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Cayman is famous around the globe as an excellent vacation destination, not least for the attractions available once you are tired of merely lying on the beach. However, those fortunate enough to live here rarely get to experience many of the features that make Cayman such a favourite. It’s always the same story – I don’t need to go today, as it will still be there tomorrow, next week, next year...
 
However, there are a couple of attractions that are certainly well worth the effort of getting in your car and driving a mile or two. One such attraction is the Cayman Motor Museum.
 
The museum stands as testament to one man’s passion for classic and collectable cars. However, unlike many who would sequester such a collection, Andreas Ugland decided to share his passion with the world. He had the vision of gathering together the collection in one place from locations all over the world and sharing it with Cayman.
 
Opened in May, the museum’s collection includes a variety of stunning automobiles, certain to stir the passions of car nuts and regular folk alike. The collection of Ferrari’s are certain to catch the eye with their classic lines and signature red paint, although there are a couple that eschew the classic red for bright yellow. Regardless of the colour, the lines still look fast, even standing still. Then there is the original Bat Mobile from the 60s Batman and Robin TV series, with its distinctive bubble canopy and fins. It might lack some of the gadgets of its latter-day counterparts, but is still awesome.
 
A 1956 Daimler, which was Queen Elizabeth II’s first limousine, is one of the prize pieces of the collection, along with a 1963 Bentley that belonged to Elton John
There is also a perfect 1905 Cadillac, which was the first type of car to arrive in the Cayman Islands.
 
The museum also boasts a collection of classic motorbikes that line the walls, including a good selection of Harley Davidsons.
 
The design of the museum is based around a diner theme, with a classic 50s feel to it.
 
Any car lover’s first thought might be for the safety of these rare vehicles on an Islands that could be hit be a hurricane at some point in the future. However, according to the operators of the museum, the cars are quite safe, with the climate controlled environment also keeping the at just the right level, seeing to it that the cars will remain in pristine condition.   WH

The attraction is open from 9am to 5pm Mondays to Saturdays and from 11am to 5pm on Sundays. Entry is US$15 for adults, US$7,50 for children younger than 12 and free for toddlers five and younger.
 
On Saturdays and Sundays there is also a special rate for residents, who pay only US$10 for adults, US$5 for children and free for toddlers five and younger.