GALLERY
2024
Jan-24 The collaboration between the Alipore Museum and CDC marked a historic milestone as they unveiled an impressive collection of 95 historic vehicles within the museum premises, marking the first-of-its-kind showcase in India. The Vintage & Classic Car & Bike Show emerged as a grand public exhibition, featuring the finest vintage and classic cars and bikes that captivated the city's enthusiasts.
Feb-24 Several members of the Classic Drivers Club participated in the 3rd edition of the Tata Steel Vintage and Classic Car and Bike Rally, held on the 23rd and 24th of February 2024 in Jamshedpur.
Mar-24 As a first in eastern India, Rallye Historic of the Senses, twenty visually impaired students as navigators guided the historic vehicle drivers through a treasure hunt rally across the city using route maps in braille!
June-24 The 1923 Bean 14 Sports reached Kolkata - On Sunday, June 16, the CDC organized a drive from Town Hall to The Saturday Club along with a stop for breakfast at The Sugarr and Spice. Over 30 members of CDC showed up for the drive in the morning which Bev and Lang enjoyed.
Aug-24 In a spirited celebration of the 78th Independence Day, the Classic Drivers Club, in association with The Calcutta Club, organized a memorable event. The festivities commenced with a delightful drive around the city, showcasing vintage and classic automobiles. The drive concluded as a display at The Calcutta Club, where the national flag was proudly hoisted. The celebration wrapped up with a hearty breakfast.
Oct-24 The season kicked off with a tech session organized by CDC, featuring Christopher Rodricks, a top mechanical restorer from Bangalore. Chris flew in to share valuable tips and insights on maintaining vintage and classic cars in top condition. The event saw strong participation, and included a short drive as part of the day’s activities.
Nov-24 As a part of the World Heritage Week, CDC in partnership with The Calcutta Club and in association with INTACH curated The Heritage Vehicle Show at The Calcutta Club.
2023
Feb-23 CDC partners with The Calcutta Club to organise the Vintage Car & Bike Show 2023
Mar-23 8 member vehicles take part in a rally in another city - The Tata Steel Vintage & Class Car & Bike Rally in Jamshedpur
Apr-23 CDC holds its first annual members dinner to mark the club's 6th birthday
Apr-23 CDC holds its second out of station drive to Santiniketan for historic vehicles
Jun-23 A CDC Trustee is invited for the first time overseas, to Romania, for a Global Symposium on Historic Vehicles
Aug-23 CDC organised a Pre-Independence Day drive
Aug-23 CDC in association with The Saturday Club and T2 organized Heritage Vehicles Display at the club lawns
2021
Jan-21 Classic Drivers Club is officially registered as a Trust
Feb-21 New Year meet & drive
Feb-21 CDC partners with Automobile Association of Eastern India (AAEI) for their
Vintage & Classic Car & Bike Rally 2021
Mar-21 CDC presents the Partho Nath Tagore memorial trophy at AAEI
CDC launches 'Spokes 21', a series of webinars with luminaries in the historic vehicle
world to interact on their specialisation with both CDC members & members from other clubs
Apr-21 CDC's 4th birthday drive & celebration
CDC parters with 42 other historic vehcile clubs & institutions to 'Save India's Autootive Heritage' &
takes a leading role in an Online petition to the Govt. of India which garnered more than 10000
signatures, ultimately leading to India's first legal legislation to create a framework for historic vehciles
and steps to preserve them
Nov-21 CDC holds a display to mark World Heritage Week
2018
Feb 2018 Our first club display in Calcutta Cricket & Football Club
Mar-18 Tour of historic spots in Dalhousie
Mar-18 Members drive & event at the historic 'Marble Palace'
Mar 18 First highway drive
Nov-18 CDC screens 4 videos for its members at a popular venue
Aug-18 Our 16th Drive & meet marking 72 years of India's independence
2017
Apr-17 Formation of CDC with 6 cars for a Sunday drive & breakfast
Apr-17 Our first organised drive & breakfast
Aug-17 CDC gets featured in the media, The Times of India, for the first time
Sep-17 Members get-together
Oct-17 CDC gets featured in The Telegraph for the drive on 15th Oct
Nov-17 Our first long drive to Eco Park with breakfast
Nov-17 Inaugurating the start of the winter season with breakfast