Auto Shows (Page 61)

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Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

Designer Marlon Kirby and car builder David B. McMahan create LNG supercar

By Frank Sherosky on June 10, 2011 - 10:44AM

The Maxximus LNG 2000 has the looks of a supercar, but runs on compressed natural gas and liquid natural gas.

Cyclone-Williams' presents steam-powered LSR racer at American Veterans' Benefit

By Frank Sherosky on June 8, 2011 - 9:51AM

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the award-winning Cyclone Engine - an eco-friendly external combustion engine - and Team Steam USA presented to the public for the first time what is soon to be the "Fastest Steam Car on Earth" at the Disabled American Veterans Classic Car and Truck Show in Pompano Beach, FL.

Chevrolet to mark centennial with 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise sponsorship

By Frank Sherosky on June 2, 2011 - 4:35PM

The Woodward Dream Cruise is the largest one-day automotive event; and this year Chevrolet will celebrate its own centennial by sponsoring the event.

ASME 2011 Turbo Expo to feature turbine expertise of Concepts NREC

By Frank Sherosky on May 26, 2011 - 10:08AM

Concepts NREC, a world leader in turbomachinery-focused design and development, CAE/CAM software and manufacturing services, will have significant presence at the ASME 2011 Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition (ASME 2011 Turbo Expo) June 6-10 at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre in Vancouver, B.C.

The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible featured at 2011 Mecum Indy

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 5:08PM

The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III offered British design and styling with the heart and soul of a classic American muscle car thanks to the Chrysler 440 4-barrel under the hood – and one of these rare Chrysler-powered luxury drop-tops made an appearance at the 2011 Mecum Spring Classic in Indianapolis.

A close up look at the headlight and baging of the 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 5:05PM

The Chrysler 440 big block from the 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 5:05PM

The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible from the rear

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 5:03PM

The 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition at 2011 Mecum Indy

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:05PM

While the name Panoz Esperante (es-per-ahn-tay) may not sound like an American vehicle, the sleek supercar shown on the right is build in Georgia, powered by the same drivetrain as the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra and at the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction there was a rare special edition version of the high performance road car.

The interior of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Drivers Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:03PM

A look at the 4.6L DOHC Ford SVT engine in the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:02PM

A look at the underhood signature area of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:01PM

A close of up the wheel and brakes from the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 2:59PM

The back end of the 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver’s Edition

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 2:59PM

The original BMW M6 hits the block at the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 4:46PM

The majority of the major head-turners at the 2011 Mecum Spring Classic Auction were built by an American automaker; show goers had a chance to own a rare high performance German sports car in the form of the 1988 BMW M6.

The 3.5L inline-6 of the 1988 BMW M6

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 4:43PM

The grille badge and headlight of the 1988 BMW M6

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 4:41PM

The back end of the 1988 BMW M6

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 4:40PM

The 1974 Plymouth Cuda Tooling Car at the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 2:18PM

The 2011 Mecum Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis is chock full of amazing vehicles but nothing Ive seen before at Mecum – or anywhere else – is such a unique piece of muscle car history as the 1974 Plymouth Cuda Tooling Proof Body.

The fender tag of the 1974 Plymouth Cuda Tooling Proof Body

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 2:15PM

A close up of some of the handwriting on the 1974 Plymouth Cuda Tooling Proof Body

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 2:14PM

A closer look at the fender of the 1974 Plymouth Cuda Tooling Proof Body

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 2:10PM

A close up look at the passenger's side tail light area of the 1974 Plymouth Cuda Tooling Proof Body

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 2:09PM

The back end of the 1974 Plymouth Cuda Tooling Proof Body

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 2:07PM

The front end of the 1974 Plymouth Cuda Tooling Proof Body

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 2:06PM

Paul Dehnert's 1994 Corvette ZR-1s sell at 2011 Mecum Indy

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2011 - 12:39PM

The 1990-1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 effectively raised the bar for American high performance and with under 7,000 units made over the course of its 6-year run, it is also one of the more rare Corvettes - but the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction featured three red 1994 Corvette ZR-1s owned by the late collector Paul Dehnert.