Est. 1985

The Vintage & Classic Car Club of India

EVENTS

About Us

The Vintage & Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI) is one of the oldest and foremost vintage & classic car clubs of India. Ever since its inception in the year 1985, the Club has championed the cause of preserving automobile and motoring heritage in India. VCCCI is a community of passionate and enthusiastic vintage & classic car collectors who come together with a common aim of growing the community by the way of educating, informing and assisting enthusiasts when it comes to motoring heritage.

It is a matter of pride that the largest collection of vintage cars in the world is in India, owned by Mr. Pranlal Bhogilal, the Founder President and Patron of VCCCI.

The Club has on its roster, eminent personalities like HH Manvendra Singh Barwani, Mr. Sharad Sanghi, Mr. Nitin Dossa, Mr. Viveck Goenka, Mr. Hemant Ruia amongst other connoisseurs who possess a priceless collection of vintage and classic cars.

The History

1985

THE fOUNDING yEAR

In the year 1985, the Vintage & Classic Car Club of India was founded by Mr. Pranlal Bhogilal to champion the cause of preserving the rich automobile and motoring heritage of India. It is a matter of pride that the largest collection of vintage cars in the world is in India.

Today, the VCCCI boasts of a robust presence of more than 500 members.

1999-2000

The Biggest Rallies of India.

The year 1999 witnessed The Jewel of India and The Rally of the Raj graced the year 2020. The Jewel of India Rally organized by Rhythms of Road Rallies Ltd. (ROARR) and hosted by VCCCI, attracted participants from all over the world. The Rally of the Raj, India’s stellar milestone, is the 1st and only international Vintage & Classic Car Rally held in India. It saw participation from over 20 connoisseurs from UK to Mexico to 2300 kms of road run. It was a colossal journey from Delhi to Mumbai via Royal Indian cities of Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad & Rajpipla. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, the patriarch of international motoring graced the rally in his Rolls Royce Silver Ghost 1909 being the oldest car in the rally. Other cars included Bentley, Vauxhall, Cadillac and Mercedes.Celebrating India’s 65th Republic Day!

2004

VCCCI celebrates 100 years of Rolls Royce!

Economic Times Rolls Royce Centenary Celebrations

Date: 26th Dec, 2004
Venue:Grand Hyatt,Santa Cruz, Mumbai,India.

The Vintage and Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI)event was the only Rolls-Royce centenary celebration in India.Vintage & Classic car owners brought out their pristine machines for a rally from TOI Bldg to The Grand Hyatt in Mumbai.

From the rare 1922 Silver Ghost(the oldest RR in the rally), the RR 1928 20/25-HP (which came from Pune), RR 1979 Silver Shadow (the first Rolls to be imported post-Independence), Silver Wraiths, Silver Spurs to the spanking-new 2004 Phantom( which was on display for the first time in the country)!

2014

65th REPUBLIC DAY

VCCCI was a part of the Republic Day parade held after 3 decades at the Marine Drive, Mumbai to celebrate India’s 65th Republic Day.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, his cabinet colleagues, senior bureaucrats and top police officers were present on the occasion. Thousands of people had gathered at the Marine Drive to witness the colourful event, which culminated in several Bollywood actors Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen, Shreyas Talpade, participating in the extravaganza to cheer the crowd.

2019

Parx Auto Show

8-10th February 2019

Celebrating 100 years of the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) in a Classic way! The biggest Auto show of India with 400 Vehicles of different Era!

We were honoured to have Mr.Graham Stoker Vice-President of Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA),Mr Subodh Kumar Jaiswal- Commissioner of Police,Mumbai along with other dignitaries to flag Off the drive.

2020

WIAA-VCCCI VolksWagen Drive 2020 & a Vintage and Classic car & bike Show for the 1st time in Thane!

Presented by Raymonds in Association with Thane Traffic Police.

Date: Sunday, 23rd Feb 2020.
Venue:WIAA,Churchgate to Raymond Convention Centre,Thane.

On the occasion of Road Safety Week, a vintage car and bike rally was organised in Thane.Thane Traffic Police and RTO also joined hands to spread the message of road safety. It was a 5-day exhibition that displayed majestic beauties like Rolls Royce, Bentley, Alvis, Hudson and bikes like Harley Davidson, Triumph and Royal Enfield. The exhibition concluded with a huge rally on Sunday and witnessed crowds in large numbers.

LIFETIME BENEFIT

Lifetime tax of only Rs. 500 on vintage cars

SUPPORT

VCCCI provides unconditional support to its patron members

FITNESS TESTS

The only authorized club to pass fitness tests of vintage cars

MOTOR INSURANCE

the only club in India to offer 50% discount on 3rd party motor insurance or vintage cars.

Private Sales

Pontiac 1951 Sedan

Dodge Bros 1935 Sedan 7 Seater Limousine

Ford Super 1947 sedan

STORIES

1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL

Unveiled as a prototype at the 1954 New York Show, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster (W121) was produced from 1955 to 1963.

1949 Rolls Royce Wraith

The Mysore Silver Wraith is emblematic of the affluence of the once powerful and incredibly rich Maharajas.

1953 Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Continental Coupe by Gurney Nutting.

1936 3.5 litre Alvis Speed 25

Nishant Dossa’s Alvis Speed 25 won the ‘Pre-War Classic –

1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty HP

Bagging the ‘Most Exceptional Coachwork Award’ at the Salon Privé

1949 Bentley Mark VI

A proud moment for India as VCCCI member Yohan Poonawalla's 1949 Bentley Mark VI wins

1961 FORD THUNDERBIRD HARDTOP

Originally belonged to the Maharaja Of Gwalior. This is a third generation Thunderbird.

MR NITIN DOSSA

CHAIRMAN

Mr. Viveck Goenka

President

Mr. Yash H. Ruia

HON. SECRETARY

Testimonial

" I have been connected with VCCCI since more than 3 decades. The club has always taken up issues on behalf of its members and found necessary resolution. I wish the club and its members all the success - happy collecting! "

"I am glad to see, the way VCCCI and WIAA promotes not just the vintage car owners but also automotive enthusiasts. The annual vintage car rally of Bombay is a beautiful example of reuniting all the vintage car lovers, and giving people an opportunity to see the vintage beauties which once used to rule the roads."

"VCCCI and especially its chairman Mr.Nitin Dossa have always encouraged and supported all their members and car enthusiasts. I wish them success and look forward to their future projects and endeavours"

"VCCCI has been a pillar for the automotive enthusiasts, and I feel privileged to be a part of it. It also helps the old families to relocate the hidden treasures"

"It’s a delight to be a part of VCCCI . It provides a good platform to be a part of the community of vintage vehicle owners and enthusiasts. It’s an honor for me to be part of it "