A preview of what will appeal to classic car fans at the 2016 New York Auto Show March 25 – April 3

The 2016 New York International Auto Show opens to the public at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Friday March 25th at 10am. As we were attending the press preview of the show on the 23rd and 24th, we decided that we didn’t feel the need to capture images of all new car makes and model present at the show the way we have in the past. Also, we opted not to cover every new-vehicle introduction presented by a top auto executive. Motor Trend, Autoweek, and Car & Driver are better equipped to deliver this news than we are.

Instead, we decided to focus on classic cars that were on hand at the show (because there are a number of them), and on new vehicles that we feel embody classic appeal. In other words, cars that auto enthusiasts like us would enjoy seeing. Ugly for the sake of being new and different just doesn’t cut it anymore.

For starters, the Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey will be on the front lower level all week with ten member-supplied cars such as 1956 & 57 Chevrolet Bel Air convertibles, a 1961 Chrysler 300 coupe, a 1937 Packard Super Eight, a 1940 Ford coupe, a 1931 Ford Model A, a 1923 Detroit Electric, 1909 Cadillac Model 30, and 1911 Hupmobile Model 20. See our Picture Collection at the bottom of this article.

At the rear of the basement, you’ll also find a group of restored New York City Police Cars dating back to the 1950s, and -90s New York City police cars on display. This is the third year the group has been there, and the collection is still worth a look because there are several new and different vehicles this year.

To go with their updated GT-R high-performance coupe, Nissan is displaying a collection of vintage Skyline GT-Rs – one made during each of the six prior generations that were introduced in 1969, 1973, 1989, 1995, 1999, and 2007. Throughout the show floor, you’ll also come across a 1979 BMW mid-engine M1, a 1971 Volvo P1800 coupe, a 1970s Datsun 240Z, and a 2002 Acura NSX.

Show hours are 10am-10pm (Sundays 10am-7pm) through Sunday April 3, 2016.

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: 1969 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R

: 1969 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R

: 1969 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R

: We appreciated the James Bond style switchgear on the 1969 Nissan Skyline GT-R.

: 1973 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R

: 1990 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R

: 1995 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R

: 1999 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R

: 2016 NISSAN GT-R

: 1957 CHEVROLET BEL AIR

: 1937 PACKARD SUPER EIGHT

: 1909 CADILLAC MODEL 30

: 1940 FORD

: 1923 DETROIT ELECTRIC

: 1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR

: On display by the Alfa Romeo section is this 33 Stradiale – one of 18 made from 1967-69. Its V8 engine, based on racing designs, will take this car to 60 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds. The car sold for $17,000 in 1968 ($118,000 in today’s dollars). Today, they’re worth well over $10 million. The yellow model in the background is a 4C Spyder.

: Volvo showcased two 1962-73 style P1800 coupes near their main display area.

: Along the walkway to the North Wing of the Javitz Center, you’ll find this 2002 Acura NSX – fitted with Japanese domestic market Honda badges.

: On the basement level, you’ll find this restored 1948 Ford pickup that was originally pressed into service as an ice cream truck.

: You’ll also find this 1966 Ford ice cream service truck next to the ’48.

: 1930 MACK FIRE TRUCK

: 1958 FORD CUSTOM 300

: 1959 FORD CUSTOM 300

: 1966 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE

: One of the 1961 Plymouth Furys originally used in the television show “Car 54”. According to one of the museum curators, it was painted red because the official green and black colors did not show up well on cameras.

: 1973 PLYMOUTH FURY

: 1974 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE

: Pre-1977 style 14-inch Chrysler wheels looked like this.

: 1977 and later Chrysler police car wheels featured larger holes for heat ventilation. Center caps were also perforated to aid cooling.

: 1977 PLYMOUTH FURY

: 1977 PLYMOUTH FURY rear quarter view

: 1988 DODGE DIPLOMAT The NY City police department used Plymouth Fury sister models throughout the 1980s with the exception of the 1988 model year. During that one year, only the Diplomat was available with a 4-barrel carb V8 engine.

: 1988 DODGE DIPLOMAT

: 1989 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

: A Chevrolet Camaro to Pontiac Firebird Trans Am conversion by specialty builder Trans Am Worldwide of Tallahassee, Florida.

: A Chevrolet Camaro to Pontiac Firebird Trans Am conversion by specialty builder Trans Am Worldwide of Tallahassee, Florida.

: A Chevrolet Camaro to Pontiac Firebird Trans Am conversion by specialty builder Trans Am Worldwide of Tallahassee, Florida.

: A Chevrolet Camaro to Pontiac Firebird Trans Am conversion by specialty builder Trans Am Worldwide of Tallahassee, Florida.

: Since low-profile whitewall tires aren’t too commonplace, we felt this Rolls Royce wheel was worth a closer look.

: 2016 ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM DROPHEAD COUPE, with whitewalls.

: 2017 FORD GT

: 2017 FORD GT

: 2017 FORD GT

: 2017 FORD GT

: 2016 FORD MUSTANG GT

: 2016 FORD MUSTANG GT

: 2017 FIAT 124 CONVERTIBLE

: 2017 FIAT 124 CONVERTIBLE – driver’s seat view

: 2017 FIAT 124 CONVERTIBLE

: 2017 FIAT 124 CONVERTIBLE

: 2017 FIAT 124 CONVERTIBLE

: 2017 FIAT 124 CONVERTIBLE

: 2016 MERCEDES G65 AMG, powered by a twin-turbo V12 making 630 horsepower.

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS NEW YORK CONCEPT CAR Sized to slot in between BMW 3- and 5-series, Hyundai’s concept car hints at production cues.

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS NEW YORK CONCEPT CAR The concept not only hints at future design direction; it will also result in a real car within the next 18 months, according to Hyundai insiders.

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS NEW YORK CONCEPT As Hyundai spins off their luxury cars into a separate “Genesis” brand, the production version of this concept will join the G90 model already in production.

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS NEW YORK We felt the paint color choice was a great attention-getter at the show.

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS NEW YORK

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS NEW YORK

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS NEW YORK

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS G90 Currently, the G90 is the only Genesis model actually in production so far…

: HYUNDAI / GENESIS G90 …but we’d say they have a winner on their hands. It looks more like a Mercedes S-class than an actual Mercedes does.

: Mazda introduced this power-retractable hardtop “RF” version of their Miata model. Top-down, the RF looks the same as the soft top version. Top up, it fills the coupe void in Mazda’s current lineup.

: 2016 MAZDA MIATA soft top convertible

: MAZDA MIATA SPEEDSTER CONCEPT

: 2016 MAZDA MIATA GLOBAL MX-5 CUP RACE CAR Mazda offers this racetrack ready Miata for approximately $53,000. It’s named after the racing series consisting only of Miatas of any vintage.

: According to Mazda, the MIATA SPYDER CONCEPT is a modern interpretation of the classic roadster. It features a “spyder bikini top”, lowered coilover suspension, 17″ wheels, upgraded 4-piston Brembo 4-piston brake calipers, and more.

: Porsche introduced their new-for-2017 BOXSTER model. Designated “718”, it pays tribute to Porsche’s 4-cylinder mid-engined racing machines from the 1950s and 1960s that used the same number designation.

: Unlike the outgoing Boxster, this one will feature a turbo 4-cylinder engine instead of a 6.

: 2017 PORSCHE 911R The 911R is a response to customer feedback about the most recent motorsports-infused 911 GT3 RS. Using the GT3 RS as a starting point, the 911R is powered by the same 500hp (377kW) naturally-aspirated flat-six engine. But the 911R is 110lbs (50kg) lighter than the GT3 RS, thanks to its magnesium roof, carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber fender, and lightweight wiring loom. Instead of a 7-speed clutchless manual transmission, there’s a clutch pedal, a gear lever, and six real manual gears.

: 2017 PORSCHE 911 TURBO – Since all versions of the 911 are now turbocharged, the “Turbo” model pole vaults to the top of the lineup with all-wheel-drive and more power thanks to a TWIN turbo 6-cylinder.

: 2017 PORSCHE 911 TURBO – The new Turbo model makes 540 horsepower in standard Turbo form, or 580 hp in Turbo S form

: Porsche also introduced their new, smaller SUV model named the Macan. Priced and sized below the Cayenne, the Macan is powered by a 4-cylinder turbo engine.

: Jaguar introduced their new 2017 F PACE small crossover SUV. It’s powered by a 380-hp supercharged V6.

: 2016 JAGUAR F-TYPE. Not shown here (but at the show) is Jaguar’s F-Type SVR model with a 550-hp V8.

: 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER & CHARGER SRT8 HELLCAT EDITIONS

: 2016 DODGE CHARGER SRT8 HELLCAT

: 2016 DODGE CHALLENGER HELLCAT

: 2016 DODGE CHARGER

: 2016 DODGE CHARGER

: 2016 DODGE CHARGER

: 2016 DODGE CHARGER & CHALLENGER

: 2016 CHEVROLET CAMARO ZL1

: 2016 MERCEDES-AMG GT COUPE

: 2016 MERCEDES-AMG GT COUPE

: 2016 MERCEDES AMG GT WHEEL. With an AMG logo like that along the wheel lip, who needs an unsightly wheel weight?

: Making its world premiere was the 2017 MERCEDES E-CLASS sedan.

: Mercedes also debuted their new-for-2017 C-CLASS COUPE.

: 2016 MASERATI GRANTURISMO COUPE

: Maserati premiered its first-ever SUV, the LEVANTE.

: Front view of Alfa Romeo’s new 2017 GUILIA sedan, which is powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6.

: With a whopping 505-hp and 443 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2017 GUILIA encroaches on supercar territory.

: 2016 ACURA NSX

: Lexus introduced its new 2017 LC500 COUPE.

: BMW’s electric hybrid 7-series (740e) is powered by a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter turbo along with a 111-hp electric motor.

: 2016 AUDI S5 CONVERTIBLE.

: 2016 AUDI R8 V10. We’ve never seen an R8 in a color that resembles British racing green before.

: 2016 AUDI R8 V10

: 2016 AUDI R8 V10, with carbon fiber spoiler.

: 2016 AUDI R8 V10

: 2016 AUDI R8 V10 interior

: 2016 AUDI R8 V10

: 2016 AUDI TT COUPE

: 2016 DODGE RAM pickup. The grille looks like it’s already fitted with an aftermarket bull bar.

: 2016 DODGE RAM. Yes, we know “Ram” has been declared its own brand name separate from Dodge. But we’ll just call it the Dodge Ram, since undoubtedly Chrysler will switch things back eventually.

: We liked the classic proportions and classic-modern styling Volvo has captured with its new S90 sedan.

: 2017 VOLVO S90

: 2017 VOLVO S90

: 2017 VOLVO S90

: 2016 VOLVO XC90

: Buick’s AVISTA concept coupe is based on the bones of the Cadillac ATS Coupe and Chevrolet Camaro. Will it be built? Buick won’t say, though the automaker did state that the design will influence future products.