India: Vintage beauties hog the limelight at Ahmedabad car show

From Daily News & Analyis: Vintage beauties hog the limelight at Ahmedabad car show

The first vintage car show, held on Sunday at a party plot, saw people pouring in throughout the day, making it a big success. Organised by the Gujarat Vintage Classic Car Club, the event had over 50 cars exhibited.
The aim of the show was to spread awareness about maintaining and restoring these heritage cars and bringing those people together who share the passion for these old beauties.
“I am overwhelmed at the response we got. I knew that Amdavadis have passion for cars, but this is more then we expected. We are planning to organise more of such small-level shows and will have the show every year,” said Subodh Nath, president of the car club.
Among the vehicles on display were a 1977 Chevrolet Impala, Ford Lincoln, a 1956 Hindustan-14 and a 1971 Mercedes. It was a mix of classic as well new-age sports cars. The show turned out to be the perfect Sunday outing for Amdavadis. Citizens were curious to learn the name of the car and the era it belonged to.
From children to the elderly, visitors posed around the cars to get their photos clicked. The crowd also enjoyed the live music.
Lalit Bakeri, whose 1963 Chevrolet Impala was on display, was surprised to see the attention drawn by his car. “The response is unbelievable. Even in this heat, the ground is filled with people. I opened the door of the car so that people can get a peek into the interiors. This way such hidden vintage cars will resurface and people will be encouraged to restore their old cars,” he said. The owner of a Mercedes, Hem Vyas, 24, added that he wanted to own more vintage cars, as these got more attention than their modern counterparts.