Bung Karno's cars, the first Indonesian president at that time.

Blogging Bung Karno, the first Indonesian president at that time.
There are few cars favored by the former number one in Indonesia, Bung Karno. In
Lincoln Landaulette (Limosincabrio), Crysler Imperial and buik-8. At the time ofindependence, Buick-8 is the first vehicle used by Bung Karno. Indonesia's first president was happy driving this car for its elegant, robust, able to travel far field andcomfortable ride.

In terms of making history, Buick is the type of limited-8-8, produced in 1939 with acapacity of 5247 cc engine. From the car's body design is quite unique, between the driver and passenger are separated by a glass that can be opened. If you do not want to use a glass divider play was opening the driver's residence.

The story is pretty interesting car. The car was discovered in 1945 on the back of the Department of Transportation by Sudiro, chairman of the Barisan Banteng, this timeIndonesia was still under Japanese occupation. Since Sudiro indeed understand the automotive field, he immediately approached the driver, persuaded to sell. Withouttime consuming Sudiro managed to buy and bring home Buick-8. Then he dedicatedto President Sokemo, and eventually become President of the official vehicles withlicense plate number R-1.