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Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally Concludes in Mumbai With Record Turnout

Organisers positioned the 12th edition as a heritage showcase energising restorations, drawing a younger collector base.

Overview

  • The Sunday parade ran a timed loop from Taj Lands End at 9:30 am via Bandra Reclamation, the Coastal Road and Marine Drive to a Nariman Point U-turn, returning to finish around 10:25 am.
  • More than 100 restored Mercedes classics participated with over 75 making their first appearance, according to event coverage.
  • Standouts included Red Pig W108 tribute cars, India’s two 1000SELs, multiple 190SLs including one gifted to Jawaharlal Nehru, a 300Sc from the Pranlal Bhogilal Collection, a 600 Grosser and a factory-spec restored SLS AMG.
  • Chief guest Ashish Shelar flagged off the run alongside Mercedes-Benz India executive Amrit Baid, following a new ticketed Saturday showcase at Taj Lands End.
  • Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar unveiled his father’s restored 300D (W124) state car of Mewar, as organisers underscored how the rally has accelerated Mercedes restoration efforts since 2014.