Jamshedpur Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally: Mercury 8 makes podium finish, Triumph 3HW crowned two-wheeler champ

Breath-taking moments as Classic cars and bikes roll by   

Jamshedpur hosts 3rd Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally

Vintage vehicles made between 1920s to 1980s participated in the rally

Jamshedpur, Feb 25: In a spectacle that transported enthusiasts and onlookers alike to a bygone era, classic cars and bikes graced the streets of Jamshedpur in a mesmerizing display of automotive history.

The air was filled with nostalgia as these vintage treasures rolled by, turning back the hands of time and evoking a sense of awe among spectators.

The 3rd edition of Tata Steel Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally was organised today with beautiful automobiles lined up at Gopal Maidan in Bistupur. The rally was organised as part of the 185th Founder`s Day celebration honouring the vision and memory of Tata Group’s founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.

Over 160 vintage and classic cars and bikes dated from 1920s to 1980s registered for the rally with participation from states of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Punjab and Odisha.

The rally was flagged off by Chanakya Chaudhary, Vice president Corporate Services, Tata Steel along with Probal Ghosh, Vice President, Shared Services, Tata Steel and Chaitanya Bhanu, Vice President, Steel Manufacturing, Tata Steel at Gopal Maidan today morning.

Landmarks covered during the rally are Bharucha Mansion, Jubilee Park, United Club, Sir Dorabji Tata Park, Keenan Stadium and St. George’s Church traversing a distance of total 23-kms before culminating at the United Club.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the citizens of Jamshedpur who gathered in large numbers to see the vintage vehicles yesterday evening and today morning at Gopal Maidan and United Club.

The unmistakable purr of well-maintained engines resonated through the air, creating a symphony of horsepower that echoed the passion and dedication of the proud owners.

Classic bikes, their engines humming in harmony, added a two-wheeled dimension to the procession, captivating the crowd with their timeless charm.

Spectators lined the streets, capturing these fleeting moments with cameras and smartphones, eager to immortalize the beauty of the classic car and bike cavalcade.

Children and adults alike marveled at the meticulous restoration and preservation of these automotive relics, a testament to the commitment of collectors and enthusiasts who keep the spirit of motoring history alive.

Addressing the august gathering during the prize distribution ceremony at the United Club, Chaudhary said that signature events such as the Jamshedpur Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally are aligned with Tata Steel’s corporate philosophy of supporting initiatives that preserve, protect and promote cultural heritage. He added that the event not only showcases rare and beautiful machines, but also is a testament to celebrate of history and culture.

The rally ended at United Club with a prize distribution by esteemed guests, Chanakya Chaudhary, Vice President, Corporate Services, Tata Steel, Avneesh Gupta, Vice President, TQM and Engineering & Projects, Uttam Singh, Vice President, Iron Making, Tata Steel, Probal Ghosh, Vice President, Shared Services, Tata Steel, Niroop Mahanty, Rupa Mahanty and other senior officials.

Overall Champion in Best Car category was Mercury 8 owned by Sourav Roy while Overall Champion in Best Bike category was Hermit Singh Bhamra who owns a Triumph 3HW.

Judges for the event were Prithvi Nath Tagore, Nitin Sreshtha, Saikat Dutta and Harjit Singh Dhanjal.

This year also, the Super Biker’s club of Jamshedpur participated in the event displaying 16 bikes including Harley Davidson, BMW, Ducati and Triumph. The biker’s included two women.

Started in 2022 as part of its efforts to conserve and nurture India’s Sports, Arts and Culture, Tata Steel expects to make the Jamshedpur Rally not only the most sought after event in Jamshedpur during Founder`s Day celebrations, but in India too.  The growing popularity of the rally is already evidenced by big increase in number of participating vehicles in every edition.

The first edition of the rally that was held as part of the 183rd Founder`s Day celebration honouring the vision and memory of the Company’s and Tata Group’s founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata.

Jamshedpur is not only home to connoisseurs of prized vintage cars and bikes but also has a rich cultural history and heritage. The rally is aimed at promoting the richness of Jamshedpur’s culture and its history.

Increasing number of vehicles every year is testament to the fact that the event in garnering immense response from the stakeholders.

The classic cars and bikes may have rolled past, but the enchantment they brought to the streets lingered, reminding everyone that the allure of vintage motoring is truly timeless.

Jamshedpur Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally 2024 Winners

1. Oldest Car in the show – Mercedes Benz – Tata Motors Ltd
2. Oldest Two-wheeler in the show – James 125 CC – M A Moin
3. Best Restored Car as per pictures and documents – Mercury 8 – Saurav Roy
4. Runner up to Best Restored Car as per pictures and documents – Chevy Fleetmaster – Debdut Roychowdhury
5. Best Restored Bike as per pictures and documents – Triumph 3HW – Hermit Singh Bhamra
6. Runner up to Best Restored Bike as per pictures and documents – Francis Barnett – Anand Kumar Sharma
7. Judges Choice for the most elegant Car in the show – Chevrolet Fastback – Mamita Jaiswal
8. Judges Choice for the most Elegant Two Wheeler in the show – Royal Enfield – Gurinder Singh
9. Best Car Built Between 1920 -1940 – Baby Austin – Raj Kumar Shah
   Chevrolet Confederate – Col Arup Ratan Basu

10. Runner up to Best Car Built Between 1920-1940 – Ford Tourer 10 – Ranajit Gooptu
11. Best Car Built Between 1941-1960 – Fiat 1100 – Saurav Roy
12. Runner up to the Best Car Built Between 1941-1960 – Fiat Millicento – Deb Kumar Pal
13. Best Car Built Between 1961-1985 – Fiat – Indrojit Sircar
14. Runner up to the Best Car Built Between 1961-1985 – Mahindra FC150 – Dhananjay Narayan Bhanja Deo
15. Best two-wheeler Built till 1940 – Excelsior Welbike – Gurmukh Singh Bhamra
16. Runner up to Best two-wheeler Built till 1940 – Francis Barnett – Anand Kumar Sharma
17. Best two-wheeler Built Between 1941-1960 – Royal Enfield Bullet – Manmohan Verma
18. Runner up to Best two wheeler Built Between 1941-1960 – BSA C12 – Rohit Kumar Singh
19. Best Two-wheeler Between 1961-1985 – Dollar Yezdi Roadking – Aaqib Jawed Khan
20. Runner up to Best Two-wheeler Between 1961-1985 – Yamaha RD 350 – Brigadier PK Jha
21. Best Jawa/Yezdi in the show – Yezdi D250 Classic – Danish Barkati
22. Best BSA in the show – BSA B31 – Jasbir Singh
23. Best Scooter in the show – Vespa 150 VBA – Zaki Anwar
24. Runner up to Best Scooter in the show – Royal Enfield Fantabulus – Anand Kumar Sharma
25. Best Fiat/Premier in the show – Fiat – Indrojit Sircar
26. Best Ambassador in the show – Ambassador mark 3 – Nilanjana Chatterjee
27. Best Off-roader : ALL MAKES – Willys MB – Dhananjay Narayan Bhanja Deo
28. Best paddle cycle of the show – Raleigh Bicycle – B K Jena
29. Best Period Costume – Col Anup Ratan Bas
30. Runners of for the Best Period Costume – Sanjay Sabarwal
31. Winner: Best Road Running Section (Car) : Chevy Fleetliner – Mamita Jaiswal
32. Runner-up: Best Road Running Section (Car) : Willys Jeep – Brigadier PK Jha
33. Winner: Best Road Running Section (Two-wheeler) – BSA C12 – Rohit Kumar Singh
34. Runner-up: Best Road Running Section (Two-wheeler) – Royal Enfield – Manmohan Verma

Champion Trophies

• Overall Champion: Best Car in the Jamshedpur Vintage car and bike rally 2024 – Mercury 8 – Sourav Roy
• Overall Champion: Best Bike in the Jamshedpur vintage car and bike Rally 2024 – Triumph 3HW – Hermit Singh Bhamra