Sanchita Chatterjee, BS News Agency,
Kolkata: The Statesman, organiser of the country's
oldest vintage car rally, announced the 55th edition of the prestigious
Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally at a press conference held at the Press
Club, Kolkata, on January 5, from 4 pm to 5 pm. Adding to the occasion, a
vintage car was showcased at the venue as a showstopper attraction, offering
the media a glimpse into the heritage and grandeur synonymous with the iconic
rally.
Kolkata is all set to relive the golden era
of motoring as the 55th edition of the rally takes place on January 11, 2026,
at the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC) Ground. Around 160 vintage and classic
cars and 50 two-wheelers are expected to participate, making it a grand
celebration of automotive heritage and timeless engineering. The rally will be
flagged off at 9:10 am from the RCTC Polo Ground.
The event will feature a spectacular
line-up of legendary marques, including Triumph, Studebaker, Chevrolet, Dodge,
DeSoto, along with iconic British brands such as Austin, Morris, and MG,
reflecting the rich legacy of global motoring history.
Addressing the media, Gobinda Mukherjee,
Business Head - East India, The Statesman, said, "No participation fee is
charged from the entrants. The objective of the rally is to provide vintage and
classic car owners a platform to showcase their prized possessions and keep
automotive heritage alive. While car shows are held regularly, The Statesman
Vintage and Classic Car Rally remains the oldest rally of its kind in the
country."
He further added that the rally was first
organised in Delhi in 1964, while the Kolkata edition began in 1968, firmly
establishing its position as a landmark event on India's motoring calendar.
Also present at the press conference were
Suman Bhattacharya, Senior Vice-President, Sayed Hasmat Jalal, Consulting
Editor, Dainik Statesman; and Nitish Kapoor, Head - Event and Activation, The
Statesman, Delhi. The session was moderated by Debashis Das, Chief Reporter,
Dainik Statesman.
Free passes are available from The
Statesman Kolkata office during this week from morning 11 am to 6 pm till 9th
Jan, 2026
The 55th Statesman Vintage and Classic Car
Rally promises a nostalgic and visually stunning journey through time,
celebrating craftsmanship, heritage, and the enduring charm of classic
automobiles.