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Chandigarh: A three-day vintage classic car exhibition in Chandigarh attracted automobile enthusiasts and families, showcasing an impressive collection of heritage vehicles, some nearly a century old. The display featured iconic models from Fiat, Volkswagen, Dodge, Plymouth and Hindustan Motors, offering visitors a nostalgic journey through the evolution of automobiles.Exhibitor Amarjeet Singh presented his prized 1951 Fiat, which he bought in 1969 after selling his Bullet motorcycle for Rs 3, 750. Visitors described the exhibition as a remarkable experience, recalling the elegance and strong road presence of classic cars compared to modern vehicles.Collectors said maintaining vintage cars is challenging due to the scarcity of skilled mechanics and rare spare parts. Brigadier Surinder Singh urged the government to ease documentation and registration processes, noting that the vehicles are preserved as prized possessions rather than used regularly. Mechanic Randhir Singh said tha oldest car at the exhibition was a 1924 Ford, with some parts sourced locally and others imported from abroad. (with PTI inputs)
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00:05A three-day vintage classic car exhibition in Chandigarh drew automobile enthusiasts and families
00:12alike, showcasing a spectacular display of yesteryear cars some nearly a century old.
00:20The collection featured iconic models from brands such as Fiat, Volkswagen, Dodge, Plymouth
00:27and Hindustan Motors, offering visitors a glimpse into the evolution of automobiles over the decades.
00:54The polished exteriors and well-preserved engines reflected the passion and dedication of collectors
01:01who have meticulously maintained these historic vehicles.
01:06Visitors describe the collection as remarkable, particularly at a time when the automotive industry
01:12is rapidly shifting towards electric, battery-powered and hydrogen technologies.
01:17We have a lot of big cars that we saw before in the television, in the previous films.
01:24We have a great collection, a great collection, a great collection.
01:27We have all good, good cars.
01:29You don't know how big of vintage vintage is, it's fun to sit and do it.
01:36Now it's like the time changes, but the time that was the first time, it was how big of them.
01:41We can't compare them.
01:43We can't compare them to the modern cars.
01:50These are old is gold.
01:53When you're a young man, a Gen Z, you can see the modern cars and the modern cars,
01:58what is the mind of the current cars?
02:00How do you see the modern times?
02:03There was a style of cars in the old times.
02:05You know, the cars are running on the road, but the modern cars are similar.
02:10Meanwhile, exhibitors highlighted the mounting challenges of securing skilled mechanics and
02:16rare spare parts while seeking government support to ease documentation and road registration.
02:40The government can always help these cars in the name of their name.
02:44This doesn't work.
02:46We have to keep all of our support.
02:50If we get help, it's good.
02:52If we do maintenance, it's difficult.
02:58The government's help will be very good.
03:02These cars are good for me.
03:03They are good for me.
03:06These cars are 4-5 cars that I put here.
03:11Sir, how old is this?
03:14This is Ford.
03:16This is 1904.
03:20How do you maintain all this?
03:23Sir, we have to get some parts.
03:26We have to import some parts.
03:29The exhibition concluded on Sunday, leaving visitors with a reminder that true automotive charm lies in heritage, dedication and the
03:39enduring passion that keeps these classics on the road.
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