Classical and Historic Car Museum, Limassol
Located in the Ypsonas Area of Limassol in a spacious 1000 square meters, you will admire Classic, Historic and Collectible Cars. The “Cyprus Historic and Classic Motor Museum” is a remarkable home for classic cars with highlights of their historical and emotional value.
Visitors can admire the museum’s eclectic collection of cars covering the period of the last century. The museum highlights the cultural importance of the development and growth of the automobile industry. The oldest car in the collection at the moment is a Ford “T” roadster from 1912, which currently has 102 years of life on the road. The newest vehicle is a collectible piece from 2004. Each visitor can enjoy a different yet memorable experience learning the progress of the vehicles through the passage of time.
The founding of the museum is due to the vision of veteran Rally Racing champion of International and Cypriot rally competitions, Mr. Dimi Mavropoulos. He gave his personal collection of 70 historic, classic and collectable cars and launched this museum especially for their display.
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The museum collection includes worthy and admirable vehicles, many of which have both cultural and emotional value for the Cypriot people. You will appreciate the armoured presidential «Cadillac» donated by the U.S. government and built especially for the President Makarios III in 1977. Ιt weighs 4.2 tons, has bulletproof windows that do not open, and features air conditioning with protection from harmful gases. You will also find, officially certified, the famous and well known green «Mini» with the lock on the side from Mr. Bean’s movies and one of the Rover P5 cars of 1973 used by the “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher, previous Prime Minister of the UK.
The Museum features a classic car rental service with a driver. This is an ideal choice for weddings, special moments of your life, special occasions, even for tours of the city of Limassol.
In addition to individual visitors, the museum also accepts group visits from schools, other organizations, parties and tourist groups. Seminars, photo shoots and various events or presentations can be held at its premises.
District: Limassol
Address: Epimitheos Str. 3056 Limassol – Cyprus
Accreditation: Dimi Mavropoulos
Period: All year. Closed only on Christmas Day 25 December, New Year’s Day 1 January, and Easter Sunday.
Hours: Winter Hours Manday – Sunday: 09:00 to 17:00. Summer Hours Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00 Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 to 18:00
Facilities: In the museum there is a café. Also in the museum shop functions where guests have the opportunity to buy various souvenirs. The museum is accessible to people in wheelchairs.
Phone / Fax: 00357-70009000, 00357-99252626, 00357-25393912 / 00357-25390601
Website / Email: www.cyprusmotormuseum.com.cy / marketing@cyprusmotormuseum.com.cy , cyprusmotormuseum@cytanet.com.cy
Ticket Price: Admission is €13 and €11 over 65 years. Teenagers €9 and Children €7. Families 2 Adults and 1 Child 30 euros, 2 Adults and 2 Children 35euros. €1 from each ticket will be available to charitable and philanthropic institutions. Children under 3 years enter free will.
Supply Fee: At the entrance of the museum
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