1926 Daimler Saloon-Cabriolet Coachwork by Barker

This massive Daimler, known as The Star of India, was constructed for the Maharajah of Rewa.

At the Maharajah’s request, the body was hand-crafted with metal containing German Silver, and it features two complete sets of Triplex glass roll-up windows – one clear and one dark blue to both protect against the hot sun and to afford Purdah (female seclusion) and other occupants’ privacy. There is a retractable partition between the drivers compartment and the rear passenger made of dark blue glass as well.

Some of the other interesting features on this magnificent car are detachable servant’s seats mounted on the running boards, adjustable front seats, and a full impressive array of dash gauges that include a tachometer, gradient meter (determines the rate graded ascent/descent, Radamax plug tester and air pressure gauge among many others.

Featured in Autocar and The Motor magazines in 1926 this one-of-a-kind car is steeped in legend and history. Discovered in the early 1960s, this automobile is said, according to legend, to have been carried out of a remote village in India on slings by four elephants to a train station before making its way to America. Truly one of the most remarkable and significant automobiles ever created.