster from the US to a 1939 Buick Roadmaster convertible sedan from Canada, besides a bevy of other vintage four-wheeled beauties on Saturday rolled across the streets of Delhi as part of a mega event to promote motoring heritage in the country. (Photo | PTI) 

More than 140 vintage cars, including eight from abroad, and 35 heritage bikes are participating in the ninth edition of the two-day 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours d'Elegance. (Photo | PTI)

Owners of some of these well-preserved cars from Cadillac, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Volkswagen and other manufacturers, took a ride from the India Gate, where the event was flagged off by KTS Tulsi, president HMCI (Heritage Motoring Club of India), to Karma Lake Lands in Gurgaon. (Photo | PTI)

The oldest car in the rally has been showcased by industrialist Gautam Singhania, who has brought his 1903 Cadillac and 1936 Rolls Royce. (Photo | PTI)

Participant rides in the 1923 Lanchester 40 HP Tourer during the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally at India Gate. (Photo | PTI)

Vintage cars owned by various erstwhile royal families, including Mysore State, Rajkaot State, and Talcher State are also on display. (Photo | PTI)

A participant drives the 1921 Fiat Corsa during the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally at India Gate. (Photo | PTI)

Vintage Lambretta scooters put on display during the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally at India Gate. (Photo | PTI)

Bullet Nose Studebaker vintage car put on display during the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally. (Photo | PTI)

A participant drives a vintage car during the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally at India Gate in New Delhi. (Photo | PTI)