‘Melody on wheels’: The 51st Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally

With the 1914 John Morris vintage rail car rolling out on Sunday morning began the 51st Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally in New Delhi. Flagged off by NDMC chairperson Naresh Kumar. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Feb 27, 2017 7:22 AM IST

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With the 1914 John Morris vintage rail car rolling out on Sunday morning began the 51st Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally in New Delhi. Flagged off by NDMC chairperson Naresh Kumar. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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A family in their 1930 Ford model of 24.3HP power, waves at the onlookers at the 51st Statesman vintage and classic Car Rally in New Delhi on Sunday. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Participants drive a mini Fiat vintage car at the Statesman vintage car rally on Sunday. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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A 1959 Chevrolet Impala at The Statesman vintage car rally in New Delhi on Sunday. The car turned many heads as it whizzed past the onlookers at the rally, thanks to its impressive rear. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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A participant drives his 1938 Mercedes Benz model at the classic car rally in New Delhi on Sunday. The car generates 13 BHP. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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“Pom Pom!”: A woman with a baby poses in a 1914 John Morris, India's first fire engine , the oldest participating car in the 51st Statesman Vintage and Classic Car rally in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

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The National Green Tribunal last week gave a nod to the rally, making these vintage cars an exception to its order banning vehicles older than 15 years from plying on Delhi roads. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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A 1930 violet Stutz, powered by an eight-cylinder engine got special praise from the audience for its sheen and beauty. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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The rally started off from The Statesman House in Connaught Place and went on to end at the National Hockey Stadium near India Gate. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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The John Morris fire engine from 1914 is the only running model in the world, the other one only in UK, which is non-functional. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Participants waving at the onlookers from a 1933 Chevrolet Golden Eagle at the vintage car rally in New Delhi on Sunday. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Participants were awarded for their dedication to maintain the cars, while some of them were felicitated for Most elegant Car, Best Overall Performance, The Restoration Trophyand the JMAI trophy after the car rally on Sunday. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)