A sneak preview of the 2014 New York Auto Show April 18 – 27, with thorough picture coverage.

The Jacob Javits Convention Center address is 655 W 34th St in New York, NY

The Jacob Javits Convention Center address is 655 W 34th Street in New York, NY.

The 2014 New York International Auto Show opens to the public at the Jacob Javits Convention Center April 18 at 10am, with official ceremonies beginning 8:30am the next day on Saturday April 19. During those official ceremonies on Saturday morning, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo will lead a parade of vehicles in a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette that he restored himself. At this year’s show, you’ll also find some restored 1950s-90s New York City police cars on display as well as a 1932 Packard Phaeton owned by Franklin D. Roosevelt and a 1967 Lincoln Continental limousine owned by Nelson Rockefeller.

Former NY governor Nelson Rockafeller's 1967 Lincoln Continental limousine is on display, along with other noted classics.

Former New York governor Nelson Rockafeller’s 1967 Lincoln Continental limousine is on display, along with a 1932 Packard owned by Franklin Roosevelt.

Show hours are 10am-10pm (Sundays 10am-7pm) through Sunday April 27, 2014. Classic Cars Today attended the press preview of the New York Auto Show on April 16 and 17, and we bring you a number of pictures that capture some of the highlights you’ll find at the Jacob Javits convention center this following week. Further down, you’ll also find a list of celebrities making an appearance for autograph signing, as well as other events of interest.

(A slide show with high resolution pictures of the 2014 New York Auto Show is at the bottom of this article)

CONCEPT CARS FEATURED AT THE 2014 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW:

Cadillac’s Elmiraj hardtop coupe concept is on display all week at the New York Auto Show.

Cadillac Elmiraj coupe concept
Ford Edge sport utility concept
Kia GT4 Stinger high-performance concept
Land Rover Discovery sport utility concept
Nissan Sport Sedan concept
Toyota FT-1 high-performance concept

NEW PRODUCTION VEHICLES MAKING A DEBUT AT THE 2014 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW:

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-class coupe AMG model is on display all week at the NY Auto Show. Here, actor Jon Hamm of AMCs “Mad Men” unveils the S63 AMG coupe to the press along with Mercedes USA CEO Steve Cannon.

Acura
Alfa Romeo 4C
Audi
Bentley Flying Spur V8 sedan
BMW 2-series coupe
BMW 4-series Gran Coupe five door hatchback
BMW X3
Cadillac ATS coupe
Cadillac ELR all-electric coupe
Cadillac Escalade SUV
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Chrysler 200 sedan
Dodge Journey crossover SUV
Ford Focus
Ford Mustang
Ford F-150
Honda Fit
Jaguar F-type coupe
Jeep Renegade
Kia K900 luxury sedan
Lexus RC F coupe
Lincoln MKC crossover SUV
Lincoln Navigator SUV
Mercedes S63 AMG 4Matic coupe
Mercedes GLA five door hatchback
Mini Cooper
Nissan Versa Note SR
Rolls-Royce Ghost II sedan
Subaru Legacy
Subaru WRX STi

OTHER CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES OF INTEREST AT THE 2014 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW:

A group of restored, vintage New York City police cars from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s will be on display all week at the Javitz Center. Click on this picture to see images.

April 18-27: The New York City Police Museum will be hosting its annual vintage police car show in the Special Events Hall, Level 1. Click here to see images.

April 19: New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s personal collector car, a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, will be on display after he drives in during opening ceremonies on Saturday April 19.

April 18-27: A 1932 Packard Phaeton owned by Franklin D. Roosevelt will be on display

April 18-27: A 1967 Lincoln Continental limousine once owned by Nelson Rockefeller will be on display

April 18-27: Saleen Motorsports will have a display in the South Concourse

OTHER EVENTS AT THE 2014 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW:

(Note: check the New York Auto Show’s website calendar page http://www.autoshowny.com/show/schedule for exact times of celebrity appearances, as they may change)

Mazda celebrates 25 years of the Miata with a large display dating back to the 1990 model year.

April 18: Singer Ryan Beatty appears for a Q&A session, performance and photo opportunity at the Toyota Stand on Level One.

April 18-27: On the basement level outside, an Electric Vehicle Pavilion test track has been set up for show goers to drive and experience all-electric vehicles from Honda, Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Smart, and Toyota. Also outside in the front of the building is Camp Jeep, returning this year with their course designed for passengers to experience how Jeeps handle the rigors of steep hills, severe suspension articulation, and ground clearance.

April 18: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver #55 Brian Vickers makes an appearance for autographs at the Toyota Stand on Level 3

April 18-27: Take a ride on a mini-track in the Prius Plug-In Hybrid and the Highlander fuel cell hydrogen vehicle (FCHV)

April 18-19: Spongebob Squarepants makes an appearance at the Verizon Fios Stand in the North Concourse

April 19: Former NBA Player Walt Frazier makes an appearance for autographs at the State Farm Stand in the Crystal Palace

April 19-20: NASCAR Driver Brodie Kostecki Appearance and Autograph Signing
Canine Companions for Independence Stand, Level 1 (1:30-2:30pm)

April 20: Former major league baseball player Dwight Gooden makes an appearance for autograph Signing at the Chrysler Stand on Level 3

April 21: NASCAR Talent Appearance at the Verizon Fios Stand in the North Concourse

April 22-23: Automotive Career Fair for students interested in finding out about automotive technical schools is in the 1E Hall room on Level 1

April 23: FOX Sports 1 mascot “Cleatus” makes an appearance at the Verizon Fios Stand in the North Concourse

April 24: Motorsports announcer Bob Varsha makes an appearance at the Verizon Fios Stand in the North Concourse

April 25-27: “Dub Show Tour” featuring custom and exotic vehicles is in the Special Events Hall on Level 1

April 26: Former major league baseball player Bucky Dent makes an appearance for autograph signing at the Dodge Stand on Level 3

April 26: Original MTV vj’s from the 1980s make an appearance at the Toyota Stand on Level 3

On right: With all high-end luxury automakers such as Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, and others claiming to have record 2013 sales year as well as a first quarter, who says the rich aren’t getting richer. Did YOU get a pay raise last year?

New York City Police Museum

The museum, which has been housed in the old 1st Precinct station house at 100 Old Slip since 2001, has temporarily moved to 45 Wall Street while addressing the water damage caused in 2012 by Hurricane Sandy. It is currently seeking donations to help defray the cost of making its permanent home usable again. While museum staff planned to hold its annual Antique Police Car Show last June at the permanent home, bad weather forced them to cancel and they weren’t able to reschedule – See more at: http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/tag/new-york-international-auto-show/#sthash.7y6eWY39.dpuf

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: Jon Hamm, star of AMC’s “Mad Men” introduced the 2015 Mercedes S63 AMG coupe to the press. Hamm also does the voiceovers for Mercedes television commercials.

: Former New York governor Nelson Rockafeller’s 1967 Lincoln Continental limousine is on display this week.

: This 1932 Packard owned by Franklin Roosevelt is on display 0n the lobby level of the Javitz Center this week.

: A group of restored, vintage New York City police cars from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s will be on display all week at the Javitz Center.

: Acura introduces their new-for-2015 TLX at the New York Auto Show

: 2015 Acura TLX sedan, right front view

: Acura’s new 2015 RLX is the most powerful (300hp) and spacious sedan in the brand’s history.

: 2014 Acura ILX sedan

: Alfa-Romeo celebrated its return to the U.S. market by introducing the 4C coupe in New York.

: Behind the passenger compartment of the Alfa Romeo 4C is a 1.7-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine making 240 horsepower.

: Alfa Romeo’s 4C weighs only 2,194 pounds, and reaches 0-60 in 4.4 seconds.

: The interior of the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C.

: Aston Martin’s Vantage is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 making 420 horsepower at 7,300 rpms.

: Aston Martin’s Vantage is their “entry level” model.

: Aston Martin celebrates its 100 year anniversary with their V12-powered Vanquish convertible flagship.

: The interior of the Aston Martin Vanquish convertible. The car is powered by a 5.9-liter V12 making 565 horsepower.

: Audi displays its A3 e-Tron hybrid. The E-Tron relies on gasoline power as its main motive source, in the form of a 1.4-liter TSI turbocharged four-cylinder.

: Here, a 2015 Audi A3 sedan was spotted in a back store room at the 2014 New York Auto Show.

: Audi displays their new-for-2015 Q3 small SUV, based on A3 platform mechanicals.

: The 2014 Audi R8 coupe’s V10 engine makes 550 horsepower and 398 pound feet of torque.

: The Audi R8 Plus model is approximately 130 pounds lighter than the 2013 V10 model, thanks to ceramic brakes and carbon fiber construction for the front air splitter, rear diffuser, and spoiler.

: Side view of the long-wheelbase A8 model, known as the A8L. Six-, eight-, and twelve-cylinder engine choices are available.

: The Audi S8, built on the short-wheelbase A8, is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 equipped with two turbos – producing 520 hp.

: The Bentley display at the the 2014 New York Auto show.

: The 2014 Bentley Mulsanne is powered by a traditionally sized 6.8-liter twin turbo V8 that produces 505 hp.

: Bentley’s Flying Spur is powered by a Volkswagen-developed W-12 engine with twin turbos producing 616 hp.

: 2014 Bentley Flying Spur in the back storage room at the 2014 New York Auto Show.

: 2014 Bentley Flying Spur in the back storage room at the 2014 New York Auto Show.

: BMW introduced its 2015 Alpina B6 Gran Coupe with “xDrive” awd. Priced from $118,225, the Alpina targets the more exclusive buyer.

: BMW Executive Ian Robertson introduces the Alpina B6 along with the X4.

: 2015 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe with all-wheel-drive.

: 2015 BMW B6 Alpina wheel.

: According to BMW’s Ian Roberston, the X4 “combines the usefulness of an SUV with the elegance of a coupe”. Looks like a 5-door hatchback to us.

: The 2015 BMW M4 convertible starts at $73,425. Unlike the previous generation, which had a V8, the new M3 features a 3.0 liter inline-six twin turbo producing 425 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.

: BMW’s 2014 2-series coupe replaces the former 1-series coupe, and comes only with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder producing 180 hp.

: Front angle view of a 2014 BMW 2-series coupe.

: Although BMW made a point of creating the 4-series as a coupe line of the 3-series sedan, that didn’t stop it from creating a 435i “Gran Coupe” five-door hatchback. Confusing, no?

: BMW’s first hybrid vehicle is this i8 2+2 coupe. A 1.5-liter engine making 231 hp drives the rear wheels, and a 131 hp electric motor drives the front.

: BMW’s i8 will reach 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and will be priced at $136,625.

: BMW’s only M3 model is a sedan, and features the same 425 hp twin-turbo 6-cylinder as the M4. Pricing starts at $62,000.

: BMW’s all-electric i3.

: The 2014 BMW M4 coupe billed as “an ambassador for efficient dynamics”.

: BMW’s 3-series diesel is badged the 328d, even though it is powered by a 2.0-liter turbodiesel 4-cylinder engine. Prices start at $38,600.

: The 2014 BMW 328d diesel engine is rated at 180hp with 280 foot-pounds of torque, and claims economy of 45 mpg.

: 2014 BMW 750Li long-wheelbase 7-series sedan.

: 2014 BMW X1.

: 2014 BMW X3

: 2014 BMW X5

: 2014 Buick Regal

: 2014 Buick Encore

: 2014 Buick Enclave

: 2014 Buick Lacrosse

: 2014 Buick Verano

: 2014 Buick Verano, rear view.

: Cadillac’s Elmiraj concept coupe features pillarless styling, and is powered by a 4.5-liter twin turbo V8 producing 500 horsepower.

: Cadillac Elmiraj concept coupe. veryone who saw it commented that Cadillac should build it.

: Cadillac Elmiraj concept coupe, rear view.

: The new 2015 Cadillac ATS coupe

: Cadillac’s redesigned 2015 Escalade, front view

: the 2015 Cadillac Escalade XL long-wheelbase model is based on the Chevrolet Suburban.

: 2014 Cadillac ATS sedan

: 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan

: 2014 Cadillac XTS sedan

: 2014 Cadillac CTS-V coupe.

: The 2015 Cadillac ELR electric coupe.

: GM exective Mark Reuss introduces the new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 convertible.

: Chevrolet’s Corvette display at the 2014 New York Auto show.

: The new-for-2015 Chevrolet Suburban, side view.

: The new-for-2015 Chevrolet Suburban, rear view.

: The new-for-2015 Chevrolet Suburban, interior view.

: The new-for-2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, side view.

: A group of Chevrolets featured in the upcoming Transformers movie.

: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Transformers Edition

: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette “Transformers” edition

: This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Indy 500 pace car replica is on display at the General Motors wing.

: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette coupe.

: A 2010 Chevrolet Camaro GTR is a replica of a purpose-built race car used in the Grand Am racing series.

: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 convertible

: 2014 Chevrolet Impala

: 2014 Chevrolet SS

: 2014 Chevrolet Z28 coupe.

: The new-for-2015 Chevrolet full-size Silverado crew cab pickup.

: 2014 Chevrolet Equinox

: 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

: 2014 Chevrolet Spark

: 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

: 2014 Chevrolet Volt

: Chevrolet’s new-for-2015 City Express delivery van, side view

: Chevrolet’s new-for-2015 City Express delivery van, rear cargo view

: Chevrolet’s new-for-2015 Trax mini sport ute.

: Chevrolet’s new-for-2015 Trax mini sport ute.

: Chevrolet’s upcoming Colorado mid-size pickup truck

: Chrysler introduced the 200 sedan, a cousin of the Fiat-based Dodge Dart.

: 2015 Chrysler 200 sedan.

: 2014 Chrysler 300 Hemi

: Chevrolet 300 SRT8 instrument cluster.

: Hood view of a 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT8.

: Dodge introduced its 2015 Challenger, with revised front, rear, and hood.

: Dodge introduced its 2015 Challenger, with revised front, rear, and hood.

: Dodge introduced its 2015 Challenger, with revised front, rear, and hood.

: Dodge introduced its 2015 Charger, with revised front, rear, and hood.

: Dodge introduced its 2015 Charger, with revised front, rear, and hood.

: 2014 Dodge Viper SRT10

: 2014 Dodge Viper SRT10

: A Dodge spokesman introduces a “Shaker Hood” package for the Challenger.

: Dodge Challenger with new “Shaker” package.

: Dodge Challenger with new “Shaker” package.

: Dodge Challenger with new “Shaker” package.

: 2014 Dodge Challenger with two-tone paint and “Shaker” package.

: 2014 Dodge Challenger with Shaker hood option

: 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT8 “Satin Vapor” edition.

: 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT8 “Satin Vapor” edition.

: 2014 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee logo

: 2014 Dodge Charger SRT Super Bee Satin Vapor Edition

: 2014 Dodge Charger SRT Super Bee Satin Vapor Edition

: 2014 Dodge Ram Power Wagon

: 2014 Dodge Journey

: 2014 Dodge Ram Longhorn Edition crew cab

: 2014 Dodge Dart R/T

: 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 commercial crew cab

: 2014 Dodge Durango

: 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab

: 2014 Fiat 500 “1957” edition color-matched wheel.

: The 2014 Fiat 500 “1957 Edition” is designed to resemble the color and look of the first 500 introduced for 1957.

: 2014 Fiat 500L with “Adventurer” package

: 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth edition

: 2014 Fiat 500L

: Bill Ford of Ford Motor Company introduces the 50th anniversary edition Mustang.

: 2015 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 wheel

: 2015 Ford Mustang GT

: 2015 Ford Mustang GT, front view

: 2015 Ford Mustang GT, left rear view

: Ford’s new-for-2015 F-150

: Ford’s new-for-2015 Expedition. This model was equipped with the “King Ranch” luxury package.

: 2014 Ford Raptor

: 2015 Ford Focus sedan

: Ford’s Edge concept vehicle reflects advanced technology being developed for production models.

: This art car started as a 1971 Ford Torino

: 2014 Ford F-150

: 2014 Ford F-150

: 2014 Ford F-350 heavy duty crew cab

: 2014 Ford Fiesta GT hatchback

: 2015 Ford Focus electric vehicle

: GMC’s new-for-2015 Yukon XL

: 2015 GMC Sierra

: GMC’s upcoming midsize Canyon pickup.

: 2014 GMC Acadia

: 2014 GMC Denali

: The new-for-2015 Honda Fit

: 2014 Honda Accord Crosstour

: the new-for-2015 Hyundai Sonata

: The new-for-2015 Hyundai Genesis

: 2014 Hyundai Tucson

: 2015 Infiniti Q70L long-wheelbase sedan

: 2014 Infiniti G37 sedan

: 2014 Infiniti QX80 sport utility vehicle

: 2014 Infiniti QX70

: 2014 Infiniti QX60

: 2015 Jaguar F-type coupe concept, which will go on sale summer of 2014.

: Jaguar’s C-X17 sport utility concept

: The 2014 Jaguar F-Type convertible, currently in production.

: 2014 Jaguar XJ sedan

: Jeep’s new-for-2015 mini SUV, the Renegade, is introduced to the press.

: The 2015 Jeep Renegade features a traverse-mounted 4-cylinder engine.

: 2015 Jeep Renegade

: 2015 Jeep Renegade

: 2014 Jeep Cherokee

: 2014 Jeep Cherokee “Trail Carver” edition

: 2014 Jeep Wrangler 4-door

: 2014 Jeep Wrangler “Willys” edition

: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

: 2014 Jeep Patriot

: Kia GT-4 Stinger concept car

: Kia GT-4 Stinger concept car

: 2015 Kia K900

: 2014 Kia Cadenza

: 2014 Kia Soul Electric

: Land Rover brand chief Gerry McGovern introduced the Discovery concept. According to him, “There will be three families within the brand: Range Rovers, which talk to luxury and refinement; Discovery models for utility; and Defenders that will talk to purpose and durability,”