2. INTRODUCTION
The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally is oldest car rally in India and a milestone in the history of vintage automotive events in the country for over five decades.
The first rally held in 1964 was flagged off from The Statesman House New Delhi to Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
More than 100 cars are selected based on various parameters along with few motor bikes which includes some of the best surviving machines in the world.
“The Statesman’s Rally” is scheduled on 11th February 2018 in New Delhi.
To show existence of the best surviving cars in the world.
Endurance rally for historic cars.
The power of India’s first-ever Vintage Car Rally is being extended to provide a deeper engagement with the People.
A gathering of elite and luxury brand lovers and fun filled day to feel the presence of Indian Heritage.
To let participants know the legacy of classic vintage cars.
Family reunion, excursion, vintage style…
Concept

3. RALLY ROUTE
The Rally will start from “The Statesman House” and will go till Mahamaya Flyover and then back to National Stadium
The route of the Rally will be Kasturba Gandhi Marg, India Gate, Purana Quila Road, Nizamuddin Bridge, Mayur Vihar, Noida Film City and Mahamaya Flyover. The returning route will be the same till India Gate and Cars will reach “Dhyanchand National Stadium”, New Delhi. It will cover a total area of 50 Kms. and grab more than 1.5 L eyeballs.
The marshals will be placed at various key points like Nizamuddin Bridge, Mayur Vihar Road, Film City and Mahamaya Flyover to guide the Rally.

4. ROUTE MAP

5. THE 52nd STATESMAN VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CAR RALLY
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
S.No
Details
Venue
Date
Time 1
Pre -judging Cars
Modern School, Barakhamba Road
February 10, 2018
10.00 am – 5.00 pm 2
Flag - Off
The Statesman House, Barakhamba Road
February 11, 2018
10.00 am 3
Entertainment Activities, Cars and Bikes display
National Stadium, India Gate
12.00 noon 4
Prize distribution & culmination
5.00 pm

6. 51st STATESMAN VINTAGE
AND CLASSIC CAR RALLY 2017

7. VINTAGE BEAUTIES Dodge 1955 Lagonda 1934 Austin 1927 Dodge 1947
Cheverolet 1947
Rolls Royce 1936
Rolls Royce 1934
Hillman 1939

8. ROYAL PARTICIPANTS
Few of the previous participants of The Carnival of Vintage Cars in past 50 years
Rolls Royce Model Nawab of Sachin
Studebaker Model Rai Bahadur Amba Prasad
Bentley Model His Highness of Nabha
Buick Model Maharaja of Bikaner
Cadillac Model Maharaja of Jodhpur

9. PRE- JUDGING & PRIZE DISTRIBUTION
During pre-judging, Vintage & Classic Cars will be thoroughly inspected by a panel of esteemed Judges on various parameters in order to finalize participation in the rally. The inspection process includes:
The car’s age
Unique engine
Exterior condition
Maintenance
The originality of the car
Overall condition of the car

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