JK Tyre Vintage & Classic Car Fiesta 2026 Held in Mumbai with a Historic Centenary Tribute to Rolls-Royce Phantom (Press Release) | V3Cars

Here’s what JK Tyre have to say about the Vintage & Classic Car Fiesta 2026:

Over three spectacular days, the Fiesta brought together some of the rarest vintage and classic automobiles and motorcycles from across the country, culminating in an unprecedented centenary tribute to 100 years of the iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Phantom Showcase
The highlight of the event was India’s largest-ever exhibition of Rolls-Royce Phantom models, where for the first time, every Phantom generation—from Phantom I to Phantom VII, dating back to 1925—was displayed together under one roof. Adding to the historic significance was the return of the legendary Rolls-Royce 17EX Phantom I, originally owned by the Maharaja of Kashmir. After 95 years, the iconic automobile made its way back to India, drawing immense interest from collectors, historians, and automobile enthusiasts, offering visitors a rare opportunity to trace the evolution of the iconic nameplate across a century.

Rare Private and Royal Collections
Renowned automobile collector Yohan Poonawalla presented an extraordinary showcase of all Phantom models, alongside 20 rare automobiles from his internationally recognised private collection. Industrialist and collector Gautam Singhania displayed two Rolls-Royce Phantom I models, while a 1936 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, once owned by the Royal Family of Nabha and later by Late Mr. Pranlal Bhogilal, was exhibited along with other rare classics, highlighting India’s deep royal and industrial association with automotive excellence.

Awards and Honours
Top honours included the Custodian of the 100 Years of Phantom Legacy Award presented to Yohan Poonawalla and the Collector of the Year Award awarded to Gautam Singhania. In the Concours d’Elegance – Cars category, the Concours d’Elegance Vintage Car award was won by the 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I owned by Gautam Singhania, while the Concours d’Elegance Classic Car award went to the 1950 Jaguar XK 120 owned by Rajiv Kehr. Special awards included Best Maintained Vintage Car for the 1921 Fiat Corsa owned by Amal Tanna, Best Restored Vintage Car for the 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I owned by Gautam Singhania, Most Unique Car for the 1968 Opel Rekord owned by Harit Trivedi, and Best Utility Vehicle for the 1947 International Woody owned by Harit Trivedi.

Motorcycles and Two-Wheelers Take Centre Stage
The VCCCI 2026 motorcycle and two-wheeler segment witnessed strong participation, celebrating originality, restoration quality, and India’s two-wheeler heritage. Best Maintained Vintage Motorcycles included the 1940 Norton 16H owned by Mukul Gupte, the 1937 BMW R12 owned by Aseem Mistry, and the 1934 Triumph owned by Sajid Sayed. Best Maintained Classic Motorcycles were the 1956 Norton Dominator owned by Neville Nallaseth, the 1952 AJS Model 20 owned by Xereus Zend, and the 1952 Norton Dominator Model 7 owned by Akber Hashmi. Best Restored Classic Motorcycles included the 1949 Royal Enfield Model G owned by Obaid, the 1953 Zundapp DB200 owned by Rohan Dangle, and the 1953 Royal Enfield G2 owned by Mehmood Khan.

Best Maintained Recent Classic Motorcycles included the 1967 BMW R69S owned by Sajid Sayed, the 1964 Norton Dominator 650SS owned by Obaid, and the 1972 BSA A65 Lightning owned by Shahpoor Irani. Best Restored Recent Classic Motorcycles were the 1972 Honda CB750 owned by Anil Bhingarde, the 1958 BMW R50 owned by Shapoor Minoo, and the 1962 Triumph 120 owned by Sajid Sayed.

Indian Heritage & Scooters
The Best Maintained Indian Heritage Motorcycle award went to the 1964 Jawa owned by Yorick Dabreo. Best Restored Indian Heritage Motorcycle awards were won by the 1960 Royal Enfield owned by Shivdatt Haladi and the 1980 Victoria Vicky 2 owned by Sanket Balkawade. Best Maintained Scooter awards went to the 1957 Lambretta LD owned by Asmit Murkute, the 1969 Lambretta LI owned by Rupesh Panchal, and the 1967 Vespa owned by Saili Bhivandikar. Best Restored Scooter awards were won by the 1958 Lambretta owned by Anushka Bhingarde, the 1968 Lambretta owned by Anil Bhingarde, and the 1982 Vijay Super MK2 owned by Swapnil Kadam. The Most Unique Two-Wheeler award went to the 1980 Yezdi Jet 60 owned by Jeet Lakhvani, while the Most Original Motorcycle award was won by the 1954 BSA B31 owned by Jehangir Faroogh.

The Fiesta concluded on Republic Day with a Road Safety Drive from Cuffe Parade to Worli and back to Churchgate, in alignment with National Road Safety Month. The initiative reinforced the message ‘Sadak Suraksha, Jeevan Raksha,’ highlighting the importance of responsible driving while celebrating motoring heritage. With its blend of rare exhibits, royal provenance, public participation, and a strong road safety message, the Vintage & Classic Car Fiesta 2026 reaffirmed Mumbai’s place as a key destination on India’s vintage motoring calendar and underscored JK Tyre’s commitment to performance, safety, and innovation.

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