The Jaipur Vintage Car Rally is increasingly becoming popular among the car owners who have a flair for adventure. The enthusiastic sports lovers, paramours of vintage beauty and the tourists are increasingly getting attracted to this event.
The Jaipur Vintage Car Rally occurs annually in the month of January. What is to be seen here is the congregation of old model cars of the yesteryears. Some of the most popular vintage car models that come to participate in this annual event are the Humber of 1903, the Fiat 501 of the year 1923, the Mercedes Benz 170V of 1936, the Morris 8 of 1938, the 1923 Austin and the Erskine of 1923. Another interesting thing to note about this event is that the vintage cars are available on hire for occasions like marriages and joy rides.
The Jaipur Vintage Car Rally is a matter of prestige for all the vintage car owners and the participants. The good thing about the cars is that they are still in a very usable condition and it is always a treat to go in for a drive in such cars as it offers you with a dignity and adds a charm to your appearance.
Generally the cut off year for vintage cars in abroad is taken after the First World War. But in India, a car is considered to be a vintage if it has been manufactured before the year 1939. All the cars manufactured after 1939 fall under the category of Classic cars. Also, in India, it is not allowed to export or import vintage or classic cars. Therefore, the number of old cars in India always remains constant.
The Jaipur Vintage Car Rally is really an interesting event. From being associated with prestige, the car rally also gives you glimpses of the by gone years of the European rule in India, especially The British. |