2012 Canadian International Auto Show Part: 1

Feb 20, 2012

By now I am sure most of you are aware that the Canadian International Auto Show is currently being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center until February 26th.

In addition to your typical auto show fare (concept cars, new models, 2012 updates, and so forth) the show also has a number of specialty rooms showcasing Triumps, Classic cars, and Exotic cars.

Most of the coverage I have seen online overlooks these rooms so instead of starting with the manufacturer rooms the Stance Is Everything coverage will focus on three of the specialty rooms.

Not being obligated to attend any of the press conferences opened up a lot of great photo opportunities on media day.

Legendary Motorcar and the The Pagaini Zonda R

Of the three rooms posted today the Auto Exotica room is the one that has received the most coverage online largely in part to Legendary Motorcar Company (whom I visted in 2010) bringing along the privately owned Pagani Zonda R they store at the Milton facility when the owner is not driving it around the track.

autoexotica_zondar_front4 — One very expensive, very beautiful, track toy

autoexotica_zondar_front3 — Currently the only one with black wheels instead of gold

autoexotica_zondar_front2 — Getting photos of this was particularly hard due to where it was positioned and the foot traffic around it

If you’ve never been to LMC it is totally worth the trip, I plan to go back in the spring and see what else is new since my visit.

Auto Exotica

In addition to the Zonda R the Auto Exotica room also held host to a variety of other exotics far out of the price range of the average man or woman.

autoexotica_fiskerkarma — The Fisker Karma was a treat to see, a 400hp luxury hybrid sounds like a fun time

autoexotica_mclaren_front — Pfaff Tuning and McLaren Toronto brought this MP4-12C

autoexotica_mclaren_rearthree — The twin turbo v8 back their spits out 592 horse... no big deal..

autoexotica_mclaren_rear — This color is simply amazing in person

autoexotica_pfaff_rotiform — Pfaff Tuning also wanted to highlight that they are Rotiform dealers

autoexotica_pfaff_hre — As well as HRE dealers

autoexotica_lotus — Lotus of Ontario and their two of hearts

autoexotica_ferrari — *Insert Fast & Furious quote here*

auto_exotica_bugatti — Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport now available in blue

Haggerty Cruise Nationals Exhibit

While I was avoiding having champagne spilled on me (seriously) in the Auto Exotica room I noticed that the Cruise Nationals room was practically empty so I made my way over.

With the exotics right across the hall I fear a lot of people are going to overlook this room, which would be a shame.

cruise_nationals_gmc — After featuring the Taylor'd 57 I 've been a little more drawn too older Chevy and GMCs

cruise_nationals_gmc2 — This one was in exceptional shape, especially the chrome

cruise_nationals_charger — No mater how hard Dodge tries they will never be able to replicate this front end

cruise_nationals_34_ford_tudor — Supercharged 355 '34 Ford Tudor

cruise_nationals_34_ford_tudor2 — Another look at this red beauty

cruise_nationals_duececoupe3 — Deuce coupe, a necessary part of any classic exhibit

cruise_nationals_duececoupe — A pulled back view of the Duece

cruise_nationals_duececoupe2 — Closer look at that bowtie heart

cruise_nationals_belair1 — The car of the room in my opinion was this 1955, Viper Red, Chevy Bel air bagged with an LT-1 V8

cruise_nationals_belair2 — The few people in the room were asking how this car drives so low...

Triumph Display

On my way to the Auto Exotica display I got side tracked by this amazing Triumph display put together by Castrol and the Toronto Triumph Club.

While the free food, beer, and ongoing press conference in the Auto Exotica room explains why it was empty on media day I’m not sure why there still isn’t much coverage of this area.

For those who have yet to go to the show this is located on the 700 level, don’t miss out.