the Inside Ancient Hobby Car Collection

Closer look at the Inside Ancient Hobby Car Collection

Already since 1996, Jos Darmawan collecting vintage cars in Bali. Priceless inner satisfaction she gained while successfully buying a dream car with the results of his own sweat. The amount of rupiah that float was not a problem.

Among collectors of vintage cars, Jos was already well known by dozens collection. Even some of his antique car line just left the only one in Indonesia. Ranging from cars to bus old lady is very rare nursed.

Years Jos is also the Chairman of the Association of Car Enthusiasts Ancient Indonesia (PPMKI) DPD Bali. At present, the position is as an advisor. As figures have long engaged in duni old car, he had a lot of experience to share. Excerpts:

 What are the benefits of collecting vintage cars?

So, it's a hobby goods. That is, definitely a great benefit because it concerns the inner satisfaction when we can realize that we have a hobby.

In addition, we also have a sense of pride to be able to drive. The pleasure of it can not just be measured by money. Including the pleasure of collecting old items.

What is the reason of collecting vintage cars? How it started?

In general, men please vehicles or automotive. Likewise me. When I began to work and to earn money on their own, I began to buy old vehicles and continue to start collecting.

My hobby of collecting began in 1996. At that time, the first vintage car I bought was a 1100 Fiat fib 1950. Until now the conditions are still very original and still can walk.

 Currently, how many total collection?

Currently my collection reached about 20 units. My oldest collection is made in England Austin 7 car output in 1928.

Some of which I gather is my dream cars for a long time. Included in them were the Chevrolet Impala output in 1959 and 1960. Therefore, in these two years, they issued a very fantastic models.

What a collection of the most valuable?

Incidentally, I will be one unit, but its shape is the bus. Brand Chevrolet output in 1950, and operates at 1968-1974. The bus condition is still very original and intact. In Indonesia only I the only one who had, nothing else.

Therefore, look for old cars that class bus in Indonesia has been very difficult. The old bus rear frame made of wood, so even if there are those who have, on average hindquarters obsolete.

I belonged to this six-wheeled bus that is still very intact and sturdiness. Can still walk and even recently been used for touring. I got in Bali, in a garage that is already 40 years old are not operating.

Formerly, these buses used for public transportation departments Denpasar-Klungkung. In fact, until now still on the department board intact in the bus body.

 Is there a collection that has a special historical value?

I have a [car] Plymouth output in 1948, which once belonged to Lady Fatmawati. And it was very authentic. I have BPKB the original, with the name and address Fatmawati Jalan Wijaya, South Jakarta.

However, this collection raises a dilemma. Therefore, there are rules requiring BPKB should extend behind the name first. However, if you have to take care of behind the name, the old practical BPKB taken.

If taken, automatic historical value of this car is missing. For us the collectors who maintain its historical value and authenticity of the car, we are forced not to renew. As a result, the tax could not be paid.

What is the difference collecting antique cars than modern cars?

Incidentally, I was not a collection of modern car because I'd love to see the shape. Cars old very unique shape, then the frame is still a lot made of iron and chrome.

For example, in the bumper. Car bumper of his old certainly made of iron all, if today where there. In form, the old car it is never boring. If modern cars, just a few years the model is outdated.

What is the biggest challenge of collecting antique cars?

The biggest challenge is on a mission to restore. Searching of accessories, ranging from the list, grille, emblem, speedometer, until the interior is pretty hard to find. If the mere functioning of the machine even easier.

In Jakarta there are many sellers actually ancient car spare parts, such as in Pasar Minggu, Jatinegara, or there is also in Bandung. So, if you visit other cities, I definitely took a hunting spare parts.

Fortunately, I already have a connection with a fellow hobbyist vintage cars. My friends would know I love collecting trinkets vintage cars. So, if they can be good stuff, be sure to contact me.

If hunting spare parts abroad, most easily via e-bay. So, should always be monitored because any time there can be good stuff being sold.

In terms of community, how extensive network of collectors of vintage cars in Indonesia?

Its core is still in PPMKI. It also has a lot everywhere. The headquarters are in Jakarta, then there are board areas that are scattered in West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, Bali, to Jambi.

Community network is quite extensive, because the current vintage car hobbyist's not just old people only. Younger children also have a lot to join. Moreover, if in PPMKI, members are not required to have a vintage car. Listening alone can.

In the community were always held regular activities. Minimal gather once a week, or when there are special events, such as touring. In Bali, for example, recently we finished touring with 150 vintage cars. Members in Bali currently about 80 orang.Apa types of vintage cars are much sought after? Collectors are always seen in years. The older year, more and more people love to hunt because there are also fewer and fewer. In addition to seeing the year, also look at the brands, especially those that have very little beredar.Orang certainly will continue to look for something, which otherwise could others do not have. Examples of high-value cars a.l. Hudson, Buick, Skoda Auto, or Triumph. Besides the numbers are very rare, the community was not banyak.Kalau old cars most communities in Indonesia was like Chevrolet, Dodge, VW, or Ford.Apa criteria are classified as antique cars? We distinguish vintage cars and classic cars. If the old car, it means the car has value because he is really old. But if classic cars, are not necessarily old. New cars such as Ferrari or Mercedes can be called kalsik.Makanya, we in PPMKI use the benchmark to determine which categories including vintage cars. We decided the car with age minus 40 years from now, and it is determined through a national meeting (General Assembly) .Bagaimana determine the value of old cars? Well, it's funny. If the car today, there must be a market price. The difference, older cars do not have a market. Prices mostly formed by the emotional side of the seller and pembeli.Namun, there is also a certain set prices for vintage cars, for example based on originality, rarity or historical value. Sometimes the value of history is actually much more expensive than the price of the car was sendiri.Koleksi father used for anything? Or simply displayed? No, my collection all still be operated. Never, I and friends in Jakarta output 1951 Chevrolet touring ride from Denpasar to Manado. Then, last year has also been touring from Bali to Jakarta, then spliced ​​to Padang with Mr. Roy Suryo.Selain, I also donate my car to a lot of museums. I am a collector supplies most cars in the Transport Museum, East Java. I donate about 28 cars, ranging from Fiat, Chevrolet, Rambler, Mini Cooper, Dodge, until Ford.Jika by collecting old cars can educate others about the history, I would be very happy. Provided that, at the time of grant, the museum made a statement that my car will not be traded. So I agreed.