From royal Rolls-Royces to cherished family classics! Check out the VCCCI Car Fiesta 2026

Mumbai’s tryst with nostalgia and polished chrome found a lyrical expression at the recent VCCCI Annual Vintage Car Fiesta 2026. Time seemed to slow down at the World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, where motoring legends and
memories converged in an elegant celebration of heritage and craftsmanship.

Organised by the Vintage & Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI) in association with the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA), the three-day fiesta drew enthusiasts and collectors into a world steeped in history. This season marked a centenary tribute to 100 years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Its most stirring moment was the homecoming of the legendary 1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I (17EX), once owned by Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu & Kashmir, returning to Indian soil after 95 years—a rare confluence of global prestige, royal legacy, and national pride.

‘We call them haldi-kunku’
From Girgaon, Saili Bhiwandkar arrived with her father to display a pair of scooters that carried deep emotional value—a yellow Vespa alongside a red one. “Together, we call them ‘haldi-kunku’,” she explained. “The red scooter belonged to my father’s uncle, while the yellow one was my grandmother’s. She rode it for years before passing it down to me. These aren’t just vehicles; they are family memories on wheels.”

100 Years of the Rolls-Royce Phantom
Yohan Poonawalla, presented a lineup of seven Rolls-Royce Phantom models, tracing nearly a century of automotive excellence:
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I (17EX) – Ex-Maharaja of Jammu
and Kashmir
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Sports Saloon (Barker) – Ex-Sir Malcolm Campbell
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III (Park Ward) – Ex-Maharaja of Panchkote
1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V (James Young, Seven-Passenger Limousine) – Ex-Ruler of Qatar
1979 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI (Mulliner Park Ward) – Used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII – First Phantom delivered to India post re-launch
2024 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII EWB – The final EWB Phantom globally with Privacy Suite

"Being here felt like stepping into a living museum where every car has a heartbeat and a story. You don’t just admire the craftsmanship—you feel the eras, the people, and the journeys they represent. For a vintage car lover, this is nothing short of magic." – Sunil Vora, a vintage car enthusiast