ITPC organises vintage car rally in Indore to promote tourism

Antique cars belonging to era of 1936-1979 were showcased in event. Some of se vint cars reportedly belonged to Royal families from British era. Some rare jeeps used in second world war were a part of rally as well. owners of se royal vint cars said y looked after se cars like ir children.

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Many rare cars and jeeps, some of which are only ones in India, were seen in rally.  

Nearly about 26 vint cars including Ford-Mustang, Ford Mini Pick Up, Thunderbolt, Rolls Royce, Chevrolet Impala, BMC London Cab, Mini Maris Cooper, Station Cooper, Station Vegan, and Ford Jeep were seen in rally. A large number of spectators attended event.

rally was flagged off by Indore Collector Lokesh Jatav Shar Sanghi; duo owns a large number of vint cars. vint car rally started from Rajiv Gandhi square, first reached Niranjanpur and m came back to where it started.

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Shar Sanghi, owner of Sanghi motors said that Maharaja of Barwani owns nearly about 100 vint cars, which y send to rallies t only in India but in or countries as well.

Shar said, "I also have a 100-year-old Fiat car. However, only a few cars were given for this rally. I also send cars to rally in America and France. For this, we have me a mechanic team, parts are also imported from America or have to be me."

Shar said that he has many unique cars but apart from that, he also has cars once owned by King George and Mohamm Ali Jinnah. 

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Previously on September 29, 2019, a similar car rally was organised by Karnataka Vint and Classic Car Club in Association with Whitefield club in Bengaluru. 35 vint cars took part in rally. rally started from Bengaluru Marriott Hotel, Whitefield and after 60-km drive, it ended at Whitefield Club. rally highlighted importance of antique cars.