The Western India Automobile Association (WIAA), celebrating its 90th year, has planned for a Vintage & Classic Car Rally in association with Vintage and Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI) on Sunday, the 5th April 2009 at the Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai. More than 150 rare Vintage and Classic Cars & Motor cycles have entered the fray.

Dr. Vijay Mallya’s 1903 Humber will be flagged off first by Shri Y. P. Trivedi, M.P., President of of WIAA at 9 AM.

Veteran Rallyist Akshay Singhania with Bob Rupani experienced navigator and Maharaja Manvendra Singh Barwani in their Mercedes 300 of 1956 are expected to give a tough fight to Yuvraj Himanshu Gondal a known Rallyist in a 1958 Mercedes 300 SL which the Maharaja of Gondal used to race in the olden days at Juhu.

Four Rolls Royce cars of Hormusji Cama, Fali Dhondy and Dr. Vijay Mallya will be a treat to watch.

Dr. Pandit and family who have been owing their Ford 1928 will be again vying for the Period costume prize.

Sachin Dabholkar in a 1933 Austin Harley, Samir Kadam in his Rover will be the others to watch.

Cars from Jaipur, Pune and other places have entered to celebrate WIAA’s 90th Year.

Trident, Nariman Point, is the host for the Prize distribution which will be held at the Regal Room.

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