2003-Ferrari-Enzo (Photo Courtesy CIAS)
Start your engine because this is the final weekend to check out the vehicles at the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) in Toronto.
You can always find sweet rides and cool exhibits at CIAS but one of the most popular draws by far is Auto Exotica. Visitors can see all sorts of 007-worthy vehicles including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Jaguar.
Other featured vehicles include the ’68 Camaro, ’69 Shelby GT500 Convertible and ’70 Hemi ‘Cuda. If that’s not enough to drop your jaw, making an appearance for the first time in Ontario is the Canadian-made FELINO cB7R. This Montreal-produced supercar — reaching speeds of 345 kilometres per hour — is the only one currently in production. In total, more than 25 luxury and exotic cars will be on showcase in Auto Exotica. Ah, if only I had a larger wallet…a much larger wallet.
“Our consumer research and feedback from show patrons tells how important the luxury car market is in Toronto,” says Jason Campbell, General Manager of the AutoShow. “We have worked hard to reflect that at the AutoShow, and each year bring in some of the most stylish — and powerful — cars to be found anywhere in the world.”
Another area that will nurture your inner nerd is Castrol Alley (South Building, 700 Level) where CIAS has teamed up with the Oblivion Car and Culture Show to celebrate vehicles from the 80’s and 90’s. Here you will find the iconic DeLorean time machine from the movie ‘Back to the Future’ and KITT from the 1980s TV series ‘Knight Rider’.
The Canadian International AutoShow is not only the largest automotive expo in Canada, it is also the country’s largest consumer show — a leader in lifestyle, technology and all things automotive.
CIAS Auto Exotica Gallery
The Canadian-made FELINO cB7R (Photo Courtesy CIAS)
1966 Shelby Cobra Competition (Photo Courtesy CIAS)
2013 Morgan Aero Supersports (Photo Courtesy CIAS)
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (Photo Courtesy CIAS)
Corvette Z06 (Photo Courtesy CIAS)
MORE ABOUT CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOSHOW
Website: www.autoshow.ca
Tickets Adults (Ages 17+) $22.50$25.00 / Youth (Ages 13-16) $16.00 / Kids (Ages 7-12) $7.00
Hours: February 22 Regular Show Hours: 10:30 AM- 10 PM. Sunday, February 23, 10:20 AM to 6 PM
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West
