Published 11:09 IST, November 18th 2019
Car Museums in India that will give you a brief history of transportation
Car Museums: If you want to explore the history of human transportation in India, visit these museums; these museums showcase cars of different eras
If you are that one friend in the group, who is obsessed with cars here is the list of some car museums in India. These museums feature a wide variety of cars. Check out this list to plan your next vacation to visit these museums to bag more information of your interest.
AutoWorld Vintage Car Museum - Ahmedabad, Gujarat
AutoWorld Vintage Car Museum is situated close to the International airport of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Reportedly, it has the largest collection of more than 100 vintage cars including Rolls-Royces, Mercedes, Bentleys, Chryslers, Lincolns and other automobiles in India. You can visit the museum any day of the week. You can also take a ride there in the vintage car.
Vintage Car Museum - Udaipur, Rajasthan
The Vintage and Classic Car Museum, or Vintage & Classic Car Collection in Udaipur, Rajasthan, was unveiled to the general public on 15 February 2000. Reportedly, the Vintage and Classic Car Museum showcases around 20 antique cars, including 4 Rolls-Royce's, 2 Cadillacs, one MG-TC convertible, one Ford-A Convertible, one Vauxhall-12 and several other solar-powered rickshaws and many more. You might spot a member of the royal family driving one of these vintage cars around too.
Sudha Cars Museum - Hyderabad, Telangana
It is an interesting and unique place to visit. The first of its kind in the world, it is a handmade car museum. The cars are occasionally brought out of the museum for roadshows. The vehicles are customised and have been built by using old and unwanted pieces.
Ashvek Vintage World - Goa
Set up in July 2004, the museum's goal was to spread awareness about vintage cars amongst the youth. Apart from preserving the vintage cars, it also takes to restoration work. Currently, it has Peugeot (1931), Chevrolet Fleet Master (1948), Rare two-engine Vandall tempo, Datsun Fairlady (1961), Morris 8, and Mercedes 170(1939).
Heritage Transport Museum - Haryana
The Heritage Transport Museum is India's significant museum exploring the history of human transportation. Spread across three acres and four floors, the Heritage Transport Museum features all modes of Indian transportation right from the pre-British era to modern-day innovations. The museum has twelve collections such as Automobile Gallery, Pre-mechanised Transportation, Heavy Mechanised Transportation, Railways, Aviation, Rural Transportation, Two-Wheelers, Collectible India Toys on Transport, Historical Collections, Maritime Gallery, Contemporary Art Gallery, and Tribal Art.
Updated 17:38 IST, November 18th 2019