Salguod Gallery: NAIAS 2005

Snow in Ohio ...

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:08:47 -0500

You know, when they start bring out equipment like this, sane people would stay home. We are not sane people, however, off to Michigan!

... Snow in Detroit

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:10:54 -0500

The view from the convention center upon arrival. The good news was the snow kept the crowds down for most of the day.

2005 Saleen Mustang

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:13:08 -0500

This was the first year for the new 'Stang and Saleen had one right out in the lobby. Check out the tunneled rear lights.

1936 Lincoln Zephyr

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:18:17 -0500

Lincoln was introducing the 2006 Zephyr (background) and had this beautiful '36 model on display. After this fanfare, the new Zephyr gets renamed the FLTHP or some such unpronouncable nonsense for 2007 (It's MKZ, actually).

1936 Zephyr detail

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:19:01 -0500

Mark LT Chopper by OCC

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:22:36 -0500

"The build of the one-of-a-kind chopper inspired by Lincoln's all-new luxury pickup truck." according to Lincoln. Which is sillier, a Lincoln "luxury pickup" or a Lincoln chopper? Cool bike, though.

2005 Jaguar XKR

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:23:11 -0500

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:24:08 -0500

2005 Aston Martin Vantage

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:24:56 -0500

2005 Aston Martin Vantage

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:25:20 -0500

Volvo Video Wagon

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:27:09 -0500

This Volvo wagon had video screens in all the windows promoting it's environmental responsability.

2005 Volvo 3CC

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:28:05 -0500

2005 Volvo 3CC

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:28:26 -0500

2005 Volvo 3CC

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:28:50 -0500

2005 Mazda MX-Crossport

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:32:46 -0500

Preview of the CX-7