Royal Vintage Car Collection

The Royal Vintage Car Collection in Gondal, Gujarat is an automobile museum housed in the Orchard Palace complex. It displays the preserved fleet of the former princely state of Gondal, owned by the Jadeja royal family. The collection includes early 20th-century American and European cars, classic Rolls-Royces, Daimlers and sports cars, noted for its well-maintained condition and royal provenance.

Visitors can expect a large shed-style garage display within the Orchard Palace grounds showcasing around 30-50 vintage and classic cars, including Rolls-Royce, Daimler, Mercedes, Cadillac, Lincoln and other American and British models from the 1910s to 1950s. Cars are displayed in rows with information boards, many retaining original fittings and Gondal state insignia. The setting is a palace outbuilding with simple indoor viewing and opportunity for guided explanation.

The collection represents the automobiles acquired by the rulers of the princely state of Gondal, particularly Maharaja Bhagwatsinhji and Maharaja Bhojrajji during the early to mid-20th century. It includes vehicles imported from Britain and the USA between the 1910s and 1950s, reflecting the modernization and royal lifestyle of the Gondal state during the British period. The cars have been preserved by the Gondal royal family and displayed at Orchard Palace.

The museum showcases the automotive heritage and royal culture of the former Gondal princely state. It reflects the patronage of the Jadeja dynasty and their interest in engineering and luxury automobiles, and is part of the broader heritage complex of Gondal palaces that illustrates the region's princely history.