THE ROYAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

Fans of beautiful bodies will be served. This museum was opened in 2003 by King Abdullah II, in memory of his father, a motor vehicle enthusiast. The collection presents more than 80 vehicles that belonged to King Hussein. From rally cars to Bentley's armoured limousines, including sports cars, military vehicles, family sedans, motorcycles for desert sand tracks and even bicycles... the collection displays a part of the automotive history from the post-war period to the present day. Small video installations punctuate the tour, showing King Hussein in action in his cars. It seems that the passion has been passed on from father to son, as King Abdullah II's cars have now been added to the collection. It also seems that the royal family had an unlimited interest in the German manufacturer Mercedes, which is widely represented here. In addition to this small retrospective of the German firm, we find prestigious brands that have made history in the automobile such as Aston Martin, Rolls Royace, Bentley, Lincoln, Cadillac... The oldest car dates back to 1916 and was imported by Hussein bin Ali, the grandfather of King Hussein, hero of the Great Arab Revolt. The museum has a replica of the first motorcycle ever invented in 1886. The vehicles are perfectly maintained and all are said to be roadworthy.