Presidential Museum Opening

I recently purchased a set of Presidential car stamps last wk at HISTORYCON
the stamps where so beautiful that is why they are featured. so I want to see
the presidential cars in person. today, Aug 19 is Quezon day. and its day 1 of
the opening of the museum located in QCMC.





this museum is the idea of  (NHCP).

The modern building houses a comprehensive gallery of the cars used
by All Philippine presidents. From Aguinaldo to G.M.A.

The collection includes the cars used by Presidents Emilio Aguinaldo,
Jose P. Laurel, Elpidio Quirino, Ramon Magsaysay, Ferdinand Marcos,
Corazon Aquino, Fidel V. Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Capturing your attention as you enter is Emilio Aguinaldo’s 1924

Packard Single-Six Touring limousine. It’s a massive seven-passenger

model that was previously displayed at the historic Aguinaldo Shrine
in Kawit, Cavite. The car has a wood-and-vinyl interior.

The Packard was used by other world leaders, including members of the Russian
imperial family.

Aguinaldo acquired the car after his presidency in 1924 during his retirement
from public office. He was known to previously use a horse carriage. The carriage
is also on display at the museum.

Packard is an American luxury car brand that existed from 1899 to the 1950s. The Single 6 is powered by a 4.4-liter inline-six engine with 54 ps, linked to a three-speed manual transmission.

Manuel Quezon, namesake of the museum’s location, used a Chrysler Airflow.
 As its name suggests, the Airflow was one of the first American production
cars to use streamlining to improve its aerodynamic efficiency.

Quezon’s car was previously displayed in a museum in Baler, Aurora.


Another Packard is the one used by Jose P. Laurel. The Packard 180, circa
1940, is powered by a 5.8-liter inline-eight cylinder engine. With an output
of 160 hp, it was advertised as having the most powerful eight-cylinder
engine in the world.


Elpidio Quirino’s ride was the Chrysler Imperial limousine. This model was
one of the first automobiles to be offered with air conditioning.

Standing out among the black limousines is a green utility vehicle. Symbolic
of Ramon Magsaysay’s reputation as a man of the people is his humble Willys
Jeep.
this simple Jeep stands out among the limousines in the garage, and it is no
wonder that it belongs to President Magsaysay who is known to be close to
the people."In a way, this is very symbolic of his administration—straight to
the point, no frills. That’s exactly what this Jeep is.

The Jeep was once owned by General Douglas MacArthur and was given to
Magsaysay who was then serving as the Defense Secretary.

When he ascended into the presidency, Magsaysay's official vehicle also stepped
up into a Cadillac.

The Jeep was reportedly owned by General Douglas MacArthur and given to
Magsaysay  who was then serving as the Defense Secretary.
That being said, Magsaysay also used a Cadillac, once he became president.

a carriage or kalesa used by Leon Apacible, one of the authors of the 1899
Constitution in Malolos, were displayed.

MC ARTHUR's States car.

car of Macapagal 1959 Cadillac Sedan De Ville only 20 made in the
whole world that time

Joining the NHCP collection after the car’s restoration is Manuel Roxas’
Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine. The car was first used during his inauguration
in 1946.


Marcos himself used a custom-built Lincoln Town Car, and, alternatively, a
Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousine.

A striking part of the collection is a car not used by a president, but a first
lady, Imelda Marcos. The Phantom V used by Imelda is one of just 516 built.
Other famous owners include Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother, the
Shah of Iran, the Governor of Hong Kong (pre-handover to China), and, of
course, John Lennon.

Mercedes-Benz was the default choice for Marcos’ successors as well.
Following the Marcos era, most of these were relatively simple production
models, albeit armored and customized to some degree.

Corazon Aquino, Fidel Ramos, Joseph Estrada, and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
all rode variants of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The biggest one was used by
President Arroyo, a S600 Pullman stretch limousine.

not part of the Collection is PNOY's ride. a Lexus SUV. we will see that in
the future.

The Presidential Car Museum is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday to Sunday.
Till here, this is your LOVERBOY Dennis signing off.