15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International Autoshow
15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International Autoshow
By Frances McInnis | February 15, 2013
By Frances McInnis | 02/15/2013
The 40th annual Canadian International AutoShow opens today, bringing more than 1,000 gleaming vehicles to both buildings of the the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. While some of the 300,000 visitors attend to scope out the next family car, the majority are there to drool over their dream wheels. Below, we round up some of the show’s most spectacular vehicles, from flame-emblazoned hot rods to ultra-expensive supercars.
191301 The Cruise Nationals showcase features restored cars from car cruise enthusiasts across Southern Ontario. Here, a 1955 Mercury Montclair convertible (North MTCC, level 100) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-intro-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-intro.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-intro.jpg 656 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-intro/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-intro 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191300 A 1971 Plymouth Cuda (North MTCC, level 100) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-14-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-14.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-14/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-14 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191295 The “Auto Exotica” section highlights makers like Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lotus, Maserati and McLaren. Here, a Ferrari F40 (North MTCC, level 100) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-09.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-09/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-09 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191296 An Aston-Martin Vanquish (North MTCC, level 100) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-10-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-10.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-10/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-10 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191298 A Lotus Evora (North MTCC, level 100) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-12.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-12/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-12 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191297 A Rolls-Royce Ghost (North MTCC, level 100) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-11.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-11/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-11 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191299 A Maserati MC12 Corsa (North MTCC, level 100) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-13-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-13.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-13/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-13 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191287 The show also includes an exhibit of custom cars from Canadian hot rod lovers. This replica of a 1932 Bucciali is by Oddball Kustoms (South MTCC, level 700) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-02.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-02/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-02 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191289 A 1959 Corvettte by CJ Kumar. The custom hubcaps feature writhing dragons (South MTCC, level 700) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-04.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-04/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-04 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191290 A 1932 Ford Roadster by Randy Colyn (South MTCC, level 700) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-05.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-05/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-05 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191291 A 1941 Willys with a blown engine by Cavan County Trucks (South MTCC, level 700) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-06.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-06/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-06 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191292 A 1960 Meteor Montcalm by Taylor’d Customs (South MTCC, level 700) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-07.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-07/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-07 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191288 A custom Camaro ZL1 with graphics and paint by Canadian airbrush artist Ron Gibbs was auctioned for charity (South MTCC, level 700) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-03.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-03/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-03 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191286 A replica of the Red Bull Infiniti Formula 1 car driven by Sebastian Vettel (North MTCC, level 300) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-01.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-01/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-01 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
191293 A Ferrari F333 SP (North MTCC, level 100) (Image: Erin Seaman) 2013 Canadian International AutoShow 15 drool-worthy cars at the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/feb13-Canadian-International-Auto-Show-08.jpg 624 416 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/canadian-international-autoshow-2013/slide/feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-08/ feb13-canadian-international-auto-show-08 0 0
(Image: Erin Seaman)
$7–22. To February 24, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m . daily . Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W. , autoshow.ca