Collectors & Aficionados
The Yohan Poonawalla Collection: Royal Rolls-Royces, Papal Lincolns, and India’s Automotive Legacy
Concours trophies and rally dust, maharaja provenance and papal history – one Indian collection holds more contradictions than most museums dare
The Yohan Poonawalla Collection brings together an eclectic assortment of pre-war, post-war, and modern supercar automobiles. Assembled with particular attention to the provenance and historical prestige of each car, it includes some of the most significant automobiles in history. The Collection was born from the passion of the Poonawalla family: Yohan, Michelle, Tania, and Zayan. These cars are not mere show pieces: they grace the lawns of concours d’élégance and tackle rally routes, celebrating India’s rich automotive heritage. In 2023, Yohan Poonawalla became the first Indian to enter the "Top 100 Greatest Classic Car Collectors in the World" ranking published by TCCT and, also in 2023, the first Indian to receive the "Classic Car Ambassador Award" at the Historic Motoring Awards in the United Kingdom.
The Royal Rolls-Royces
With around 25 Rolls-Royces spanning different models and eras, the Yohan Poonawalla Collection is home to one of the most varied assortments of this marque’s cars anywhere in the world. Pictured, three historic automobiles alongside the owner and his family during a visit to Goodwood, home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
