World Trade Center to host 5th Edition of the Annual Vintage, Classic and Modern Classic Car Fiesta 2026

Mumbai, 22nd January 2025 – “This year in succession World Trade Center will host the 5th Edition of the Annual Vintage, Classic and Modern Classic Car Fiesta 2026 with the inauguration ceremony scheduled on 24 January 2026 and 25th January 2026 reserved for public viewing, followed by the ceremonial flag-off on Republic Day, 26 January 2026. The Fiesta aims to reinforce the message of “Sadak Suraksha, Jeevan Raksha. The event is being organised by WTC in association with VCCCI and WIAA”, said Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Centre, Mumbai and President All India Association of Industries at a press conference organized to brief media about the upcoming event at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai.  

“Last year there were over 1 lakh visitors and this year also looking at the enthusiasm of people from all walks of life, children to senior citizens are expected to visit this rare exhibition. This event is significant as we feel that this heritage of vintage cars should be shared with future generations while also highlighting the cultural significance of Mumbai as a classic city”, remarked Dr. Kalantri.  

Mr. Nitin Dossa, Chairman of VCCCI and WIAA speaking on the occasion indicated of his collection which is a 1933 Hudson, believed to be the only surviving example of its kind worldwide, representing a rare and invaluable chapter of global automotive history. Mr. Dossa also apprised the media persons of the event.  

Highlights of Event: 

• India’s largest Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary display of cars from 1927 to till date. 

• Historic return of Phantom I (17EX) after 95 years. 

• The event is supported by J K Tyre and the cars like Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and Dodge is participating. 

• Strong public-private collaboration promoting heritage, tourism and road safety 

• The rare collection of automobiles of Mr. Yohan Poonawalla and others shall be displayed. 

Royal Provenance & Distinguished Collections: 

• A 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III from the collection of Late Shri Pranlal Bhogilal, Founder Member of VCCCI, will be exhibited alongside a 1959 Jaguar Mark IX and a 1955 Bentley, reflecting exceptional lineage and restoration excellence. 

• Dr. Raghavpati Singhania’s 1937 Rolls-Royce Wraith will participate, arriving from Delhi 

• Mr. Gautam Singhania will showcase a 1927 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Coupe and a 1928 Rolls Royce Phantom I. 

  

For further contact 

 

Ms. Priya Pansare, 

Director- Trade and Investment Promotion, 

World Trade Centre, Mumbai 

events@wetrade.org