Chicago Auto Show

It's been a while since I posted. I hope to be a little more consistent, but you know what they say about the best laid plans...

Last week the Chicago Automobile Trade Associations 2012 Chicago Auto Show began at McCormick Place in Chicago. I'm lucky enough to get in on Media Day and get some great pictures. Over the years several of my images from the show have been used in weekly, monthly publications and several books.

One of the initial items that drew me to the Chicago Auto Show several years ago were the concept cars. I think everyone has a couple that they really like. I'm no exception. The climate at the show seems to be changing. The number of manufactures showing concepts seems to be shrinking. In the heyday 10 years ago, I remember one manufacture having multiple concept cars on display in any one show. I think the total number of concepts by all manufactures combined this year lists out at around 8 on the Chicago Auto Shows website.

Lexus was probably the most noticeable display this year with the turntable showing of its concept the LF-LC, frontlined by a row of LF-A customs. I was also impressed by Mercedes-Benz display, the Ford Shelby cobra GT500 and the Chevrolet concept. Blatantly missing were displays by Maybach and Rolls Royce / Bentley. Really kind of missed seeing the high end autos.

2012 Chicago Auto Show - Images by Alan Look

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