BELLE EPOQUE
This period covers the late 19th century to the beginning of World War I 1914. In its early days, the car was a continuation of its predecessor, the horse-drawn carriages. It was a hard competition for the car because very few people believed in the evolution of this means of transport.
However, these rudimentary pioneers of the road progressed rapidly. At the end of this period, there were 30,000 vehicles in Paris alone.
After a few years, style and comfort features were incorporated to meet the demand of the first customers: the aristocracy and the upper classes. It was becoming common to see these first cars and their drivers waiting at the entrance of prestigious venues, such as the Moulin Rouge.
This exhibit includes the following models: Winner (USA), Minervette (Belgium-1904), Dion Bouton (France-1903), Richmond (USA-1908), Delage (France-1910), Renault AX (France-1911), Charron (France-1910), Buick (USA-1916), Jackson (USA-1906), Hupmobile (USA-1912) und Barron Acroyd (England-1912) and AmericanLaFrance Simplex (1918).
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THE GOLDEN 1920s
This period is also known as ‘The Roaring 20s’ because of the euphoria caused by the end of World War I and the remarkable economic prosperity that followed. This decade brought about behavioural changes such as the liberalization of fashion and the increasing emancipation of women. There was also a burgeoning interest in modifying car designs to make them more elegant and attractive. 25th October 1929, known as ‘Black Friday’, marked the end of this period.
The following models can be visited in this exhibit: Lancia (Italy-1921), Minerva (Belgium-1923), Paige (USA-1927), Hispano Suiza (Spain-1917), Nash (USA-1930), Studebaker (USA-1931) and Unic (France-1920) and Ballot (France-1928).
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ART DECO
This was the golden age of the car. The 1930s are associated with the art form known as Art Deco, a term that was first used at the ‘International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts’ in Paris.
This highly reformist, creative and innovative art style was used by the finest artists and can also be seen in car design, creating luxurious, elegant, masterpieces as a result. This was quality of a different standard never before seen in automobile design.
The following models can be found in this exhibit: Winner (USA), Minervette (Belgium-1904), Dion Bouton (France-1903), Richmond (USA-1908), Delage (France-1910), Renault AX (France-1911), Charron (France-1910), Buick (USA-1916), Jackson (USA-1906) Ballot (France-1928) Hupmobile (USA-1912) and Barron Acroyd (England-1912).
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POPULAR CARS
The urban and middle classes and professionals like doctors, chemists and the parish priest began to demand practical, more affordable car models
MINIS were designed to meet this demand for cheaper cars and were also simpler to manufacture during the post-war shortages. Today the MINI is still an extremely popular car.
The following vehicles can be visited in this exhibit: Morris Minor (England-1931), Austin Seven (England-1928), Austin Seven (England-1928), Citroen (France-1922), Morgan (England-1928), Fuldamobile (Germany-1955), Velorex (Czechoslovakia-1963) and Fiat 500 (Italy-1936).
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DESIGN CARS
This is a rare collection of aesthetically advanced models.
The best car designers created these models hoping to innovate, impress and surprise society by making something completely new. Some of these cars are true ‘rolling sculptures’. Avant-garde, exotic, eccentric, extravagant, futuristic … all these cars have a common denominator: they were too advanced for their time.
The following models can be found in this exhibit: Lancia Astura (Italy-1938), Tatra (Czechoslovakia-1947) Renault (France-1930), De Sotto (USA-1934), Peugeot (France-1937), Cord (USA-1937), Auburn (USA-1936 ), Allard (England-1949), Panhard und Levassor (France-1938), Kaiser Darrin (USA-1954), FN Fabrique Nationale (Belgium-1930), Citroen (France-1963) and Cord (USA-1936)
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DREAM CARS
This ‘Hollywoodesque’ collection contains the most impressive American models. The highlight of this exhibit is the Cadillac collection. Fine examples of 1950s american culture, style, luxury and power. Celebrities, athletes and millionaires like Elvis Presley helped make these vehicles famous. The ‘Eldorado’ (1959) with its fins and aircraft-like fender, its panoramic windscreen and its chrome finishes, became a cult classic and a symbol of the American Dream.
The cars in this collection are available for short-term hire and create quite an impression at any event; product launches, parties, events, photoshoots etc (contact our team at the museum for more information on hiring these fantastic cars)
A total of eight cars can be found in this exhibit: Chrysler (USA-1956), Cadillac (USA-1947), Ford Thunderbird (USA-1956), Cadillac Series 62 (USA-1948), Cadillac “ElDorado” (USA-1959), Cadillac (USA-1971), Excalibur (USA-1985) and Rolls-Royce (Inglaterra-1985).
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES
Cars that could have changed the world. If, in the early twentieth century, people had maintained and improved techniques in the automotive business such as steam or electric cars, perhaps the world today would be a better place with less pollution, more natural resources and a sustainable economy.
We exhibit car models which were popular over a hundred years ago, but we also show a vision of the future with three exclusive models designed for the museum: the solar car, the hydrogen car and the compressed air car.
Nowadays, with so much talk about ‘green’ cars, and the return of techniques that were used decades ago, we ought to ask ourselves this question:
Have we, in fact, missed out on a century?
Six vehicles can be found in this exhibit: Stantley Steamer – Steam Car (USA-1910), Milburn Electric – Electric Car (USA-1916), Helicron 2 (France-1932), Solar World (2009), Hydrogyn Prototype (2010), Compressed Air Prototype (2011) and Rosengart (1937).
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ENGLISH TRADITION
An exquisite collection of British models representing tradition and quality in the automotive industry. The Rolls Royce models are particularly noteworthy as they are indicators of the evolution of the Rolls Royce brand. The famous statuette on the bonnet described by its creator, the sculptor Charles Sykes, is known as Spirit of Ecstasy.
A total of nine cars can be visited in this exhibit: Rolls-Royce (England-1923), Rolls-Royce (England-1927), Rolls-Royce (England-1924), Rolls-Royce Phantom V “Flower Power” (England-1968), Bentley MKV (England-1948), Bentley (England-1949), Bentley (England–1936), Jaguar (England-1949) and Jaguar Mark IV (England-1948).
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DOLCE VITA
In the 1950s, powerful sports car with beautiful streamlines became fashionable. They illustrate the post-war economic prosperity and the dramatic improvement in living standards. They became the ‘toys’ of successful actors and actresses, celebrities, playboys and wealthy youth. The film director Federico Fellini, after the premiere of his film, said: ‘The Dolce Vita only means that, despite everything, life has a deep sweetness that you cannot deny’.
A total of eleven models can be visited: Maserati (Italy-1950), Porsche (Germany-1955), Jaguar (England-1952), Alfa Romeo (Italy-1946), Ferrari (Italy-1956), Mercedes SL300 (Germany-1956), Aston Martin (England-1959), Delahye (France-1952), Aston Martin (England-1952), Jaguar (England-1954) and Jaguar E-Type (England-1962).
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TUNING
Car tuning is a recent art form that originated in the USA. Today, this practice is common worldwide.
It is very popular among young creative types to transform old and rusted cars into spectacular mechanical and artistic creations. Most of their creations are more innovative and, for sure, more attractive than the original itself. Body widening, spectacular tires, fabulous paintings… are some of the trademarks of car tuning. Flames and skulls are almost mandatory symbols used in car tuning and this art form has a huge following and is appreciated by numerous fans worldwide. Intricate and detailed these ‘monsters’ are highly original works of contemporary art. We are honoured to give them their rightful place in our car museum.
There are six vehicles in this exhibit. The Bomb, Ford V8 (USA-1934), Ford (USA-1929), Ford (USA-1936), Cadillac (USA-1961), Lincoln (USA-1938).
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CAR
RENTAL
Enjoy some of the jewels of the Automobile Museum of Malaga. We are to happy to assist you and discuss your requirements and requests.
Car rental for weddings, tours through Malaga with your friends, clients, events, incentives, anniversaries, bachelor parties, commercials, film shoots…
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to feel like a celebrity
Experience the difference!
For more information please contact at: ventas@museoautomovilmalaga.com
Ecomuseum
The best way to promote sustainable awareness in society is through art and education. The Automobile Museum of Malaga is committed to organising activities, workshops and events that raise awareness and promote respect for the environment.
Our new project entitled Eco Museum organizes tours for children and young people from 4 to 18 yrs. These workshops are designed to encourage children and young people the basic principles of road safety education and sustainability.
At the Car Museum respecting Nature and protecting the Environment is of paramount importance. This passion for raising awareness on environmental issues can be seen in the exhibit ‘Alternative Energies’. In this exhibit you can find vehicles such as the Stanley Steamer (1910), which is a steam car, or the Milburn Electric (1916), which was the first electric car to reach the speed of 100km/h and it had a range of 150 km.
The museum supports the development of environmentally friendly vehicles. This support has resulted in the creation of several prototypes, such as the hydrogen car, which runs on water and emits oxygen, and the compressed air engine.
The Automobile Museum of Malaga is a place where planet Earth acquires a special significance. The corner ‘The Hope’ represents Nature’s supremacy.