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IN PHOTOS: Presidential cars on display in new QC museum

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car.jpg"/><figcaption>Cars of past presidents are displayed at the Presidential Car Museum in Quezon City Memorial Circle.<em> George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- A museum showcasing vehicles used by past Philippine presidents officially opened Sunday at the Quezon Memorial Circle.<br/> <br/>Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista led the inauguration of the new Presidential Car Museum, which features 16 vehicles, including those used by the country&#x27;s former presidents.</p><p>It also has a special section for vehicles used by former first lady Imelda Marcos, General Douglas MacArthur and even a kalesa used by Leon Apacible, one of the authors of the 1899 Constitution in Malolos. </p><p>The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) launched the museum to showcase the cars and the history behind them.</p><p>Museum visitors are guided by plaques narrating the various state functions where these cars were used. </p><p>“Layunin natin na ipakalat ang turo at mga ginawa ng mga bayaning Pilipino at ng mga personahe natin sa kasaysayan,” Presidential Car Museum curator Ryan Tan said in a statement.</p><p>The car museum showcases the following vehicles: </p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-5.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-6.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-7.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-8.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-9.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-10.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-11.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-12.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-13.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-14.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-15.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-16.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-17.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/08/20/20180820-presidential-car-018.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1924 Packard Single-6 233 Series car of former President Emilio Aguinaldo is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1937 Chrysler Airflow Custom Imperial CW of former President Manuel Quezon’s car is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1942 Packard Custom Super Eight: One-Eighty limousine of former Presidents Jose P. Laurel and Sergio Osmena is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1947 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 limousine of former President Manuel Roxas is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1953 Chrysler Crown Imperial limousine of former President Elpidio Quirino is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1955 Cadillac Series 75-23 of former President Ramon Magsaysay is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1959 Cadillac Sedan DeVille of former President Diosdado Macapagal is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Signature Series limousine of former President Ferdinand Marcos is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL of former President Corazon Aquino is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Guard of former President Fidel V. Ramos is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1993 Mercedes-Benz S600 of former President Joseph Estrada is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1993 Mercedes-Benz S600 Limousine V140 of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1934 Cadillac V16 Transformable Town Car Cabriolet that was used by former President Manuel Quezon and Gen. Douglas MacArthur is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>A 1953 Willys Jeep donated by General Douglas MacArthur that served as the vehicle of then-Secretary of National Defense Ramon Magsaysay during the Quirino Administration is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>A carriage or kalesa used by Leon Apacible, one of the authors of the 1899 Constitution in Malolos, is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 1960 Rolls-Royce Phantom V of former first lady Imelda Marcos is displayed at the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Guests take selfies at the opening of the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Guests take selfies at the opening of the Presidential Car Museum. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div><p>The new Presidential Car Museum is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday to Sunday and is free to the public. </p>

<p>A museum showcasing vehicles used by past Philippine presidents officially opened Sunday at the Quezon Memorial Circle.</p>

A museum showcasing vehicles used by past Philippine presidents officially opened Sunday at the Quezon Memorial Circle.