In the summer of ’24, Eastern India Motoring Group (EIMG), a community of heritage vehicle
collectors and restorers organised the inaugural edition of the EIMG Indian Heritage Car Rally. The
event made history by becoming India’s first Indian Heritage Car Rally in the Time-Speed-Distance
(TSD) format organised under the guidance of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI)
– the apex body of motor sports in the country.

Fast forward to March 2025, as EIMG jointly with Kolkata on Wheels organised the Softovac EIMG
WHEELS Indian Heritage Car & Bike Rally, for the first time introducing the Indian Heritage two
wheeler category, yet again making this unique rally, a first-of-its-kind. The rally was flagged off from
the Town Hall on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 10 AM. The prize distribution was held the same
evening at the Dalhousie Institute.

Time stood still as the immaculately restored Contessa, Hindustan Landmaster, Fiat 1100, Fiat Select,
Standard 10, Fiat Super Select, Hindustan Ambassador Mark 3, Contessa Classic, Maruti 800, Yamaha
RX100, Rajdoot 350, Yezdi, Jawa, and Royal Enfield among several other notable Indian heritage cars
and bikes participated in India’s first and only Indian Heritage Car & Bike Rally to be run in the TSD
Format under FMSCI.

This rally is the brainchild of EIMG Secretary Shubhajit Kumar and has been specifically conceived to
address the general apathy displayed by other motoring organisations towards the Indian Heritage
Cars. This rally aimed to not only celebrate the timeless charm of Indian heritage automobiles but
also pay homage to the enduring spirit of Indian motoring culture. As participants navigated through
the scenic route, they not only reminisced about the glory days of automotive design but also
embraced the camaraderie that unites enthusiasts of all generations.

"This year, around 40 Indian heritage cars & bikes participated in this rally making this the biggest
event of its kind. In essence, this rally was much more than just a showcase of Indian heritage cars &
bikes; it was a tribute to passion, perseverance, and the enduring bond between man and machine",
said Mr. Shubhajit Kumar, Secretary, Eastern India Motoring Group (EIMG), the organisers of the
Softovac EIMG WHEELS Indian Heritage Car & Bike Rally 2025.
And as the engines roared and the wheels turned, the Softovac EIMG WHEELS Indian Heritage Car &
Bike Rally 2025 left an indelible mark on the annals of Kolkata’s motoring history, reminding us all of
the timeless allure of Indian heritage automobiles and the joy of the open road.