Over 70 automobiles in 65 variants were displayed at the MBCCR 2022, with viewers and participants being available in from as far as Goa and Kochi.The burble of enormous engines, glints of chrome and a nip in the air– the conditions were ideal for the ninth edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally (MBCCR) that rolled off this early morning from the lawns of the Taj Lands End in Mumbai. The rally, which included an entire spectrum of iconic Mercedes– from Yashvardhan Ruias 1929 Nurburg to more familiar classics from the 70s and 1960s right up to Mercedes India 2002 variety– attracted a stream of passionate, informed enthusiasts.Participation from 70 vehicles in 65 variantsAll 7 generations of S-Class on displayConvoy path from Bandra to Worli Sea Face and backThe MBCCR, very first arranged by Autocar India in 2014, has actually grown to end up being one of the worlds premier vehicle events, and with good factor. The 2022 edition was studded with some particular vehicles such as publisher and collector Viveck Goenkas S-Class collection, Pratapsingh Gaekwads 230 SL Pagoda and Gautam Singhanias 300S Adenauer cabriolet. Also on display was the whole variety of W123, W124, and W126 in all body designs– from coupes, limos and cabriolets to estates, SWB and LWB sedans. In all, over 70 cars and trucks in 65 versions took part in the MBCCR 2022. Three different generations of estate body designs existed consisting of the really rare Binz Wagon.Goenka called the MBCCR amongst the best-organised rallies of its kind in the nation and an occasion in which he gets to see Mercedes-Benzes hes not seen before. “Over the years, the MBCCR has likewise started a movement of Mercedes collectors. A great deal of people have actually been bitten by the timeless Mercedes bug, thanks to this rally. I understand at least 10 or 15 of them whose very first vintage car is a Mercedes, and I believe thats incredible,” stated Goenka.Flagged off by Vishwas Nangre Patil, Joint Police Commissioner (Law and Order), Mumbai, and Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, the striking convoy of Mercedes automobiles turned a number of heads as it wound its method from Bandra to the Worli Sea Face and back. This year, with the intro of the Star Classic classification– which included every Mercedes offered and assembled in India as much as 2002– spectators were dealt with to more familiar icons such as the whole India variety, up to the W203 C-Class, W210 E-Class and even the W220 S-Class. The rally also saw participation from cities such as Rajkot, Goa, and Kochi.As a homage to the S-Class, which is commemorating its 50th anniversary this year, the MBCCR likewise had all seven generations of the pathbreaking cars and truck on display screen, with each generation being represented by a minimum of 2 variants.” I have been seeing the rally given that 2018, and each year ever since it has actually kept surpassing my expectations in terms of the cars on display screen and the sheer passion of the owners who celebrate Mercedes-Benzs heritage,” said Schwenk. Yashvardhan Ruia, whose 1929 Nurburg was the oldest Mercedes at the rally, said that the MBCCR had actually caused a lot of people restoring their Mercedes-Benzes. “I see lots of people restoring their W123s and 126s, whichs a wonderful thing. As significantly, Mercedes has done a terrific task keeping its heritage alive in this nation,” stated Ruia. Rally curator Perseus Bandrawalla stated that over the past 9 years the MBCCR has actually not only reignited interest in Mercedes-Benz classics, however likewise kept a big part of Indias motoring heritage alive. “No other carmaker has as numerous classic automobiles on the roadways in our country. While we take pride in the truth that the MBCCR has actually grown to end up being a much-awaited, globally kept in mind event, whats as important is that it has actually cultivated a dynamic neighborhood and environment of collectors and conservators,” stated Bandrawalla.Also see: Mercedes Benz Classic Car Rally 2022 image gallery

Over 70 cars and trucks in 65 versions were shown at the MBCCR 2022, with spectators and individuals coming in from as far as Goa and Kochi.The burble of huge engines, glints of chrome and a nip in the air– the conditions were simply right for the ninth edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally (MBCCR) that rolled off this morning from the lawns of the Taj Lands End in Mumbai. The rally, which featured an entire spectrum of renowned Mercedes– from Yashvardhan Ruias 1929 Nurburg to more familiar classics from the 70s and 1960s right up to Mercedes India 2002 variety– drew in a stream of passionate, informed enthusiasts.Participation from 70 cars and trucks in 65 variantsAll 7 generations of S-Class on displayConvoy route from Bandra to Worli Sea Face and backThe MBCCR, first organised by Autocar India in 2014, has actually grown to become one of the worlds premier vehicle occasions, and with excellent reason. While we take pride in the truth that the MBCCR has actually grown to become a much-awaited, internationally kept in mind event, whats as important is that it has fostered a dynamic community and community of restorers and collectors,” said Bandrawalla.Also see: Mercedes Benz Classic Car Rally 2022 image gallery