Argentine Automobile Club building, Rationalist architecture headquarters in Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Argentine Automobile Club building is a Rationalist headquarters in Palermo featuring clean lines and geometric forms along Avenida del Libertador. The structure combines administrative spaces with a museum and service areas for members and visitors.
The building was completed in 1942 under architect Antonio U. Vilar and Alejandro Bustillo, marking a major moment in Argentine architectural design. Its completion coincided with a period when modernist styles were gaining influence across Buenos Aires.
The building houses an automobile museum with vehicles from the late 19th century, including the first car ever registered in Argentina. The collection reflects how the automobile shaped the country's technological development.
The building is centrally located and easily reached, with parking and nearby public transportation access. Visitors should check in advance what areas are accessible and whether guided tours are available.
The museum collection includes a 1898 Krieger electric vehicle and a Ferrari 166 once driven by Juan Manuel Fangio in 1949. These cars tell stories about early electric mobility and Argentina's racing heritage.
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