RAWALPINDI: A new book on vintage cars written by Mohsin Ikram, President Vintage and Classic Car Club Pakistan, will be launched soon.

This was announced by Murree Brewery’s Chief Executive Officer Isphanyar Bhandara at a press conference here on Thursday. He was accompanied by the author of the book, Vintage and Antique Cars of Pakistan.

Mr Bhandara said there was a need to preserve old inheritance and showcase it to the world. He said the book would have details about 100 antique cars.

The author of the book said old-fashioned cars were now obsolete and the book was aimed at informing the new generation about the vehicles used in the country before 1965.

“We want to tell the world about the vehicles driven here in the past that will help create a soft image of the country. Older cars are an asset just as buildings are a national asset. Old cars were not made on computers, they were designed with ideas in mind,” he said. “The book will be read not only in Pakistan but also in other countries,” he said.

In reply to a question, Mr Ikram said it took around six months to complete the book. “There are about 10 vintage cars in Islamabad which are considered as an ancient asset,” he said.

Published in Dawn, July 15th, 2022