Singh Barwani had won over the company’s current boss, Arjun Oberoi: The hotel had gone all in to host the latest edition of the Concours d’Elegance, which most famously occurs each August at Pebble Beach in Monterey, Calif.
Maharajas go weak at the knees for a Roller. Jaychamarajendra Wadiyar, the 25th and last maharaja of Mysore, used to buy them in multiples, typically half a dozen at a time – it became known as ‘doing a Mysore’. In the peak buying years, between 1908 and 1947, some 900 Rolls-Royces made their way to India from the factories in Derby and Crewe. With around 230 maharajas over that time, that averages out at four per prince.
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is set to host its Concours d’Elegance next month at The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur from February 16th to February 18th. The prestigious three-day event will mark the first time a Concours d’Elegance has been held in Udaipur and at an Oberoi property.
Petrolheads take note: Oberoi Hotels is hosting its first-ever Concours d’Elegance – French for ‘competition of elegance’ – this week at its breathtaking resort on the banks of Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
The inaugural edition of The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance will be held on February 16-18, 2024, at The Oberoi Udaivilas Resort in Udaipur, India.
World-class collector cars once owned by royalty are among the machinery set to assemble at the glamorous Oberoi Udaivilas Udaipur, India, for the inaugural Oberoi Concours d’Elegance on February 16-18, 2024.
At The Oberoi Concours in Udaipur, between servings of khargosh soweta and gatte ki sabzi, vintage cars were bookended by a Nano and India’s first Maruti 800.
The palatial Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur played host to the inaugural Oberoi Concours d'Elegance bringing together 83 vintage & classic cars & 12 motorcycles owned by Indian families to be judged on the quality of restoration and passion for automobiles. The brand also thought it best to celebrate 90 years of excellence in the hospitality industry with this world-class gala event.
“We're all just kids at the moment,” said a beaming Arjun Oberoi, surrounded by some of the most incredible vintage cars set against the backdrop of The Oberoi Udaivilas. There was a childlike excitement in the air at the inaugural Oberoi Concours d’Elegance, a passion project for the dapper Arjun, as well as his cousin Vikram, who run The Oberoi Group of hotels, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. Distinguished, well-heeled guests flew from across the world to this impressive location, including Prince Michael of Kent, who handed out the prizes.
Stories of men, women and their love for machines from The Oberoi Concours d'Elegance.
The world's finest vintage and classic automobiles and motorcycles from India and abroad will be on display at The Oberoi Udaivilãs, Udaipur.
Mark your calendars as the Oberoi Concours d'Elegance is gearing up for a weekend of history and horsepower at The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur.
The Oberoi Concours d'Elegance, a remarkable automobile show at The Oberoi Udaivilas, holds the answer.
The Oberoi Group said the Oberoi Concours d’Elegance will set a 'new benchmark' to showcase the 'finest' vintage and classic automobiles and motorcycles from India and abroad. The event will be curated by automotive historian Manvendra Singh Barwani.
Oberoi Hotels has announced “The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance” to “showcase the finest vintage and classic automobiles and motorcycles from India and abroad.” “Over its 90-year history, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has been committed to promoting and preserving Indian heritage and hosting prestigious classic and vintage car rallies around its properties,” the group says.
Oberoi Hotels is turning 90 and has planned a grand party at Udaipur's Udaivilas, featuring classic automobiles and motorcycles. In 1934, founder M S Oberoi opened the first Oberoi in Shimla. The Oberoi Concours d'Elegance will showcase a "breath-taking" collection of historic vehicles and motorcycles at The Oberoi Udaivilãs in Udaipur from February 16-18, 2024.
Commemorating the 90th anniversary of Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, the famed Concours d’Elegance took place at the stunning Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur, India, offering a grand celebration of classic automobiles and timeless elegance. Set against the backdrop of Lake Pichola and the resort’s iconic domed architecture, the event honoured the exceptional engineering and craftsmanship of some of the most unique and sought-after automobiles in the world.
A showcase of India's unique automotive heritage reflects its rich and vibrant past.
The Oberoi Concours d'Elegance event was an unparalleled showcase of automotive heritage and a sophisticated lifestyle.
