Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum
4.5
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This museum is a reproduction of a Packard showroom from the 1920s. On display are 22 Packard motor cars from the 1900s to the 1940s, all in full working order. Among them, are Roadsters with compartments for golf clubs, a doctor's coupe with a compartment for his medical bag, and a 1929 645 Dual Cowl Phaeton that can self-lubricate its chassis as it drives along the road.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Haley K
5 contributions
Nov 2020
It felt like we were back in time! My husband probably loves cars more than me and truly, he enjoyed every minute of his time here. I took a lot of pictures of him with the cars. I also just want to mention how the cars are thoughtfully arranged for better viewing and how all of the staff are super friendly. Everything about this place is commendable.
Written 18 October 2021
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GiladIsrael
Tel Aviv, Israel876 contributions
Feb 2020
The Packard Motor Car Company manufactured luxury automobiles between 1899 and 1956, and this small yet stunning museum is packed with shiny, impressive marvelous Packard cars of a long-gone era.
The display is a bit dense, and beside the beautiful cars, you can enjoy lots of memorabilia.
The museum is open Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Entry costs 10$, cash only.
It's an admirable private museum, a must-see gem for all antique car lovers.
The display is a bit dense, and beside the beautiful cars, you can enjoy lots of memorabilia.
The museum is open Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Entry costs 10$, cash only.
It's an admirable private museum, a must-see gem for all antique car lovers.
Written 14 April 2020
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Phyllis C
Coconut Creek, Florida, United States321 contributions
Feb 2020
What a charming and fascinating car museum. It was all Packards from the turn of the 20th century to the 1950s. All of the cars are operable which makes it even more interesting. One of the most surprising collections was a huge displays of car cigarette lighters which is something that cars no longer have. The venue is a museum and a place that can be rented out for parties.
Written 5 March 2020
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MTE
Denver, CO14 contributions
Jan 2020
The Fort Lauderdale in Antique auto car Museum offers a glimpse back into history of American cars. For history buffs, a few interesting vehicles can be seen. For those events certain age, it is allowed back into What some call a better time in America. I especially found the late 30s autos Restorations the true love of America
Written 1 March 2020
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Carl S
Allegany, NY106 contributions
Feb 2020
All I can say is wow!! This place is amazing. 34 perfectly restored Packards with all the specifics and back story for each one. Plus hundreds if not thousands of other articles. You'll run out of time long before you run out of things to see. This may be the best auto museum I've ever visited. A must see for car buffs . Actually a must see for everyone.
Written 10 February 2020
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Dukesask
Regina, Canada68 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Great place for Packard lovers! Great place for car lovers! I went with my dad and my 5 yr old son. Both were entertained and enchanted for hours.
The collection is immaculately curated. The 2x showrooms are elegant and clean and the cars tell their own story. Every detail recorded, with pictures too!
Just an excellent way to see some of the most beautiful cars of yesteryear.
The collection is immaculately curated. The 2x showrooms are elegant and clean and the cars tell their own story. Every detail recorded, with pictures too!
Just an excellent way to see some of the most beautiful cars of yesteryear.
Written 2 February 2020
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usna1978
Waukesha, WI16 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
What a great hidden treasure. You will be amazed at the collections. Not just cars!! Grill work, horns, tires you name it including a salute to FDR. We spent 2 hours there so much to see!
Written 31 January 2020
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75north
East Coast62 contributions
Jan 2020
There are a number of interesting cars, but its not much like a museum. There's no organization whatsoever. You might find a 1936 Packard next to a 1959 Ford or a fairly new Porsche. The cars are in what I'd call a warehouse with little room to walk around the vehicles. However, its a real hands on experience you can walk right up to the cars and touch them. Lean in the window to view in interior. No one telling you, "Don't touch!". It's more like a used car lot except that the cars are nicely restored and you can see a lot of interesting cars with no hassles. I'd recommend it for anyone who is interested in antique and interesting cars. My favorites were a group of Jaguar roadsters, XK120's XK140's and XK150's. I found the Packard's from the '30's also interesting. (Being a lover of Jaguars and Packards)
It's certainly worth your time. One thing, it's not easy to find. It's like in back of a little strip mall.
It's certainly worth your time. One thing, it's not easy to find. It's like in back of a little strip mall.
Written 26 January 2020
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Tim R
Los Cristianos, Spain2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Visited this collection of Vintage Packhard vehicles with my wife. The cars are in amazing condition and displayed exceedingly well. Staff were very welcoming and at only $10 per visitor, the Museum is great value. Can highly recommend a visit.
Written 21 January 2020
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Sunil Sharma
Slough, UK8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Good place to pass an hour or so. Good presentation of antique cars and staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.
Written 19 January 2020
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Paulina A
1 contribution
Que valor tiene.la.entrada a este.museo.??
Burkhard T
Katlenburg-Lindau, Germany21 contributions
Leider spät, hoffentlich nicht zu spät. Die beste Packard-Sammlung die es gibt. Unbedingt ansehen.
Ravenator15
Mukwonago, WI63 contributions
Is this museum on the sun trolley route???
HawaiiSeaDog
Hawaii4,053 contributions
Yes - It is on the Downtown Route. Google "Fort Lauderdale Sun Trolley Route" and find the map. It is about a minutes walk across from the road of the Broward Hospital - near SW17th St.
Sally G
Plantation, FL13 contributions
How much is the entrance fee ????
sbrantley
Valley Forge, PA271 contributions
$10 cash per person - they do not accept checks or credit cards. You'll have to knock on the wooden door and wait-someone will come out to you. ABSOLUTELY worth every penny of it and then some!
AmyM5592014
Amsterdam, The Netherlands2 contributions
What are the hours and how much does it cost?
Alan H
Columbia, SC268 contributions
I called them at 954-779-7300 and they are open Monday thru Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is incorrect on their website.
The cost is usually less than $10 each; depends if you use one of the free coupons found in any of the attraction magazines in the area. You get $2 or $3 off each admission if you present that coupon bringing down your cost. I think I paid $7 or $8 each. Much of the literature showed the admission as a much higher cost.
peacock83
Houston, TX
I am concerned that the sofa bed in the guestroom of the the 2 bedroom villa might be too thin for a person who has a bad back. Do you have 2 bedroom villas that have 1 king plus a chase in the master's and 2 full beds in the guestroom like the Grand Vista?
MargusR2015
Fort Lauderdale, FL
I can't find opening hours of the museum. Thanks
CathyCD
New York City, NY10 contributions
Correct opening times are Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
waldemar o
Miami, FL
que requisites tiene que tener un carro para ser antique
Pedro S
Vina del Mar, Chile99 contributions
Estimado, existen diversas formas para clasificar a un vehículo, una de las mas recurridas es la clasificación de automóviles que entrega la FMAAC (Federación Mexicana de Automóviles Antiguos y de Colección), esta organización publica en su sitio web la clasificación de vehículos que se indica mas abajo, la cual esta basada en el Código Técnico Internacional FIVA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DES VEHICULES ANCIENS):
Precursores: Intentos Previos a la creación del automóvil, contempla los vehículos fabricados en los años 1478, 1670 y 1672.
Pioneros: Vehículos impulsados con vapor, anfibios, vela, eléctricos y motor de combustión interna fabricados desde 1769 a 1873.
A - Ancestros: Vehículos fabricados de 1874 a 1904.
B - Veteranos: Vehículos fabricados de 1905 a 1918.
C - Vintage: Vehículos fabricados de 1919 a 1930.
D - Vintage Pre Guerra: Vehículos fabricados de 1931 A 1945.
E - Vintage Post Guerra: Vehículos fabricados de 1946 A 1960.
F - Antiguos: Vehículos fabricados de 1961 A 1970.
G - Colección: Vehículos fabricados del año en que se esté menos 30 años como mínimo.
H - Clásicos: Vehículos especiales de baja producción que por sus características sean considerados íconos de la industria automotriz.
Clasificaciones especiales de vehículos con mínimo 30 años de fabricación:
Modificados: Vehículos con modificaciones que no cambien sustancialmente las características y el diseño original, pudiendo ser "Street Rod" y "Hot Rod"
Milestone: Automóviles de poca producción que cambió algo en su línea de acuerdo a la lista del Milestone Society.
Deportivos: Vehículos potentes de 2 o 4 plazas convertibles o no, de acuerdo a la lista de Sport Car Society.
Muscle Car: Vehículos de mucha potencia y mucho torque Autos sobresalientes y de interés especial que marcaron un cambio en la producción automotriz.
Para que un vehículo pueda considerarse en alguna de estas categorías, deberá tener como mínimo 30 años de antigüedad y conservar un 85% de sus partes originales, en perfectas condiciones, tanto exterior, interior, de funcionalidad, sistemas de frenos, eléctrico y componentes mecánicos, de motor, así como de suspensión.
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