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.
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Phyllis C
Coconut Creek, Florida, United States289 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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Carl S
Allegany, NY97 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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Haley K
4 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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Dukesask
Regina, Canada63 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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OliviaJames
4 contributions
This is not the place for a family. Staff were rude to children. My 6 year old was less than 6 feet from me when a staff member told him not to touch anything (which he wasn't) and to go stay by his parents. I realize this is a museum atmosphere but my child was not misbehaving and was mortified to be corrected by a stranger. I let the worker know my child would be by my side at all times but was still really disappointed. Another staff member was overheard telling another child that only he was the only one allowed to touch the cars. Rudest group of people I have ever been around.
Written 22 June 2012
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Jeannecyberini
Ft Lauderdale33 contributions
Mar 2011
This was great fun! The cars were wonderful, but the other collectibles made it worth the price alone. The guide was very enthusiastic and really loved the museum embellishing with many stories and trivia. We liked her so much, we hugged her when we left!
The antique bar was beautiful. There was so much to look at I will need to go back soon, and I am not even a car-lover.
The antique bar was beautiful. There was so much to look at I will need to go back soon, and I am not even a car-lover.
Written 9 May 2011
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Cucu28
Hollywood, FL172 contributions
Apr 2013
This place is awesome and full of history. A true gem hidden in ft. Laud.
You are allowed to take pictures but you cannot use flash. Why? Because the flash will destroy the paint on the vehicles in time.
If you want to take a stroll back in time then come and visit this place.
Check out all the pictures I took
You are allowed to take pictures but you cannot use flash. Why? Because the flash will destroy the paint on the vehicles in time.
If you want to take a stroll back in time then come and visit this place.
Check out all the pictures I took
Written 10 April 2013
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CalvinR
Battle Ground, WA7 contributions
While on a pre-cruise stay in Ft. Lauderdale we chanced to visit this delightful museum. As far as car museums go, this one is a gem!
The museum is dedicated to the preservation of Packard automobiles and displays a fine collection of magnificent and often quite rare examples of this premium American luxury marque. One of the best things about the collection is that the vehicles are not museum queens, they all run and are taken out periodically to "stretch their legs", as it were.
The facility is not large and the vehicles often displayed too close together for my personal taste, but only found that distracting when attempting photos. A true Packard lover could spend hours upon hours touring the museum. A car or history buff could make an adequate tour in 45 mins. to an hour. We found a total of 35 vehicles on display.
At the time of our visit the original owner/collector (well into his 90s) was still able to be in his office at the museum and was a joy to visit with and share some car stories.
The walls, or various sections and small dedicated rooms, are filled with auto ephemera and other collections. The original collector is particularly proud of his FDR memorabilia.
If you are staying in one of the hotels near the cruise port, it would be an easy walk west on 17th, just past the hospital.
The museum is dedicated to the preservation of Packard automobiles and displays a fine collection of magnificent and often quite rare examples of this premium American luxury marque. One of the best things about the collection is that the vehicles are not museum queens, they all run and are taken out periodically to "stretch their legs", as it were.
The facility is not large and the vehicles often displayed too close together for my personal taste, but only found that distracting when attempting photos. A true Packard lover could spend hours upon hours touring the museum. A car or history buff could make an adequate tour in 45 mins. to an hour. We found a total of 35 vehicles on display.
At the time of our visit the original owner/collector (well into his 90s) was still able to be in his office at the museum and was a joy to visit with and share some car stories.
The walls, or various sections and small dedicated rooms, are filled with auto ephemera and other collections. The original collector is particularly proud of his FDR memorabilia.
If you are staying in one of the hotels near the cruise port, it would be an easy walk west on 17th, just past the hospital.
Written 16 February 2010
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stevet63
Rochester, NY25 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Seriously. The only “terrible” reviews posted here were posted by people who brought little kids when it’s clear this is not a kid friendly museum. Of course they don’t want your kids running around touching the cars. That’s the point of a car museum.
Great collection. For people old enough to appreciate it and wise enough not to bring their toddlers.
Great collection. For people old enough to appreciate it and wise enough not to bring their toddlers.
Written 10 March 2018
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DaphsDads
Fort Lauderdale, FL40 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
This museum is privately owned. The man who collected the Packards and other cars that are there and all of the various automotive paraphernalia must have been possessed. Is collections are extensive and eccentric. And the cars are beautiful and in wonderful condition. It's a small museum, but you can spend hours there, especially if you're really into cars. There are also movies about Packards, which you can spend literally hours watching. The people who run the museum or interesting and full of information. It really is a unique auto museum experience and I recommend it highly.
Written 29 November 2016
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Leider spät, hoffentlich nicht zu spät. Die beste Packard-Sammlung die es gibt. Unbedingt ansehen.
Written 15 November 2018
Is this museum on the sun trolley route???
Written 15 March 2018
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.
Written 16 March 2018
$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!
Written 20 May 2017
What are the hours and how much does it cost?
Written 16 March 2015
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.
Written 17 March 2015
peacock83
Houston, Texas
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?
Written 26 January 2015
MargusR2015
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I can't find opening hours of the museum. Thanks
Written 21 January 2015
Correct opening times are Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Written 21 January 2015
waldemar o
Miami, Florida
que requisites tiene que tener un carro para ser antique
Written 30 December 2014
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.
Written 30 December 2014
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