1907 Richmond at Malaga Automobile Museum
Do you like cars and, specifically, classic cars?
In you tourist trip to Malaga you have an essential appointment with him Automobile Museum, where you can enjoy an excellent collection of classic cars.
And if you are not a big fan of cars, I also recommend this visit after which you will surely appreciate its cultural value.
Malaga Automobile Museum
On my most recent trip to the city of Malaga to visit its historic center, he was not aware of the existence of Automobile museum, undoubtedly eclipsed by the tradition of Picasso museum and the newestCarmen Thyssen museum.
He Malaga Automobile Museum It is the result of an agreement reached in 2004 with the Malaga authorities the Portuguese collector Joao de Magalhaes, whereby in the new museum it would show much of its collection of classic cars.
The museum was established on the grounds of the old tobacco factory, which dates back to 1927, and whose building was empty since 1980.
What cars to see in the Automobile Museum of Malaga
This is not a simple classic car museum, with more than 90 cars, but also collects collections of the most curious decorative elements, equipment and accessories of the car.
Velorex of 1960 and Fuldamobile «The Egg» of 1955 at the Automobile Museum of Malaga
The museum is organized in ten thematic areas, from the Belle Epoque, the Golden 20s, or the cars that popularized the car, until the Art deco, dream cars, British tradition, or the tuning and alternative energies.
So you can see the oldest car, a Winner Usa of 1898, the mother in law car or of picnic, a Fuldamobile, better known as the Egg, a Fiat Topolino, etc…
You will also see mythical brands, such as Swiss Hispanic, Bugatti, Mercedes,Cadillac, or already missing, like Excalibur, Delage or Cord.
And there is no shortage of futuristic or alternative energy cars, like a curious 1910 steam model.
During your tour stop at read the informative posters that accompany each car, which not only point you to the brand and model in question, but also give you a curious insight into its history and use.
And, in addition, you will see collections of vintage suitcases, hats, tires, horns, etc ..., which gives this museum a vintage atmosphere.
Here I am going to highlight some of the most curious and interesting models that you can see in this Malaga museum.
1907 Richmond at Malaga Automobile Museum
1907 Richmond
This 1907 Richmond was known as the picnic car.
As you can see in the photo, this convertible from the first period has rooms to carry the accessories of the enjoyment of leisure activities.
Delage of 1912 in Automobile Museum of Malaga
1912 Delage
This French brand car Delage, with four cylinders and 20 hp of power, was characterized by its rear seat, which became known as the mother in law seat.
1916 Buick at the Automobile Museum of Malaga
1916 Buick
HeBuick It is an American brand that inMalaga car museum It is represented by this model that tries to evoke the arrival of tourists to the Costa del Sol.
Renault of 1932 at the Automobile Museum of Malaga
1932 Renault Nervastella
This vehicle is presented as aavant-garde car inspired by Salvador Dalí.
This is a model commissioned by a member of the Astor familyfrom the prestigious hotel Whaldorf Astoria from New York.
1937 Mercedes at the Automobile Museum of Malaga
Mercedes 540K of 1937
This awesome car from theGerman brand Mercedes It has an 8-cylinder engine, and in its time was involved in ideological propaganda, as it was one of the standard cars of the Nazi regime.
It was one of the most expensive German cars before the WWII.
Lancia of 1934 in Automobile Museum of Malaga
Lancia Dilambda of 1934
This car of the Italian brandLancia It has an imposing three-liter V8 engine.
It's about the model Dilambda, known as theMussolini parades car, as it was used by the hierarchs of the fascist regime.
Cord of 1936 at the Automobile Museum of Malaga
1936 cord
It is an impressive vehicle of an American brand, Cord, which was characterized by its avant-garde designs.
At Malaga car museum you can see a model Winchester, with imposing 8-cylinder engine and almost 5 liters.
Lancia Astura from 1938 at the Automobile Museum of Malaga
Lancia Astura from 1938
This is a unique custom model with luxury decoration, which mounts a three-liter V8 engine.
Tatra of 1947 in Automobile Museum of Malaga
1947 Tatra
This car of theCzech brand Tatra, of 12 cylinders, was innovative for its very aerodynamic line.
The designer of it,Hans Ledwinka, commented his ideas withFerdinand Porsche, and it is said that from him he took ideas to design the Volkswagen Beetle.
Fiat Topolino of 1955 at the Automobile Museum of Malaga
1955 Fiat Topolino
HeTopolino It was a very popular car in the 50s, and it is one of the mini-cars that you can see in the Malaga museum, where a Egg.
Malaga Automobile Museum opening hours
He Malaga car museum you find it in the Avenue Sister Teresa Prat 15, within the enclosure of Tabacalera Building.
The visiting hours of the Automobile Museum of Malaga They are from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed on Mondays).
Malaga car museum ticket prices
The ticket prices (2019) is 9.50 euros for adults, with a reduced rate from 5 euros for students, seniors +65 and unemployed.
