Cruising Through History: Jamshedpur's Vintage Car & Bike Rally
The third edition of the Tata Steel Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally was held in Jamshedpur on February 25, as part of the 185th Founder's Day celebrations honouring Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. Over 160 vintage and classic cars and bikes from the 1920s to 1980s participated in the event, which saw vehicles driven from West Bengal, Jharkhand, Punjab and Odisha.
The rally was extremely important on a regional level since it attracted fans from West Bengal, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Odisha, and it featured around 160 classic automobiles and motorcycles ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s. Dignitaries from Tata Steel, including Chanakya Chaudhary, Probal Ghosh, and Chaitanya Bhanu, ceremoniously waved the flag to begin the event's nostalgic trip through the city. The 23 km course, which began at Bharucha Mansion and ended at the United Club, passed famous sites including Jubilee Park, St. George's Church, and enthusiastic spectators.
A rare Mercedes Nurburg, one of only two in India owned by Tata Steel, participated in the rally. Other notable vehicles included a Mercury 8 sedan, the overall winner in the car category owned by Sourav Roy, and a Triumph 3HW motorcycle, the overall winner in the bike category owned by Hermit Singh Bhamra. Judges included Prithvi Nath Tagore, Nitin Sreshtha, Saikat Dutta and Harjit Singh Dhanjal.
The inclusion of Jamshedpur's Super Biker's Club, which rides bikes from legendary brands such as Harley-Davidson and Triumph, demonstrates the rally's expanding popularity and open spirit. Since its start in 2022 as part of Tata Steel's cultural preservation initiatives, the Jamshedpur Rally has been a signature event, attracting participants from all over India. Aside from displaying historic autos, the event honours Jamshedpur's cultural past, encouraging community participation and sustaining the city's cultural tradition. The rally, which continues to be popular, honours Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata's legacy and promises to inspire future generations.
| Category | Model | Owners |
|---|---|---|
| Best off-roader (all makes) | Willys MB | Dhananjay Narayan Bhanja Deo |
| Runner up to best restored bike | Francis Barnett | Anand Kumar Sharma |
| Runner up to best car built between 1941-1960 | Fiat Millicento | Deb Kumar Pal |
| Best restored bike | Triumph 3HW | Hermit Singh Bhamra |
| Runner up to best scooter at the show | Royal Enfield Fantabulous | Anand Kumar Sharma |
| Best road running section (two-wheeler) | BSA C12 | Rohit Kumar Singh |
| Best car built between 1941-1960 | Fiat 1100 | Saurav Roy |
| Judges choice for the most elegant two-wheeler at the show | Royal Enfield | Gurinder Singh |
| Runner up to best car built between 1920-1940 | Ford Tourer 10 | Ranajit Gooptu |
| Best Ambassador at the show | Ambassador Mark 3 | Nilanjana Chatterjee |
| Runner up to best restored car | Chevy Fleetmaster | Debdut Roychowdhury |
| Judges choice for the most elegant car at the show | Chevrolet Fastback | Mamita Jaiswal |
| Runner-up to best road running section (two-wheeler) | Royal Enfield | Manmohan Verma |
| Oldest car at the show | Mercedes Benz Nurburg | Tata Motors Ltd |
| Best Scooter at the show | Vespa 150 VBA | Zaki Anwar |
| Runner up to the best car built between 1961-1985 | Mahindra FC150 | Dhananjay Narayan Bhanja Deo |
| Best car built between 1961-1985 | Fiat | Indrojit Sircar |
| Best Jawa/Yezdi at the show | Yezdi D250 Classic | Danish Barkati |
| Oldest two-wheeler at the show | James 125 CCM | A Moin |
| Best Fiat/Premier at the show | Fiat | Indrojit Sircar |
| Best car built between 1920 -1940 | Baby Austin / Chevrolet Confederate | Raj Kumar Shah / Col Arup Ratan Basu |
| Best paddle cycle at the show | Raleigh Bicycle | B K Jena |
| Best road running section (car) | Chevy Fleetliner | Mamita Jaiswal |
| Runner up to best two wheeler built between 1941-1960 | BSA C12 | Rohit Kumar Singh |
| Best restored car | Mercury 8 | Sourav Roy |
| Runner up to best two-wheeler between 1961-1985 | Yamaha RD 350 | Brigadier PK Jha |
| Overall Champion (cars) | Mercury 8 | Sourav Roy |
| Runner up to best road running section (car) | Willys Jeep | Brigadier PK Jha |
| Best two-wheeler between 1961-1985 | Dollar Yezdi Roadking | Aaqib Jawed Khan |
| Best two-wheeler built between 1941-1960 | Royal Enfield Bullet | Manmohan Verma |
| Overall Champion (two-wheelers) | Triumph 3HW | Hermit Singh Bhamra |
| Best BSA at the show | BSA B31 | Jasbir Singh |
| Runner up to best two-wheeler built till 1940 | Francis Barnett | Anand Kumar Sharma |
| Best two-wheeler Built till 1940 | Excelsior Welbike | Gurmukh Singh Bhamra |
Given above is the comprehensive list of all the winners. Finally, during Jamshedpur's Tata Steel Vintage and Classic Car & Bike Rally, numerous beautifully restored classic cars and motorcycles were on display, including Willys MBs, Fiat Millicentos, Triumph 3HWs, and Dollar Yezdi Roadkings, among many others. Not only did the event honour the past of automobiles, but it also encouraged the preservation of cultural traditions and community involvement. The event showcased the enthusiasm and commitment of fans from all around the area, with officials from Tata Steel and respected judges supervising the activities. The winners showcased outstanding restoration and preservation efforts, solidifying the event's position as a leading venue for vintage car lovers.
Stay tuned with Park+ for more car news.