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eanwhile, the Antique Wheels of North East (AWNE) commemorated the 140th birth anniversary of the father of our nation by holding a vintage and classic car rally in the Shillong. Lt. General KS Sethi, GOC, 101 Area flagged off the rally from the old assembly campus this morning. There were altogether 19 vehicles, including a 1968 Java motorcycle taking part in this event, which is the third that the AWNE had organized, bringing together vintage and classic car enthusiasts from the Northeast. The 1927 Ford Model A which was once used by Mother Teresa on her visit to Shillong in 1971 is also part of today's rally. AWNE General Secretary Ashok Lyngdoh told NeTV that the idea behind this Gandhi Jayanti was to make this rally a people's event." This event is special to Ashoke as he finds it an opportunity to socialize with part of history, heritage and tradition. Ashoke also proudly boasts about his Studebaker Champion 1955 which is the only 6-cylinder running in Shillong till date. He is not worried about the fuel it guzzles. Taking part in the rally was also the Model T Ford (red open vehicle) which was used for the movie 'Gandhi.' And how much more appropriate can it be than to have a young Gandhi look-a-like riding this vehicle. As for Mr. Honsen Lyngdoh, the owner of the vehicle, the significance of this rally is to show the importance of preserving what their forefathers have pioneered and their innovation for the coming generation, and how the younger generations respect them. Manufactured in 1956 the most popular Volkswagen Beetle was also part of the rally. Owner Yadav Dolloi, a regular participant and member of AWNE from Guwahati is proud of his beetle and even though it is known as the people's car, the Indian version is nothing compared to the Volkswagen, "which you can compare to the Mercedes or the BMW." Besides these, there are also 4 World War II Jeeps, model (10) (8) and (8E) Morris, Wolsley, and 2 1954 Land Rovers.
eanwhile, the Antique Wheels of North East (AWNE) commemorated the 140th birth anniversary of the father of our nation by holding a vintage and classic car rally in the Shillong. Lt. General KS Sethi, GOC, 101 Area flagged off the rally from the old assembly campus this morning. There were altogether 19 vehicles, including a 1968 Java motorcycle taking part in this event, which is the third that the AWNE had organized, bringing together vintage and classic car enthusiasts from the Northeast. The 1927 Ford Model A which was once used by Mother Teresa on her visit to Shillong in 1971 is also part of today's rally. AWNE General Secretary Ashok Lyngdoh told NeTV that the idea behind this Gandhi Jayanti was to make this rally a people's event." This event is special to Ashoke as he finds it an opportunity to socialize with part of history, heritage and tradition. Ashoke also proudly boasts about his Studebaker Champion 1955 which is the only 6-cylinder running in Shillong till date. He is not worried about the fuel it guzzles. Taking part in the rally was also the Model T Ford (red open vehicle) which was used for the movie 'Gandhi.' And how much more appropriate can it be than to have a young Gandhi look-a-like riding this vehicle. As for Mr. Honsen Lyngdoh, the owner of the vehicle, the significance of this rally is to show the importance of preserving what their forefathers have pioneered and their innovation for the coming generation, and how the younger generations respect them. Manufactured in 1956 the most popular Volkswagen Beetle was also part of the rally. Owner Yadav Dolloi, a regular participant and member of AWNE from Guwahati is proud of his beetle and even though it is known as the people's car, the Indian version is nothing compared to the Volkswagen, "which you can compare to the Mercedes or the BMW." Besides these, there are also 4 World War II Jeeps, model (10) (8) and (8E) Morris, Wolsley, and 2 1954 Land Rovers.
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