The Oberoi Concours d'Elegance
20^th - 22^nd February, 2026

Entry to The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance is by invitation only.

The Selection Committee invites those entries that best exemplify the event’s special themes and class structure. Several factors are considered when evaluating a vehicle for the Concours, including historical significance, rarity, provenance, and overall condition. This careful selection process ensures that every vehicle on display reflects the highest standards of excellence, heritage, and authenticity, with preference given to those not previously shown. Prospective entrants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications early, allowing the committee ample time for thoughtful consideration.

Automobile Classes

Pre-War Classics – European

Open cars built in Europe from 1918 up to and including 1945

Pre-War Classics – American

Open cars built in the United States from 1918 up to and including 1945

Post War Classics – European

Cars built in Europe from 1946 up to and including 1970

Post War Classics – American

Cars built in the United States from 1946 up to and including 1970

Pre-War Classics – Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce cars from 1904 up to and including 1945

Cars of The Maharajahs – Jodhpur

Cars owned by the Maharajah of Jodhpur up to and including 1955

Indian Heritage Motor Racing

Celebrating the early efforts of racing in India, be it rally or circuit racing; from 1947 up to and including 1989

Indian Heritage Preservation

Cars built/assembled in India from 1947 up to and including 1972 in original, preserved condition

Youngtimer Classics

Limited production, sports coupes and convertibles from 1975 up to and including 1990

Indian Coachbuilt: Then & Now

Then: Cars coachbuilt in India, in period - from 1920 up to and including 1945

Now: Cars rebodied in period style in India, in the modern era - from 1920 up to and including 1945

Motorcycle Classes

Veteran – Vintage

Early motorcycles up to and including 1930

Pre-War Classics

Motorcycles from 1931 up to and including 1945

Post War Classics

Motorcycles from 1946 up to and including 1969

Indian Heritage – Motor Racing

Celebrating the early efforts of racing in India from 1947 up to and including 1989

Selection Committee members:

The event will be curated by Manvendra Singh Barwani. All entries will go through a careful selection process by the selection committee.

Arjun Oberoi – Concours Chairman

David McKirdy – Chief Judge, Motorcycles

Nigel Mathews – Chairman of the International Chief Judge Advisory Group (ICJAG)

Diljeet Titus – Heritage Motoring Club of India

Ranjit Pratap – Historical Cars Association of India

Karl Bhote – Automotive Historian

Siddhraj Singh – Concours Event Director

The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance reserves the right to change an entry classification, add, combine or divide classes depending on the number of entries and type. Each class may have a limited number of entries.

Entries to The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance, 2026 now open.

For Participation

Entry to The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance is by invitation only

Preference will be given to Automobiles and Motorcycles never shown previously or at recent events, vehicles that are coachbuilt or bespoke, vehicles with Indian history, open cars including convertibles, roadsters, and tourers, and to high restoration standards and authenticity.