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 in Mumbai. The event is sponsored by “The Trident”.

The Trident which used to sponsor Vintage Car Rallies in 1980s is back again this year after a long gap.

More than 100 rare Vintage cars and Motor cycles are entering the fray.

Yuvraj of Gondal has entered his 1956 Mercedes 300 SL, the only car in India, is the first entry and the car is coming all the way from Gondal. The same car used to be raced by the Maharaja of Gondal in the 1960’s and 1970’s at the Juhu race track and has won several trophies.

Press baron Hormusji Cama has entered 5 of his rare beauties which includes the 1928 Rolls Royce-20 HP which has done only 500 Miles till date.

Already 50 entries have been accepted.

The oldest bike 1911 Triumph of Nitin Dossa is the first entry in the bike category.

Entries will be accepted at WIAA till 2nd April 2009.

Contact : Western India Automobile Association, Lalji Naranji Memorial Bldg., 76, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, MUMBAI - 400 020. Telephone: 2204 1085, 2288 0407, 2204 7032, 2204 1271. Fax: 2204 1382

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