Baltimore Auto Show 2010
A few times in the past I have given to Miquel as his Valentine’s present, a visit to the auto show in Baltimore’s Convention Center. In the years past, it has been overwhelmingly amazing and it was almost too much show to see in one visit.
This year, I was excited to have more Valentines to take, and we set out yesterday to the Maryland Auto Show. There were some noticeable changes at the start. Not having gone the past two years, I guess some changes were to be expected. One thing different was that free parking at Camden Yards with a free shuttle bus to the Convention Center was no longer available.
We drove in, parked on Eutaw Street, and walked in the high snow and icy sidewalks with a whipping wind and made our way to the Convention Center.
Here are the images of our day. (More images on my gallery HERE )
A blue Genesis Coupe took Miquel’s interest.
Baltimore Car Show
Miquel in a Genesis Coupe
Silas liked the car that held the bikes…
Silas at the Car Show
The girls pose before they go their separate ways.
A red truck got Miquel and Enric’s interest. Perhaps all the snow around us…
Enric and Miquel
The camaros were a big attraction…
Camaro “Black” Concept
Camaro
Why not try a Vette while at the car show too?
Enric, Miranda, and Silas in the Corvette
Miranda shows Silas a rugged Jeep.
Miranda and Silas
Silas got to “test drive” a few cars and trucks.
Silas, test driving.
John told me to check out the Jaguar XK, which I sat in…mmmm it felt like it was made for me.
Jaguar XK
Close by was the Lamborghini, a car show favorite, for sure.
Lamborghini
Miquel lets Silas have some fun.
Miquel, Silas, and Jenny
Miranda picks a car, and takes a rest.
Miranda
Ford had a Foosball table….
Foosball
Silas lends a hand
Miquel, Miranda, and Laura jump in to play
Our group puzzles over a truck’s stick in the back, what is it for?
What is this for?
Miquel and Erin decide it’s to help get up into the truck and climb up!
At the top
Ford also had the “Car of the Year”
Car of the year
…and a Robot!
Hank.
Hank the Ford Robot
Which Silas enjoyed…
Silas waves to the Robot
The robot gets a giggle from Silas, and everyone else!
Laura got to try out a Mini
Laura in a Mini Cooper
After a great first floor, our disappointment came upstairs. Where we are used to seeing two more whole floors of cars, British cars, owned cars, hot-rods, and a conference room full of Mercedes, BMW’s, and Porsches, they were not there this year. Nor were there any Dodge’s or Nissans on the first floor. An issue of the weather or a sign of the times of our economy? Anyone know why?
Sadly Empty
In all, thanks to family and being together, it was a fun outing; just certainly not what we’re used to.
More photos of the Maryland Auto Show HERE
Where’s the photos of the Subaru’s?…They are the only nameplate that had better year over year sales of any mfgr.
I missed those! They were represented there at the show.