The greatest collectors from around the globe flocked to the 8th edition of The 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours Show 2018. Over 125 exceptional vintage cars & 35 Vintage two wheelers representing the most beautiful creations in the history of the automobile paraded on the roads of Delhi.
Weaving their way into the hearts of enthusiasts, rare & beautiful vintages were flagged-off by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (Independent Charge), GOI from the historic India Gate, marking the beginning of one of the largest vintage car rallies in Asia.
The 8th edition also witnessed entries from the USA, UK, Australia, Seychelles and Italy that created an international array of what is most refined and most elegant in the field of exceptional motor cars.
This year the show also showcased a wider representation of different makes & marques; the oldest participant being the 1903 Humberette owned by Abbas Jasdanwalla from Mumbai, Rolls Royce cars including the 1908 Silver Ghost, the 1930 Phantom II, the 1938 Phantom III and the 1965 Silver Cloud III, to name a few!
The event also showcased a few last surviving editions, such as the legendary 1939 Delage D-8 from the USA and the 1965 Silver Cloud from the UK. The 1942 Packard 180 Limo the sole survivor of the pre-world war Packard’s along with the restored 1938 Armstrong Sidley, previously owned by Maharaja of Kapurthala was also among the head turners.
The guests in attendance included Mr. K.T.S. Tulsi, President, Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI) Mr. Luigi Estero, Charge’d’ Affairs, Embassy of Italy, Shri Suman Billa (IAS), Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism.
