It was a get-together like no other, one involving appreciating the ‘vroom’ of a different era.
The third edition of the VDB Vintage Car Rally, organised by The Whitefield Club (TWC) in association with Value Design Building here on Sunday, highlighted the ‘vintage’ value of the cars as well as Whitefield, which is now an IT hub.
The rally, which featured 18 classic cars and a scooter, was flagged off at The Forum Value Mall before culminating at TWC in the afternoon.
Oldest car
The oldest car in the rally was a 1928 Aston Martin owned by Manivel, who also owns a Volkswagen 1973.
Another participant, Sulaiman Jamal, owned six antique beauties, including a Mercedes 219 of 1957, a Vespa 150 of 1965, and a Daimler of 1946.
The only woman participant, Sandra Oberoi, displayed a 1972 VW Super Beetle.
The cars and two-wheelers that drew whistles and cheers included the Austin 14-1939, Plymouth seven-passenger sedan - 1932, Mercedes 219 - 1957, Jaguar Sovereign XJ-6, Vespa 150, VW Beetle - 1973, Herald 1965, Daimler DB 18 - 1947, 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk III, and MG TC 1947.
After the rally concluded at the TWC, club members, residents of Whitefield and the participants enjoyed a lunch that was accompanied by music and dance.
TWC, which was one of the main sponsors of the rally, was established in 1904. The oldest member of the club, 84-year-old Lionel Moss, was the chief guest at the event.
“I once owned a vintage car (‘Baby Austin’ of 1936) which I had to sell off due to maintenance problems. But it really feels good to see the culture being carried forward by young people,” he said.
Speaking on the aim of organising the car rally, Koshy Varghese, president of TWC and CEO of VDB, said: “The rally is mainly organised to preserve the fading culture of Whitefield. It also gives an opportunity for the residents to spend some time together.”
