The Vintage Car Museum Udaipur is the Vintage & Classic Car Collection of the Maharanas of Udaipur, past and present. The pick of the Collection are the four Rolls Royce’s of which one has won awards while another was used in the James Bond classic Octopussy. Other classics such as a Cadillac Convertible has been used by dignitaries on their visit to Udaipur.
History of Vintage and Classic Car Museum
Inaugurated on 15th February 2000 by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Vintage and Classic Car Museum is owned by Rana Shri Arvind Singh Ji Mewar. The museum is the official property of the HRH group- Garden Hotel and restaurant. Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, was the founder of the National Motor Museum in England.
Best time to visit the Vintage and Classic Car Museum
There is no fixed time to visit any museum; museums are always a protected treasure of knowledge.So, the best time to explore and indulge in knowledgeable facts stored in the Vintage and Classic Car Museum is between October and March.
How to reach the Vintage Car Museum
The museum is located close to many significant tourist spots in the Udaipur city, making it easily accessible via three modes of transportation- Airways, railways, and roadways.
· Airport: The Maharana Pratap Airport is located at a distance of 20km from the Vintage and Classic Car Museum. This 20 km distance can be covered via private cab or taxi.
· Railway station: The Udaipur Railway Station is situated at a distance of 1.5 Km away from the museum. You can take any local public transport to reach the museum in no time.
· Public transport- Udaipur Bus depot (Udiapole) is just 1 Km away from the Vintage and Classic Car Museum. The best way to reach Udaipur is by taking the government-run buses by Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh transport authority. You can also take pleasure of a road trip by using NH8.