Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally Celebrates 55th Anniversary
The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
This event is the oldest running rally of its kind in India, started in 1968.
It will take place in Kolkata at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club Polo Grounds.
Around 160 vintage and classic cars and 50 two-wheelers will participate.
The rally will feature famous car brands like Triumph, Studebaker, Chevrolet, and more.
The event is free to attend, and visitors can enjoy games, food stalls, and cultural programs.
The rally aims to keep automotive heritage alive and showcase the beauty of old cars.
The flag-off will be done by Lieutenant General Ram Chandra Tiwari, and the rally will cover a distance of 30 km.
The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally is celebrating its 55th anniversary, making it the oldest running rally in India.
The event will take place in Kolkata at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club Polo Grounds, with a flag-off at 9:10 a.m. on January 9.
Around 160 vintage and classic cars and 50 two-wheelers are expected to participate, featuring legendary marques like Triumph, Studebaker, and MG.
The rally is free to attend, with free passes available from The Statesman Kolkata office until January 9.
The event includes games, food stalls, cultural programs, and a 30 km rally route, judged by experts including Chief Judge Jitender Pandey.
- Who
- Organized by The Statesman, with participation from vintage and classic car owners
- What
- The 55th anniversary of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally
- When
- Flag-off on January 9 at 9:10 a.m.
- Where
- Royal Calcutta Turf Club, Polo Grounds, Hastings, Kolkata
- Why
- To celebrate automotive heritage and provide a platform for vintage and classic car owners to showcase their vehicles
- Event Name
- The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally
- Location
- Royal Calcutta Turf Club, Polo Grounds, Hastings, Kolkata
- Date
- January 9 (flag-off at 9:10 a.m.)
- Participating Vehicles
- 160 cars and 50 two-wheelers
- Categories
- 52 vintage cars, 35 classic cars, 8 neo-classical cars, 7 vintage bikes, 18 classic bikes
- Rally Distance
- 30 km
- Free Passes
- Available from The Statesman Kolkata office until January 9
- Flag-off Official
- Lieutenant General Ram Chandra Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command
