John and I took a day off yesterday and went to the 2009 Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place downtown. It was pretty fun and I got some great pictures...
My dream Stingray!
Some kind of formula racing car...I be this goes zoom zoom!
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A Volkswagon Engine
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Another Volkswagon Engine
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Racing Volkswagon
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A fast car called a Spyher
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A Saturn Concept car
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A Rolls Royce Grill
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Lancer Offroad Truck
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Some kind of fancy Nissan
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Nascar - Penzoil
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Nascar - M&M Car
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Nascer - FedEx
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Sweet Chrome Rim
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Possibly my next car!
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A really sweet Mercedes
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Now this Lotus would be really niceto take out for a spin!
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Or perhaps this Lambourghini
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What a sweet interior by Jaguar!
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Itasca Police Car - Nice!
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Ok, is this color to die for or what? I totally LOVE it!
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Sweet little funny car.
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Another fast little ride!
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....and another one, love the colors!
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Nothing like a red convertible Ferrari!
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Dodge Circuit Concept Car
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Classic VW Beetle!
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Chevy Concept Hybrid (I think)
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An Armored Personnel Carrier, courtesy of the Army.
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Acura racing car.
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They just don't make them like they used to! You have to love the classics.