Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Kolkata's Vintage Car Rally Celebrates Automotive Heritage
On Sunday, Kolkata hosted the 55th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally.
Over 170 vintage and classic cars and bikes paraded through the city streets, turning them into a moving museum.
The oldest car was a 1913 Stoewer, and the oldest bike was a 1923 Panther Sloper.
People dressed in period fashion, and there were musical performances and a special screening of a movie teaser.
The event was a celebration of history, culture, and the beauty of old cars.
Many families have owned these vehicles for generations, and the rally is a way to keep this heritage alive.
It was a day filled with nostalgia, enjoyment, and a deep appreciation for the past.
The 55th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally took place in Kolkata on Sunday, featuring over 170 vintage and classic cars and bikes.
The oldest car in the rally was a 1913 Stoewer, owned by Ananda Chowdhury, and the oldest bike was a 1923 Panther Sloper, owned by Syed Kamal Uddin Hossain.
Notable participants included Debdut RoyChoudhury with a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster, Pallab Roy with a 1928 Studebaker President 8 State Limousine, and Swapan Kumar Lahiri with a 1948 Blue Plymouth.
The event featured musical performances, a special screening of a movie teaser, and participants dressed in period fashion, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere.
The rally concluded with the distribution of awards, celebrating not just vintage automobiles but also culture, memory, and shared enjoyment.
- Who
- Participants and spectators in Kolkata, including vintage car owners and special guests like Prosenjit Chatterjee.
- What
- The 55th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally, featuring vintage and classic cars and bikes.
- When
- On Sunday.
- Where
- In Kolkata, India, with the rally starting at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club Polo ground and moving through the city streets.
- Why
- To celebrate automotive heritage, culture, and nostalgia, and to showcase beautifully restored vintage vehicles.
- Event
- 55th edition of The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally
- Date
- Sunday
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Oldest Car
- 1913 Stoewer
- Oldest Bike
- 1923 Panther Sloper
- Notable Participants
- Ananda Chowdhury, Debdut RoyChoudhury, Pallab Roy, Swapan Kumar Lahiri, Supratim Basu, Gautam Sureka
- Special Guest
- Prosenjit Chatterjee
- Total Participants
- More than 170 vintage and classic cars and bikes
