75 Vintage Cars Drive To The Statue Of Unity

The royal motoring event, 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance 2023 was ostentatiously flagged off with vintage cars singing choir of patriotism at the iconic Lukshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara.  

75 vintage one-off car models cruised to the Statue of Unity commemorating the 75 glorious years of India’s Independence. This Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav historic drive had spectators roared with joy cheering as they feasted their eyes on the stellar cars leaving for their destination. 

The drive has followed the around 90 km route to reach the Statue of Unity- the tallest and most magnificent statue in the world! This historic drive uplifts the Incredible India campaign to promote the extraordinary gems of India on a global level.

The historic drive showcased a parade of 75 vintage cars which are the most unique, rare and exceptional motoring recherché from all over in India. 1922 Daimler, 1938 Rolls-Royce 25/30, 1911 Napier, 1933 Packard v12, Rolls Royce Phantom II, 1947 Lincoln Cosmopolitan, 1960 Mercedes Benz 190SL Benz motorwagon, 1948 Buick Super, 1936 Dodge D2 Convertible Sedan, 1948 Humber, 1936 Austin 10/4 Tourer and 1931 Ford A Roadster are a few of the show stealers of the drive.

The 75 vintage beauties wheeled from Lukshmi Vilas Palace in the morning of 5th January which was flagged off by Dr. Shamsher Singh. Commissioner of Police, Vadodara in presence of HH Maharaja Samarjitsinh Gaekwad, Maharaja of Baroda & Madan Mohan, Chairman & Trustee of the 21 Gun Salute Heritage & Cultural Trust.

Madan Mohan, Chairman & Trustee of the 21 Gun Salute Heritage & Cultural Trust, "The tenth edition of this world renowned annual event comes at a crucial time when India is entering the 'Amrit Kaal'. The car drive towards the Statue of Unity is being held as part of the 21 Gun Salute Concours d’Elegance 2023. It was planned to hold this edition of the annual event in Vadodara as the country celebrates, 'Azaadi the Amrit Mahotsav', completion of 75 years of independence. As the automobile industry is going through a transition with shift towards electric mobility and new technologies, this event is the opportunity to know about the glory of vintage cars and our country’s rich heritage motoring background."

The cars cruised back to Lakshmi Vilas Palace in the evening to rest their engines for the grand celebration of 21 Gun Salute Concours d’ Elegance. 

The three-day royal motor extravaganza starts from the 6th January to the 8th January at Lukshmi Vilas Palace and is also open to the public as their goal is to flaunt the extraordinary motoring heritage.