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MUSEUM · VINTAGE CARSAuto World Vintage Car Museum
One of the world's great private car collections — vintage Rolls-Royces, Bentleys and maharaja-era classics under one roof.
A maharaja's garage, opened to the world
On the city’s north-eastern edge sits one of the largest private collections of vintage and classic cars on earth — the life’s work of the late connoisseur Pranlal Bhogilal. Behind a grand, fort-styled facade, gleaming rows of Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Mercedes, Cadillacs and Lincolns recall an age of maharajas and grand tours.
Many of the cars once belonged to Indian royalty, and most are kept in running order rather than mothballed. Alongside the automobiles stand horse-drawn buggies and carriages, and on weekends visitors can even ride in a classic car around the grounds.
For anyone with a love of design, engineering or sheer nostalgia, it is an unexpectedly magical stop — a quiet temple to the golden age of the motor car.
The museum’s grand, fort-styled frontage.
One man's obsession, parked in rows
Vehicles kept gleaming and road-ready.
Connoisseur Pranlal Bhogilal builds one of the world's largest private car collections.
Rare and royal marques are sourced, restored and kept running.
The collection is housed at Kathwada and opened to the public as Auto World.
More than a hundred vintage cars and carriages, many still drivable.
Reasons to make the time
World-class collection
Among the largest private vintage-car collections anywhere.
Royal motors
Cars once owned by Indian maharajas and nobility.
Kept running
Most vehicles are maintained in working order, not just displayed.
Carriages too
Horse-drawn buggies and carriages sit beside the cars.
Classic-car rides
Ride a vintage car around the grounds at weekends.
A design feast
Chrome, curves and craftsmanship at every turn.
What to look for inside
THE MUSEUMThe grand facade
A fort-styled building housing the collection.
COLLECTIONVintage marques
Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes and more.
ROYALTYRoyal motors
Cars once owned by Indian maharajas and nobility.
CARRIAGESBuggies & carriages
Horse-drawn carriages displayed beside the cars.
RIDESClassic-car rides
Take a vintage car around the grounds at weekends.
DETAILSChrome & badges
Hand-beaten coachwork, polished dashboards and emblems.
How to spend an hour or two
Tour the galleries
Walk the rows of vintage and classic cars, marque by marque.
Spot the royal cars
Look for the vehicles once owned by Indian maharajas.
See the carriages
Admire the horse-drawn buggies displayed alongside the cars.
Take a classic ride
On weekends, ride a vintage car around the grounds.
Photograph the details
Get close to the chrome, badges and dashboards.
Enjoy the grounds
Wander the fort-styled campus and gardens.
A fort-styled campus built around the cars.
Chrome, craftsmanship and a grand setting
Auto World is as much about setting as cars. The collection is housed behind a theatrical, fort-styled facade and spread through display halls and grounds designed to evoke a princely estate. Inside, the vehicles are arranged so you can walk among them and take in the detail — the hand-beaten coachwork, the badges, the polished dashboards.
The collection spans the great names of motoring history alongside horse-drawn carriages, tracing the journey from buggy to luxury car. Crucially, most exhibits are kept road-ready, so this is a living collection rather than a static display.
The rest of the district is covered in our Ahmedabad travel guide.
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100+ vintage & classic cars
Cars once owned by royalty
Horse-drawn carriages & buggies
Most kept in running order
When to go
Cool and bright — the most pleasant time to be out across Ahmedabad.
The city greens up and the heat breaks with brief, refreshing showers.
Hot and dry, often 40°C+. Best enjoyed early morning or after sunset.
⏰ Visit on a weekend if you'd like a classic-car ride, and allow time to take in the detail of each marque.
Timings & entry
- Open daily, generally morning to night
- Classic-car rides usually run at weekends
- Allow 1.5–2 hours for the full collection
- On the city's edge — plan travel time
- An entry ticket applies for the museum
- Classic-car rides are charged separately
- Photography is generally allowed
- Best reached by your own cab or vehicle
Getting there
By Air
SVP International Airport is about 14 km away — roughly a 30-minute drive.
By Rail
Ahmedabad Junction is around 16 km; a cab is the simplest option.
By Road
At Kathwada on the north-east edge; drive or take a cab, with parking on site.
Shooting the cars
CHROME & CURVES
Polished marques, badges and a grand frontage
What to shoot
The gleaming bodywork, badges, headlamps and dashboards up close.
Mind reflections
Curved chrome catches everything — shift your angle to control glare.
The facade
The fort-styled frontage makes a dramatic wide shot.
Don't miss
The carriages and buggies add variety beyond the cars.
Know before you go
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Auto World Vintage Car Museum FAQ
Where is Auto World Vintage Car Museum?
At Kathwada, on the north-eastern outskirts of Ahmedabad, about 15 km from the centre.
What's the collection?
One of the world's largest private collections of vintage and classic cars, plus carriages.
Whose collection is it?
It was assembled by the late connoisseur Pranlal Bhogilal.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes — an entry ticket applies, and classic-car rides cost extra.
What are the timings?
Roughly 9 AM to 9 PM daily.
Can I ride in a vintage car?
Yes, classic-car rides are usually offered at weekends.
How much time should I plan?
About 1.5 to 2 hours.
Are the cars in working order?
Most are kept road-ready rather than purely on static display.
How do I get there?
It's on the city's edge — a cab or your own vehicle is easiest, with parking on site.
Is photography allowed?
Yes, photography is generally permitted.
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Published 25 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026