PRESENTING The Oberoi Concours d'Elegance
16th - 18th February, 2024

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts presents a celebration of rare and magnificent automobiles and motorcycles from the early 1900s.

Founded in Tradition

Over its 90 year history, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to excellence and preserving Indian heritage has been globally recognised. It has hosted prestigious classic and vintage car events at its award-winning properties. In keeping with that tradition, The Oberoi Concours d‘Elegance will set a new benchmark by showcasing the finest classic automobiles and motorcycles.

Venue

Set against the majestic backdrop of the City Palace and Lake Pichola, the traditional domed architecture of The Oberoi Udaivilās offers a magical setting for showcasing remarkable motoring design and craftsmanship. India’s history with motorcars began in the 1890s. Through the patronage of Indian royalty and private collectors, an automotive legacy flourished, encompassing some of the rarest and most significant automobiles in history. The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance celebrates elegance, innovation and heritage. The three day event will culminate with the awards presentation and coveted Best of Show trophy.

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The Stay

Ever since The Oberoi Udaivilas first opened it doors to guests in 2002, it has been recognised the world over for its impeccable hospitality and authentic experiences. From spacious rooms and suites with private pools, to fine dining with lake and garden views, personalised wellness offerings and an unobtrusive attention to guests’ needs that is distinctly Oberoi. When you stay at The Oberoi Udaivilas, you travel across the lake and step into a golden age you may never want to leave.

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The Dharma/Philosophy

Everything about Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is founded on the belief that the guest is everything. This philosophy is evident in its people and manifested most visibly in the sincere personal care we provide for every guest. While it is true that Oberoi's exceptional properties, accommodations and facilities contribute greatly to the esteem in which they are held, they measure their success by the value of the human interaction practiced by their people and deeply felt by their guests. This is because they know that what comes from the heart is felt in the heart. Heart. Felt.

Steering Team

Arjun Oberoi Executive Chairman EIH Ltd.

As a passionate enthusiast of classic cars and motorcycles, Arjun has gained respect among fellow automobile admirers for his keen interest and meticulous attention to detail. As a winner of several Concours, he understands the intricate mechanics, and historical significance of preserving, and promoting, our automotive heritage. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is India’s premier luxury hospitality brand renowned for its unparalleled service standards of excellence. The event promises to deliver a world class Concours, at an exceptional venue, with award winning hospitality.

Manvendra Singh Barwani Curator

A founding member of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of India, Manvendra conceived and served as curator for the Cartier Travel with Style Concours d’Elegance. As a Judge at the Pebble Beach Concours, he helped organise the 2012 Maharaja, and 2018 Car of the Raj classes, where he was awarded the prestigious Lorin Tryon Trophy. He is a member of the distinguished Best of the Best International Awards Panel, the Society of Automotive Historians, has served as the Indian delegate on the FIA Historic Motorsport Commission, and is a judge for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Sandra Button Chief Judge

One of the most influential people in the vintage and classic car world today, and Chairperson of the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Under her leadership, the event has grown from strength to strength. She continues to inspire others and is an integral part of the motoring heritage, not only through Pebble Beach, but also by supporting events worldwide, by participating in or officiating at them. Her guidance, participation, and invaluable support will ensure The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance, will be delivered to the most exacting standards.

JUDGES

Sandra Button, Chief Judge, Oberoi Concours d'Elegance

One of the most influential people in the classic car world today, Sandra Button is the Chairperson of the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. An Executive Director for decades prior, Sandra was made Chairperson in 2002, and under her leadership, the event has grown from strength to strength to become the most prestigious classic car show in the world. She continues to inspire others and is an integral part of the growth story of the world collector car hobby, not only via Pebble Beach but also by supporting events worldwide by participating in or officiating at them.

She has been highly supportive of the Indian classic car hobby, both via promotion of Indian collectors and cars internationally, as well as judging Indian events in the past. Her guidance has been invaluable in shaping the hobby for the future.

Manvendra Singh Barwani, Curator, Oberoi Concours d'Elegance

Manvendra Singh founded India’s first vintage and classic car restoration workshop in 1978. Today, he is a well-known and respected automotive historian, as well as an acknowledged authority on vintage and classic cars in India. He has been featured on numerous television programmes on the subject and co-authored the book ‘The Automobiles of the Maharajas’ with Sharada Dwivedi. A founding member of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of India, Manvendra conceived and then served as Curator for the Cartier Travel with Style Concours d’Elegance. He has been a Judge at the Pebble Beach Concours since 2012 and helped organise the 2012 ‘Maharaja’ and 2018 ‘Car of the Raj’ classes for the Concours. In 2018, he was awarded the prestigious ‘Lorin Tryon Trophy’ at Pebble Beach, for his contributions to the collector car world.

He has judged many international events and is on the distinguished ‘Best of the Best’ awards panel. A member of the Society of Automotive Historians, he has also served as the Indian delegate on the FIA Historic Motorsport Commission. He is a judge for the Autocar India ‘Car of the Year’ awards.

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