Perhaps the greatest example of a man’s power of dreaming, believing in his dream and working continuously to realize that dream is illustrated when you step foot into the ‘Treasured Wheels Museum’ near Guwahati in Assam. Mr. Piklu Deka or Piklu Da as everyone calls him is the man behind this dream. What started as a dream to own a vintage car thirty (30) years ago has finally transformed in the shape of a museum with a collection of over 50 vintage cars, 50 motorbikes and much more.
A short half an hour drive from Guwahati will reach you to the Treasured Wheels Museum. You are greeted at the Museum Entrance by a collection of helmets used by Soldiers during World War II announcing your expeditions across a huge campus filled with the memoirs of the War. From vintage Russian Army Trucks, American Motorbikes to Chinese Paratrooper Cycles you are sure to find them here. The amazing part is that all these Motorcars are in a perfect running condition.
The various collection of Antique Motorcars present in the museum are as below:
- Renault 749 CC 1948 model (back engine) ,
- Sunbeam 800 CC (convertible) of 1933,
- Morries 800 CC (convertible) of 1948,
- Perfect Ford (hard top) of 1948,
- Volks Wagon (back engine) of 1949,
- Ford Jeep of 1942,
- Ford Care of 1939
- Buick of 1945.
Motorbikes collection include-
- Ariel 500 CC (Red Hunter) of 1944,
- British-made Albion (belt model) of 1901,
- Royal Enfield 350 CC (chain drive) of 1940,
- Norton 650 CC (chain drive model) of 1932,
- BSA 500 CC (Golden flash) of 1938,
- BSA 500 CC (Gold Star) of 1940,
- BSA 40 CC (Paratroopers) of 1938,
- Royal Enfield 150 CC of 1948,
- Paradrop Scooter (Paratrooper model) made in USA in 1933,
- Sunbeam 500 CC (Swift Drive) 1942,
- Triumph 350 CC (chain drive) of 1934 and several others.
Mr. Deka’s love or the environment can also be seen at the Museum that is covered with lush Green surroundings. Mr. Deka he has planted around 22,000 saplings of litchis, guavas, bay leaves and neem across the campus of the museum which now makes it an ideal retreat for a weekend getaway from the City. Adventure junkies can enjoy trekking and boating facilities. Stay is arranged at Tree houses in the campus and sumptuous Assamese Traditional Cuisine can be savored on prior request.
Jungleideas welcomes you to India’s North East to witness the ‘The Wheels of a bygone Era…’ ~ the Treasured Wheels Museum, Guwahati, Assam, Incredible India!
Vintage Motorcars at the Treasured Wheel Museum ~ Sonapur ~ Assam ~ India
Vintage Motorcars at the Treasured Wheel Museum ~ Sonapur ~ Assam ~ India
At the Treasured Wheels Museum ~ Sonapur ~ Assam ~ India
