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the-south-asian Life & Times April-June 2011 |
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Cover Story Lifestyle Aviation The
First Aerial Shots Trivandrum's
New Society Wildlife Corbett
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The Jaipur Polo Ground, just across from the Prime Minister’s residence in
New Delhi, within the capital’s oasis of greenery and privilege, was wrapped
up in soft sunlight on the afternoon of March 12 - the field dotted with a
collection of rare and stunning 56 classic automobiles from royal garages
across India, and many belonging to private collectors. Cartier ‘Travel with
Style’ Concours d’ Elegance 2011 showcased this extraordinary collection of
classic cars in a private viewing - the second of its kind in India. Cartier hosted the first ever international Concours D’
Elegance in India at the Royal Western India Turf Club Mumbai in 2008. It
was a historic moment in the history of Indian motoring - the beginning of
the classic car movement in India. Sixty-four of the most rare and
historically significant automobiles, owned by Indian royalty and private
collectors, were displayed in public for the first time, bringing alive the
eccentricities and uniqueness of the Indian automobile industry. The former
Maharajas bought the finest cars in the world and commissioned some of the
greatest coach builders and designers to produce lavish, distinctive and
sometimes bizarre creations.
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