{"id":8553,"date":"2018-10-20T11:25:12","date_gmt":"2018-10-20T03:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=8553"},"modified":"2021-03-18T18:01:58","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T10:01:58","slug":"presidential-car-museum-in-quezon-city-will-take-you-back-in-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2018\/10\/20\/presidential-car-museum-in-quezon-city-will-take-you-back-in-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Presidential Car Museum in Quezon City Will Take You Back in Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated as of March 18, 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Ever wondered how the former Philippine presidents were like, apart from what the history books told us? Thanks to the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in collaboration with the Quezon City government–the Presidential Car Museum<\/strong> will take you back in time to learn more about the country’s former presidents, all based on the vehicles they used.<\/p>\n

\"\"Presidential Car Museum located at Quezon Memorial Circle Elliptical Road, Quezon City\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The architecture of the museum itself\u00a0was inspired by the Philippine flag, shaped like an equilateral triangle. As for the interior, you’ll notice eight dividers between cars, which signify the eight rays of the sun as seen in the flag.<\/p>\n

With about 800 to 1,200 visitors daily, the Presidential Car Museum is usually visited by locals and tourists alike in their\u00a020s to 30s. There are also a lot of students visiting for their field trips.<\/p>\n

\"\"There are eight dividers between cars, which signify the eight rays of the sun as seen in the Philippine flag.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Aside from the fact that the admission is free, you are also allowed to take pictures inside the museum. However, you have to remove the camera flash.<\/p>\n

Also read: Museum Etiquette: Unwritten Rules When Visiting a Museum or Exhibit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Upon entering,\u00a0Emilio Aguinaldo’s 1924 Packard Single 6 233 Series\u00a0<\/strong>will amaze you with its wood and vinyl interiors. It used to be one of the top luxury car brands back in the 1920s.<\/p>\n

\"\"Emilio Aguinaldo’s\u00a01924 Packard Single 6 233 Series<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Further, according to the museum’s curator Ryan Tan, Manuel Quezon’s car is undoubtedly the crowd favorite. The 1937 Chrysler Airflow Custom Imperial CW<\/strong> is believed to be the most aerodynamic car back in the days.<\/p>\n

\"\"Manuel Quezon’s\u00a01937 Chrysler Airflow Custom Imperial CW<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Visitors are also interested in Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s 1993 Mercedes-Benz S600 Limousine V140<\/strong> and Ferdinand Marcos’s 1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Signature Series<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s\u00a01993 Mercedes-Benz S600 Limousine V140<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Ferdinand Marcos’s\u00a0fancy limousine has a keyless entry, and a digital gauge cluster with a trip computer indicating “miles to empty” and “estimated time of arrival.”<\/p>\n

\"\"Ferdinand Marcos’s\u00a01980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Signature Series<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from the 12 presidential cars, the Presidential Car Museum also features four\u00a0other vehicles of historic value, such as the kalesa<\/em>\u00a0of Leon Apacible, one of the authors and signers of the 1899 Constitution in Malolos.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Douglas McArthur’s 1934 Cadillac V16 Transformable Town Car Cabriolet<\/strong>\u00a0is said to be the vehicle with the most interesting history, as technically it is the first presidential car used by Manuel Quezon in 1935.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

These cars were originally located in a private warehouse in Pampanga, and\u00a0museum-goers can expect more vehicles\u00a0to be seen in the future.<\/p>\n

Here’s the full list of presidential cars\u00a0you’ll see at the Presidential Car Museum:<\/p>\n