About Auto World Vintage Car Museum
Auto World Vintage Car Museum is an automobile museum located at Dastan on Sardar Patel Ring Road near Kathwada in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It houses the private vintage car collection of industrialist Pranlal Bhogilal, featuring over 100 classic and antique cars including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Daimler, Cadillac, Lincoln and Mercedes models. Known for well-preserved vehicles, period memorabilia and themed displays, the museum showcases the evolution of automobiles in India and is a prominent attraction for automobile enthusiasts.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large indoor display hall and open grounds showcasing more than 100 vintage and classic cars, motorcycles and carriages arranged chronologically with informative plaques. The setting includes restored vehicles in pristine condition, antique furniture, period accessories and photographs. Visitors can walk through display bays, view rare models from the 1900s to 1970s, take photographs and explore a souvenir area and cafeteria within the complex.
Key highlights
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Collection of over 100 vintage and classic cars including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Daimler and Cadillac
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Private collection of Pranlal Bhogilal, one of India's noted vintage car collectors
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Rare models dating from early 1900s including convertibles, limousines and sports cars
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Well-maintained display with period memorabilia, badges and automotive artifacts
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Spacious campus on Sardar Patel Ring Road suitable for leisurely sightseeing and photography
History of Auto World Vintage Car Museum
The museum houses the personal collection of Pranlal Bhogilal (1939-2011), industrialist and vintage car enthusiast who began collecting cars in the 1960s, continuing a family interest dating to 1927. The collection includes cars formerly owned by Maharajas and British-era officials, reflecting the history of motoring in India from the early 20th century. The museum was established to preserve and display this automotive heritage for the public.
Culture & Context
The museum represents India's automotive heritage and the cultural history of luxury motoring during the princely and colonial eras. It preserves craftsmanship, design evolution and motoring lifestyle of the early to mid-20th century and serves as an educational resource for automobile history and restoration culture in Gujarat.