Museum keeps its motors running as cars get out on the highway

It has been more than 100 years since the birth of the car, but it wasn’t until late last century that they became widely used throughout China.

Shanghai Auto Museum in Anting Town has a collection of over 100 classic cars. But being on display in the exhibition hall is not their only destiny, particularly when most of them are still in running condition.

It was Liu Tao, executive director of the museum, who got these antique cars running again on expressways to visit local schools and communities and take part in car rallies.

Since the museum opened to the public in 2007, these classic cars have been kept in excellent condition and are able to take to the roads at a moment’s notice thanks to a dedicated team in charge of their daily maintenance.

In 2017, the museum launched a program to offer a private tour in a classic car. All the drivers are professional narrators who take passengers back in history.

A Jaguar 420G, a BMW Isetta, a Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and a Cadillac DeVille convertible are irresistibly enticing. There are also opportunities for photography while people enjoy the tour.

Source: SHINE