The city gears up to celebrate its automotive heritage with a vintage and classic car show on November 23. Organised by Rotary Coimbatore City as part of the Coimbatore Vizha, this year’s edition brings together 42 meticulously restored vintage vehicles. The event offers a day-long journey into the golden age of automobiles, starting with a morning parade from The Cosmopolitan Club in Racecourse and culminating in a public display at Lakshmi Mills Urban Center.
The show is not just an ode to classic cars but also a chance to interact with restorers like Abhinandan Chandrasekhar, who runs Vintage Miles in Coimbatore. “This event highlights Coimbatore’s passion for preserving automotive heritage,” says Abhinandan, who showcases six cars from his fleet from the 1930s to the 1970s. “We want to prove that these cars are not just relics of the past but drivable, reliable machines that can inspire others to appreciate vintage vehicles.
” From the previous edition of Coimbatore Vizha’s vintage car rally | Photo Credit: Periasamy M “When we started four years ago, the event was an intimate affair, combining vintage and supercars,” says Arun Prasad Kumar, one of the organisers. “Back then, around 30–35 vintage cars participated. This year, we have 42 cars on display, reflecting the growing interest and enthusiasm.
” Initially restricted to select members, the show opened its doors to the public last year, drawing an impressive 1,500 to 2,000 visitors. “The respo.