Shanghai Auto Museum to host exhibition of rare Chinese cars

Shanghai Auto Museum will be showcasing a selection of rare and historic domestic cars the country has developed since its founding in 1949.

Themed "China on Wheels", the Sep 26 to Jan 6 exhibition will feature 20 classic cars and more than 300 exhibits related to the daily life over the past seven decades.

Some of the highlights of the exhibition include rare models such as the 1959 CA72 luxury car by Chinese automaker FAW Car Company that was specially manufactured for the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.