ANNUAL AUTO SHOW BEGUILES CAR BUFFS.Byline: Jason Kandel Staff Writer Peter Lam could barely contain himself, as he marveled at the sleek Porsche Carrera GT Please help [ improve this article] by expanding this section. See talk page for details. Please remove this message once the section has been expanded. (tagged since May 2007) The Porsche Carrera GT was a supercar manufactured by Porsche in Germany. Prototype that looked like it was walking on water in a shallow reflecting pool
A reflecting pool is a structure often used in memorials. It generally consists of a shallow pool of water, usually quite calm. in the center of the room. ``This is a super car,'' said the 37-year-old banker from Hacienda Heights Ha·ci·en·da Heights An unincorporated community of southern California, a suburb of Los Angeles. Population: 56,100. , who drives a more pedestrian minivan to shuttle the kids to and from school. ``Maybe one day this will be my future car.'' He and many others had the same dreams Saturday, as car nuts from around the world enjoyed the opening day at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show The Los Angeles Auto Show is an annual auto show that takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. The show has been held annually since 1907. . ``I come here every year,'' said Lam, whose next stop would probably be to the Acura exhibit so he could get a glimpse of its new sport utility vehicle. ``I'm a big fan. This place has a little bit of everything.'' Many wandered through the Porsche Experience exhibit to check out the Carrera concept car, a V10 that can go 0-62 mph in under four seconds, with a top track speed of 200 mph. A dark, two-lane road led conventioneers into Porsche's exhibit area, with the reflections of shiny rims spinning on the floor, and soothing modern jazz playing over the sound system. ``Oh man, do I want one of these,'' was a regular refrain from passers- by, who stopped in their tracks to gawk at the sleek machines. While many stopped to check out the concept cars, others waited in line in the main hall, just to get a taste of what it might be like to get behind the wheels of a virtual race car that could do well over 100 mph, even if it was only the Game Works Racing Zone Daytona 2. Mostly, though, the show is about the machines, as more than 1,000 vehicles are being showcased at the event, which continues through Jan. 14 at the L.A. Convention Center downtown. The event had a little bit of everything for everyone, from the affordable Kia Rio The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. at $9,345, to the elegant Rolls-Royce Corniche For the fifth-generation Corniche, see . The Corniche was Rolls-Royce's coupé and convertible version of the Silver Shadow produced between 1971 and 1996. The model was assembled and finished in London at Mulliner Park Ward as continuation of the 1965 Silver Shadow at $359,990. The show also features more than two dozen vehicles making their world or North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. debuts, like the 2001 Ford Mustang For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see . The Ford Mustang is an automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact.[1] Bullitt, the Volkswagen Beetle This article is about the original Volkswagen Beetle. For the one introduced in 1997, see Volkswagen New Beetle. The Volkswagen Type 1, more commonly known as the Beetle Sport, and the 2002 Isuzu Axiom The Isuzu Axiom was an SUV designed in Japan using a "knife blade" theme for its car-like styling. Built in Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. at the joint Subaru-Isuzu plant on the Rodeo platform. . Tarzana couple Hal and Bev Edelman decided to take the trip down the Hollywood Freeway Saturday to enjoy the show. He likes the gas guzzling sports cars. She likes the energy conserving electric cars. ``I love cars,'' said Hal, 72, as he and his wife worked their way through the Honda exhibit. ``I've loved cars since I was a youngster. I started driving when I was 15 and a half. I'm 72 now. So that's a lot of years. I've always had sports cars. I'm getting a twinkle in my eye, thinking about getting another sports car. I want to see the new T-Bird.'' Bev, meanwhile, was there to see the latest technology. ``I'm here to see the new innovations,'' she said. ``You know the combination electric/gas cars, the hybrids.'' Others don't even own cars - and took public transportation to the show. Alex Zuniga and a group of friends rode the subway from their South Gate homes to the Convention Center on Saturday. They just about drooled at the sight of Jaguar's F-Type concept car. ``This is nice,'' Zuniga said. ``It's breathtaking.'' They were wandering through Jaguar's Roadster Retrospective exhibit, which features more than a dozen Jaguars that help tell the story of the heritage of the open-top autos. Jaguar featured classics such as the 1933 SS1 Tourer, the XK-SS (only 16 were built), and such race cars as the C and D Types, known for endurance race victories at LeMans and Daytona. Tickets for the Auto Show An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors on weekdays, and free for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Parking at the Convention Center is $7. Hours are 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. Information: (213) 741-1151 Ext. 1. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: A sleek Ferrari draws stares Saturday at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which runs through Jan. 14 at L.A.'s Convention Center. Phil McCarten/Staff Photographer |
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