Vintage and Classic Car Museum

The Vintage and Classic Car Museum in Udaipur showcases a rare collection of vintage automobiles once owned by the Maharanas of Mewar. Housed in the original former Mewar State Motor Garage on Gulab Bagh Road, the museum displays approximately 20 antique cars including Rolls-Royces, Cadillacs, and Mercedes vehicles. Inaugurated in February 2000, this heritage museum offers visitors a glimpse into royal transportation history with all vehicles maintained in working condition.

Visitors can explore a curated collection of approximately 20 vintage and classic cars that belonged to the royal family of Mewar. The museum is housed in the historic Mewar State Motor Garage building, featuring an elegant semi-circular structure with bougainvillea-coated surroundings. Each vehicle has been restored and maintained in working order despite their age. Visitors can view notable exhibits including four Rolls-Royce cars, Cadillacs, a 1939 Cadillac convertible used by Queen Elizabeth II, MG convertibles, Ford vehicles, and other rare automobiles. The setting includes original Shell petrol pumps and provides a pleasant courtyard environment away from street traffic.

The museum was inaugurated on 15th February 2000 by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. It is owned by Rana Shri Arvind Singh Ji Mewar and is part of the HRH Group of Hotels property. The collection is housed in the original former Mewar State Motor Garage, which served as the motor garage when the only cars in town belonged to the Mewar State. The vehicles represent the luxurious modes of transport used by the Maharanas of Mewar both past and present, with some vehicles being over seventy years old.

The museum preserves the automotive heritage of the Mewar royal dynasty, showcasing the evolution of luxury transportation used by Indian royalty. It represents an important aspect of Rajasthan's cultural history and the lifestyle of the Maharajas of Udaipur.