Thursday, January 27, 2011

Private Collection of Antique Cars Bung Karno

Hotel Schomper 1, so the name of the hotel which was established businessman of Dutch origin Schomper LC 1938. Number of nicks history also, which makes the building changed its name on August 19, 1974 from Building 31 Menteng turned into a museum Joang 45, of course, after going through a series of improvements and renovations which was inaugurated by President Suharto and Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin. As a place where historical objects, museum collections Joang 45 has hundreds of high historical value, ranging from pictures of the fighters, painting, sculpture fighters like Soekarno, Hatta, Adam Malik, Chairil Anwar, Soekarni, and the most interesting as well as a storage two official car of President Sukarno and Vice President Mohammad Hatta, and a private collection of cars Bung Karno.
The three cars that, during this most interesting indeed to be excellent in the museum. Three old-fashioned American-made car that's not just any car, besides being very antique car, the history of the car also has more value. Branded black sedan made in the 1939 Buick Eight for instance, is the official car of President Sukarno in the early days of government. Therefore, it would not be surprised if the car is a luxury sedan has been dubbed with REP-1 car. The sedan is one of the most luxurious vehicles in Jakarta on his day, and in his time giving the car the young man named Sudiro it, only use Japanese officials only.
While the white colored sedan with brand Desoto or commonly called REP-2 is a car owned by Vice President Mohammad Hatta. Cars made in 1938 was originally owned by Djohan Djohor businessman in Jakarta. The car was given to Vice President, because these entrepreneurs want to help mobilize the nation perjuangaan Inddonesia, and also to avoid the seizure of the Japanese military.
Meanwhile, one other car that was left was a private car owned by Sukarno, which is used for activities outside the office. Imperial branded car is black it has a heroic record, because he had thrown a grenade when Sukarno was passing in the area Cikini Menteng, Central Jakarta.

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