PROTOS AUTOMOBILE
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

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Photo: Paulo Scheuenstuhl - Acervo MHN
In permanent exposition since 1996, the 1908 PROTOS automobile, that belonged to the Baron of Rio Branco. Of german origin, the make "PROTOS" became famous at the beginning of this century, due to its legendary participation in the New York-Paris race.
Used in Rio de Janeiro, at the commemorations of the Centennial of The Opening of the Ports to Friendly Nations, the PROTOS was incorporated to the assets of the National Historical Museum in 1925. After 10 years’work, the PROTOS, one of the only two remaining models in the world, will return to the public, completely restored.

Marca NY-Paris Rio NY-Paris NY-Paris
Technical file
and photos		 PROTOS, a make
of success 		The race of
the century		 A Champion in
Rio de Janeiro 		PROTOS
Making History		 Entering the
21st. Century