Tuesday, February 08, 2011

The Maharajas and Their Magnificent Motor Cars

During the first half of the 20th century, deluxe motor cars became highly coveted among the Indian ruling classes, and a new book by Gautam Sen lovingly curates their dashing history.
The Brooke Swan car was subsequently acquired by the Maharaja of Nabha, before being sold to the Louwman Museum in the Hague.

The Maharaja Sir Manmathanath Roy Choudhary of Santosh, next to his Chenard et Walcker.

A 1939 Delaye 135 with coachwork by Figoni et Falaschi, judged India's most beautiful car at the Cartiers councours d'elegance in 2008.

The Duesenberg SJN specially made for Yashwantrao Holkar, the Maharaja of Indore.
See the slideshow here

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