I had imagined I would see more pictures from the North American International Auto Show this year. There were alot last year so I thought there would be even more this year. So, when I went on Friday I took my camera and thought I would post some up. I forget some of the names and sorry if some pictures are bad. I am in no way a proffesional. I just would like to share.

The Mazda Micro Sport (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0001_0001.JPG)

The Ford Freestyle Display. I thought it was neat how body was lifted off of the engine and drivetrain. (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0002_0001.JPG)

The new Ford Bronco (O.J. should love it) (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0003_0001.JPG)

Honda's Electric Concept (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0004_0001.JPG)

The Shelby Cobra (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0005_0001.JPG)

Acura (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0007_0001.JPG)

The awsomeness that is the McLaren (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0009_0001.JPG)

BMW Z4 (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0010_0001.JPG)

VW Concept (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0011_0001.JPG)

Dual intake Pontiac Aztec (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0012_0001.JPG)

The GEM, basically a hopped up golf cart (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0013_0001.JPG)

Warning Sticker on the GEM (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0014.JPG)

28, yes 28 inch rims on a Hummer H2 at the "DUB" Display (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0015_0001.JPG)

WRC STI (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0016_0001.JPG)

Dressed up Subi at the Mopar display (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0017_0001.JPG)

I forget the name of this one (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0018.JPG)

The Dodge Viper (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0019_0001.JPG)

Toyota's Concept Truck. (whats with the lights in the side mirrors?) (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0020_0001.JPG)

Lamborghini (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0021_0001.JPG)

Ferrari Display (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0022_0001.JPG)

Maserati (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0023_0001.JPG)

KIA (not sure if its concept or prototype. I kinda like it though) (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0024_0001.JPG)

Subaru Legacy (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0025_0001.JPG)

Subaru Concept (check out the windshield) (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0026.JPG)

Vauxhaul VX (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/Copy%20of%20000_0030.JPG)

Land Rover Concept w/ Scissor Doors (http://bobafettm.bobafettm.com/j1mx99/files/car%20pics/autoshow/P1160001.JPG)

Well thats it. There were many other excellent cars at the show. However, I couldn't take a picture of them all.

-JiM

Edit: HaHa... I never look in General Automotive very much. That is why I haven't seen many NAIAS threads. Sorry if this is in the wrong section or redundant. I just checked and almost everything in the section has to do with it. Sorry, my bad.

Great pix, jim. Thanks!

Nice job man. I think I spotted Matt's Stradale Challenge! ;) That son of a gun always gets the center of attention.

Like the Maserati, Subaru concept and the mazda!!

Thanks for the pics! Especially of the White Legacy <drools>. What did you think of the Legacy in person?

The McLaren is actually the upcoming $500k Mercedes Benz SLR (http://caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=19&article_id=7700) super car. The McLaren logo is because the car will be developed in cooperation between MB and McLaren. in a plant run by McLaren.

great pics but they're not just modem unfriendly, they choked my cable modem too!

--A

The legacy looked really good for a legacy. My girlfriend had one from the early nineties. When I told her I wanted to check it out she told me "Thats my car... why would you want to see that?" But the special edition does a whole lot for the car. Its real nice. Thanks for the complements all. I'm glad you like.

--JiM

Good pics. Thanx. Loved the Lamborghini. Especially the coloring of it.

The Sling Shot looks like a cheezy RX-8 meets 350Z meets Mini Cooper. (YACK)
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2004/photos/l_0137Dodge_Slingshot.jpg

The new Eclipse is a total poor-taste 350Z ripoff.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2004/photos/l_4Mitsubishi-Conc.jpg

I actually like the look of the new Scion. It's about time they came out with something semi-normal. I know that the "height wagons" are all the rage in Japan, but so is scat.
http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/as/autoshow2004/photos/l_4_scion_01.jpg

I can't understand the Sling shot. I know its soposed to be eco-friendly, but it is also soposed to be a sports car and sports cars don't have 10 second 0 - 60 times. Now the eclipse on the other hand... I don't really care for the looks of it, but it has two engines for a total of around 400 horsepower. It has a regular V6 (i think) in the front, then an electric motor in the rear. The rear engine kicks in during shift points and at low torque points giving a flatter power band and better accleration times. I thought that was kinda cool.

---JiM

edit: Oh, and the head and tail lights of the eclipse have cool electostatic sparks running up and down them. You can' t see it in pictures (believe me, I tried to get some pics but after a bunch of attempts with nothing to show for it I gave up) but in person it looks really nice.

----JiM