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Mumbai goes back in time with Cartier Concours D'Elegance 2013
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The 3rd Cartier 'Travel with Style' Concours d'Elegance 2013 lived up to its name by holding what was pretty much one of the best vintage car shows in some time, taking Mumbai back in the glorious era of some of the most majestic automobiles ever made
A vintage car exhibition is always a special occasion not only because it showcases the best cars, but also because they act like a time machine taking you back in time to illustrate their glorious past. Then there are the stories. Each car has a special story which the owners love to share and to the ones listening are more entertaining and interesting than any Bollywood masala movie. The third Cartier Concours D’Elegance held in Mumbai on the 10th of Feb 2013 was just that and a lot more.
To tell you about the Cartier Concours, it suffices to say that it is among the world’s best four Concours d’Elegance, a one of a kind vintage car exhibition and competition held every two years in India. Curated by the highly respected Indian automotive expert, Manvendra Singh of Barwani and orchestrated by car aficionado and HRH the Duchess of Cornwall’s brother, Mark Shand, the Cartier Concours d’Elegance showcases some of the rarest and best-preserved vintage automobiles from across India. This year amidst the opulence of 70 of the rarest automobiles from the esteemed stables of Indian royal patrons and noted private collectors, guests mingled over lunch and high tea at a specially curated exhibition space spread across the lawns of Taj Lands End.
The distinct exhibit culminated with an award giving ceremony hosted by Master of Ceremony Mr. Aland de Cadenet. The Best Car of the Show was Rolls Royce 1935 Phantom II owned by HH Maharaja Gaj Singhji of Jodhpur, and the Best Motorcycle of the show was the 1915 Indian owned by Subodh Nath. Amongst others, the winner of the Indian Heritage category went to the cute little topolino, a 1949 Fiat 500C owned by none other than ZigWheels Editor and Chief, Adil Jal Darukhanawala (Travel with Style 2013 Winners).
The first international Concours d’Elegance in India was hosted at the Royal Western India Turf Club Mumbai in 2008. It was a historic moment in the history of Indian motoring that gained wide spread recognition for ushering in the classic car movement in India. The third edition of Cartier Travel with Style witnessed several exciting additions, taking it a step forward in establishing Cartier Concours d’Elegance as a world renowned vintage automotive exhibit.
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