Chicago Auto Show 2017

[rb1949]

For those within range. At McCormick Place Feb 11-20, 2017. Posted on the calendar page.

http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/vehicles-on-display/

 

[plymouthcranbrook]

I wonder if anyone else has my take on new and newer cars. I find that I just cannot get enthused or even interested in any cars built in the last 30 years or so. I know new cars are better made, longer lasting, and more economical that most of the older cars.  I just can't get excited by them. The last time I went to the Chicago show was 2003  and frankly I was sort of bored by the whole thing. Not meaning to hijack the thread(although I guess I am) I thought of this when I read the post.

[Flatie46]

1 hour ago, plymouthcranbrook said:

I wonder if anyone else has my take on new and newer cars. I find that I just cannot get enthused or even interested in any cars built in the last 30 years or so. I know new cars are better made, longer lasting, and more economical that most of the older cars.  I just can't get excited by them. The last time I went to the Chicago show was 2003  and frankly I was sort of bored by the whole thing. Not meaning to hijack the thread(although I guess I am) I thought of this when I read the post.

My wife and I own 11vehicals counting the on road motorcycles. She owns the only 2 from the bunch that don't qualify for antique tags. So yes, I agree and liked your post with enthusiasm! lol. I probably wouldn't mind going to the show though to have a look. Maybe see what I might buy 25years down the road.

[Flatie46]

I somewhat keep up Jeep, like to see if they will finally release the Scrambler again or the Gladiator truck they've been teasing the public with.

[rb1949]

Not hijacked, likes & dislikes welcome. A day of glitz, glamour and shine. Last visit they had 2 indoor test tracks. If I go it will be by train, which stops in the basement. Cheaper than gas and parking. Surprised not to see neat designs of concept cars this year. Have an ancient 8mm film when Dodge Lil' Red Wagon was a highlight.

[Dan Hiebert]

We went to the 1985 New York Auto Show.  It was and "event" for sure, but  I was so underwhelmed by the cars that we didn't even think of going to another until the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, and that was only because we had moved to Michigan and it was real close.  (But just think, all those cars at the '85 show qualify as "antique" in most states now...)  That was worth going to as they also had classics and hot-rods on display.  Haven't been to any since, but I've noticed that many of them include some "historical perspective" now.

Edited February 1, 2017 by Dan Hiebert

[plymouthcranbrook]

I remember going to my first Chicago Show in about 1965 or so. Went with a friend and his Dad. I was so excited by the trip. I so loved cars and couldn't wait to get my Licence. 

I used to go to local Car shows for Classics until it seemed that I was either going to a used car lot(I am that Old) or a resto-mod convention.