Some of the world’s rarest and most beautiful cars came together in Udaipur as the second edition of the Oberoi Concours d’Elegance concluded at the Oberoi Udaivilas. A major highlight this year was the launch of the Oberoi Tour d’Elegance, a scenic drive along the Fateh Sagar Lake. Instead of standing still on the lawn, several classic machines were seen running against the backdrop of Udaipur’s lakes and palaces. The campaign reinforced the idea that these cars are not just museum pieces but living examples of engineering.Curated classes ranged from Indian Heritage Motor Racing and Indian coachbuilt cars to the Maharajas’ cars (Jodhpurs and pre-war classics) to Rolls-Royces. A special Phantom retrospective traces a century of excellence of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
BMW participated for the second consecutive year through the BMW Group Classic, showcasing the iconic BMW 507 Roadster and the BMW 3.0 CSL Racing Coupe. Meanwhile, Rolls-Royce debuted the Black Badge Spectre, billed as the world’s first ultra-luxury electric super coupe. India is currently Rolls-Royce’s highest growth market in Asia-Pacific, recording double-digit growth for four consecutive years.The presence of members of India’s former royal families further reflected the country’s deep connection with its motoring heritage. At the 2026 Oberoi Concours, several iconic machines walked away with top honours. The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL won Best in Class in Indian Heritage Motor Racing (Cars), while a 1939 Bentley 4¼ Liter took Best in Class in Pre-War European Classics. Among Rolls-Royce models, the 1924 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Tourer won best in class at Pre-War Classics – Rolls-Royce. In the Youngtimer category, the 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS emerged as the best in class. The coveted Best of Show Automobiles title went to the Bentley G25, while the 1944 BSA M20 took home the Best of Show Motorcycles title.Stay connected to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and Xpress.
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