The history of the Schlumpf collection

From 1960 onwards, Fritz shifted into high gear, relying on a vast and complex network of recruiters. In addition, the cars were collected in Mulhouse in the HKC factory, which had been freed for this purpose. In addition, they will be displayed in the large spinning room. Afterwards, the workshops will be transformed into a restaurant and 900 lamp posts imitating those of the Alexandre III bridge in Paris will be used for the decor.

The collection’s exhibits help to explain and deepen all the cultural aspects of the automobile, both as a technical object and as a social phenomenon. Initially constituted by the famous Schlumpf collection, the Museum’s collection is of incomparable interest and wealth. But beyond the pleasure of discovery that it offers to its visitors, the Museum also pursues other projects.

The most obvious of these have been the implementation of educational activities, the restoration of cars and their return to service. More discreet but no less important, the rapid constitution of a documentation fund allows researchers to gather all useful information concerning the cars presented in order to provide elements of understanding for our visitors.