Museums in India

Ashvek Vintage World was set up in 2004 by Pradeep V. Naik to spread awareness about vintage cars amongst the youth.Ashvek Vintage World takes up restoration and preservation of vintage cars, and has restored classics such as a 1931Peugeot, a 1948Chevrolet Fleet Master, a rare two-engine Vandall tempo, a 1961Datsun Fairlady, Morris 8 and 1939Mercedes 170 which are currently on display.

Pranlal Bhogilal, founder-president of the Vintage and Classic Car Club of India set up this museum which features more than 100 pristine automobiles

Chowmahalla Palace is one of the home of the Nizams, once the ruling family of Hyderabad. Part of their car collection is shown here. Among the cars are a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost of 1912, a Ford Tourer 1934, a Buick convertible, a Fiat, two Napiers of 1906, a Wolsley and a Packard of 1953.

The main objective of the museum is that the students and general public, who see these cars, should also learn about technology behind it and the person responsible for such innovations, either in design or engineering or in workmanship etc. and this museum tries to give as much information as in necessary, to highlight the men behind the marvels.

This is part of a museum complex dedicated to Maharaja Bhagwat Sinhji who ruled the region in early 19th century.

The royal collection of cars consists of 32 vehicles, from a 1907 car made by the New Engine Company Acton and a 1935 vintage Mercedes saloon to racing cars raced by the present Maharaja of Gondal. Most are still in working condition. The Delage D8, Daimler, and the grand 1935 Mercedes seven-seat saloon are examples of great European cars of the 1920s and '30s.

Nestled near the cultural heartbeat of Mysuru, Payana stands as a beacon of history, celebrating the intricate beauty and engineering marvels of vintage automobiles. It was brought to life by Shree D. Veerendra. "Our museum is more than a collection; it's an educational journey, meticulously crafted to bring the golden age of motoring to life. Each car tells a story, each exhibit opens a chapter in the annals of automotive excellence, inviting visitors to explore, learn, and be inspired by the heritage of these timeless classics".

Sudha Cars Museum is the brainchild of Mr. K. Sudhakar, a Guinness World Record Holder for making the Largest Tricycle in the World. Mr. Sudhakar had designed about 150 different types of cars. According to TripAdvisor reviews his exhibition has not been properly maintained.

The ASSAM Museum of Treasured Wheels features vintage cars, motorcycles, bicycles, musical instruments, electrical appliances, watches and clocks from the early 20th century. The only car and motorcycle museum in the northeast today has 60 cars and 54 motorcycles. Other collections include 10 bicycles, 20 wall clocks, 32 clocks, 5 turntables, 5 radios, 5 fans, one piano and a dictaphone. They were all made in the early 20th century.