Next week kicks off the 2018 North American International Auto Show, or more colloquially known as the Detroit Auto Show. Ahead of the big event, MLive put together a slideshow of historic photos from the show’s past.
We weren’t there, but it’s pretty incredible to see the show floor from thirty and forty years ago. The stands were filled with more primitive displays, futuristic concept cars, and some pretty bad haircuts. We spy numerous General Motors brands’ concepts on the stands including the Pontiac Trans Sport, Corvette Indy concept, and many more. It’s also incredible to see some obscure cars by today’s standards in fresh paint and sparkling under the lights.
One stark contrast from the past and present? The types of cars on display. This year looks poised to be full of pickup trucks as the market continues to shift from passenger cars. From General Motors, we’ll see the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado in all its glory.
Perhaps one day we’ll look back at 2018 photos and smirk at the massive utility vehicles on display. Check out the photos in the video up above.
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It reminds me of the John Travolta’s character in the movie ‘Get Shorty’ where he describes the Oldsmobile Silhouette as being the Cadillac of minivans.
Liked all of the GM stuff!
Check out that cutting edge LED instrument cluster from the mid 80s Corvette.
I am sure somebody from the 80s were complaining about it. I amazed at how many people are not happy unless they are complaining!
You’re complaining right now.
What product am I complaining about?
You’re always on this site complaining about how you want GM to give you money for owning their cars. You suck.
It’s called loyalty something you know nothing about!
It’s not loyalty. It actually you begging for a corporate handout for doing nothing.