In a splendid showcase of automotive history, Tata Steel hosted the third edition of the Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally in Jamshedpur on February 25. The event, held as part of the 185th Founder’s Day celebration, paid tribute to the visionary founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, and featured a stunning lineup of over 160 vintage cars and bikes spanning from the 1920s to the 1980s.
The rally, flagged off by Tata Steel executives Chanakya Chaudhary, Probal Ghosh, and Chaitanya Bhanu, commenced at Gopal Maidan and covered significant landmarks such as Bharucha Mansion, Jubilee Park, United Club, Sir Dorabji Tata Park, Keenan Stadium, and St. George’s Church. The 23km journey concluded at the United Club, where an enthusiastic audience had gathered to witness the prize distribution ceremony.
Tata Steel’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage was evident in Chaudhary’s remarks during the ceremony. He emphasized the importance of events like the Jamshedpur Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally, noting that they not only showcase rare and beautiful machines but also contribute to the celebration of history and culture.
The overall winners of the rally were Sourav Roy, owner of the Mercury 8 sedan, in the car category, and Hermit Singh Bhamra, proud owner of a Triumph 3HW, in the bike category. The judges for the event included Prithvi Nath Tagore, Nitin Sreshtha, Saikat Dutta, and Harjit Singh Dhanjal.
The rally also witnessed the participation of the Super Biker’s club of Jamshedpur, displaying 16 bikes, including iconic brands like Harley-Davidson, BMW, Ducati, and Triumph. This year’s inclusion of the Super Biker’s club adds a dynamic and contemporary touch to an event steeped in history.
Started in 2022 as part of Tata Steel’s initiatives to conserve and nurture India’s sports, arts, and culture, the Jamshedpur Rally aims to become a prominent event not only in the city during Founder’s Day celebrations but also throughout India. The increasing popularity, marked by a growing number of participating vehicles in each edition, underscores the rally’s success in resonating with stakeholders.
Jamshedpur, with its rich cultural history and heritage, stands as a fitting backdrop for an event that not only celebrates prized vintage cars and bikes but also promotes the cultural richness and history of the city.
| All winners at Jamshedpur vintage classic car rally | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Model | Owners |
| Oldest car at the show | Mercedes Benz Nurburg | Tata Motors Ltd |
| Oldest two-wheeler at the show | James 125 CC | M A Moin |
| Best restored car | Mercury 8 | Saurav Roy |
| Runner up to best restored car | Chevy Fleetmaster | Debdut Roychowdhury |
| Best restored bike | Triumph 3HW | Hermit Singh Bhamra |
| Runner up to best restored bike | Francis Barnett | Anand Kumar Sharma |
| Judges choice for the most elegant car at the show | Chevrolet Fastback | Mamita Jaiswal |
| Judges choice for the most elegant two-wheeler at the show | Royal Enfield | Gurinder Singh |
| Best car built between 1920 -1940 | Baby Austin / Chevrolet Confederate – | Raj Kumar Shah / Col Arup Ratan Basu |
| Runner up to best car built between 1920-1940 | Ford Tourer 10 | Ranajit Gooptu |
| Best car built between 1941-1960 | Fiat 1100 | Saurav Roy |
| Runner up to the best car built between 1941-1960 | Fiat Millicento | Deb Kumar Pal |
| Best car built between 1961-1985 | Fiat | Indrojit Sircar |
| Runner up to the best car built between 1961-1985 | Mahindra FC150 | Dhananjay Narayan Bhanja Deo |
| Best two-wheeler Built till 1940 | Excelsior Welbike | Gurmukh Singh Bhamra |
| Runner up to best two-wheeler built till 1940 | Francis Barnett | Anand Kumar Sharma |
| Best two-wheeler built between 1941-1960 | Royal Enfield Bullet | Manmohan Verma |
| Runner up to best two wheeler built between 1941-1960 | BSA C12 | Rohit Kumar Singh |
| Best two-wheeler between 1961-1985 | Dollar Yezdi Roadking | Aaqib Jawed Khan |
| Runner up to best two-wheeler between 1961-1985 | Yamaha RD 350 | Brigadier PK Jha |
| Best Jawa/Yezdi at the show | Yezdi D250 Classic | Danish Barkati |
| Best BSA at the show | BSA B31 | Jasbir Singh |
| Best Scooter at the show | Vespa 150 VBA | Zaki Anwar |
| Runner up to best scooter at the show | Royal Enfield Fantabulous | Anand Kumar Sharma |
| Best Fiat/Premier at the show | Fiat | Indrojit Sircar |
| Best Ambassador at the show | Ambassador Mark 3 | Nilanjana Chatterjee |
| Best off-roader (all makes) | Willys MB | Dhananjay Narayan Bhanja Deo |
| Best paddle cycle at the show | Raleigh Bicycle | B K Jena |
| Best road running section (car) | Chevy Fleetliner | Mamita Jaiswal |
| Runner up to best road running section (car) | Willys Jeep | Brigadier PK Jha |
| Best road running section (two-wheeler) | BSA C12 | Rohit Kumar Singh |
| Runner-up to best road running section (two-wheeler) | Royal Enfield | Manmohan Verma |
| Overall Champion (cars) | Mercury 8 | Sourav Roy |
| Overall Champion (two-wheelers) | Triumph 3HW | Hermit Singh Bhamra |
