The first President of Indonesia Sukarno is known to be very charismatic and has a high artistic taste. No exception in the selection of cars.
These cars bear witness to Soekarno's struggle in the era of independence and have been duly guarded, and treated the legacy of the former number one man in Indonsia.
Of the many cars used by the proclaimer, only a few favorite cars are still well preserved. Reported from various sources, the following 10 relics of Soekarno:
1. buick 8
Buick 8 limited edition output in 1938, is the first presidential car of the Republic of Indonesia obtained from the spoils of Japan. Buick 8 Limited Edition which became the first Bung Karno ride originally came from a Japanese car who headed the Djawatan Kereta Api and was stolen by a young man named Soediro.
Buick 8 is accompanying Soekarno since the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia until 1949. Having an 8 cylinder engine with a capacity of 5824 cc Buick 8 only produced about 1,451 units in the world.
2. Chrysler Imperial
Chrysler Imperial produced between 1937 until 1939. While Chrysler Imperial owned by the Proclaimer with plate number B 9105 is the car output in 1938.
Based on the history, this car is used by the President's family for the needs of the children pick-up school at Cikini College.
Uniquely, this car was once thrown by a grenade unknown person, but the whole car including the president survived. It's just that there are defects in the left side of the spakbor and rear glass that until now still maintained to commemorate the event.
This limousine type car has four doors with a capacity of 5300 cc engine and 3 speed transmission manually.
3. Cadillac 48
Cadillac 48 is also a special edition car because it only produced 2 years, namely 1948-1949. This four-door sedan car was once a very legendary collection of Sukarno.
The car carrying capacity of 5,700 cc and 5,400 cc engine is known by another name Cadilac Sixty Special because it uses the production platform type 60 Series and is also available version of automatic transmission.
4. Chaika Gaz 13
Chaika GAZ 13 produced between 1959-1981 and is one of the car manufacturer from Russia who had used Soekarno.
Chaika GAZ 13 equipped with M13 5.5 L V8 engine capable of generating power of 195 hp. Also equipped with 3-speed automatic transmission.
5. Chrysler Crown Imperial
Most likely if you look at the shape of the grill and front bumper, Chrysler Crown Imperial collection of this Sukarno, estimated to be produced between 1962 to 1964. But there is a definite mention made in 1963.
Not much information about this car. However, you can see some of these cars in Museum Angkut located in Batu, Malang, East Java.
6. Chrysler Windsor
Chrysler Windsor Limousine Lansiran 1947 owned by Soekarno was produced in 1939-1961. It continued from 1961 until 1966, but only valid for Canada only.
Chrysler Windsor 1947 is equipped with 250.6 CID engine L-head powered 114 hp and equipped with 4-speed manual transmission.
7. Mercedes-Benz 600
Luxury car that once became one of the other Soekarno collection, the Mercy 600. It is estimated that Mercy is lansiran in the 1960s and is one of the car terelit in his day.
As the number one man in Indonesia, it is worth it if the Proclaimer carries this elite car in state duty.
Mercy is equipped with 6.3 L V8 engine capable of producing 250 hp power at 4,000 rpm, while peak torque reached 500 Nm at 2,800 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz 600 4-speed automatic transmission. Long body classify the vehicle into the limousine class.
8. Morris Mini Cooper
Classic car that looks mini (small) has the same nickname, the Mini. Morris Mini Cooper is a British car named British Motor Corporation.
Soekarno's mini became a successful productor produced in 1959 until the 2000s. Mini 50s era is available several engine variants, among others; 0.9 L, 1.0 L and 1.3 L. The car only consists of 2 doors along with the mini body shape.
9. Oldsmobile 98
Oldsmobile 98 belongs to Soekarno which is a 90s model that was produced from 1940 and was able to survive until 1996. Oldsmobile 98 design is done by General Motors and get the C-body platform from Buick and Cadillac.
Oldsmobile Soekarno is estimated to be a manufacturer of the fifth generation ie in 1961-1964. It is based on the shape of the front bumper that is indeed likely to represent the fifth generation products.
10. Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Lincoln Cosmopolitan was a luxury car at that time produced by Ford's car company. Lincoln owned by Soekarno is estimated first generation production.
Classic car produced in 1948-1954 carrying 5.5 L V8 engine-powered 152 hp. At that time it was technologically automatic transmission that got tech support from General Motors.
