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The offbeat side of the Toronto auto show, as seen through the lens of Globe photographer Fred Lum

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A 1950 Cadillac Cyclone concept car.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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A 1950 Cadillac Cyclone concept car sits near the entrance to the Art and the Automobile exhibit.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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This 1976 Volkswagen Westfalia.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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Toyota’s i-Road concept vehicle on display during te media preview at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto on Feb. 12. Three-wheeled, it’s meant to invoke the manoeuvreability of motorcycles but with the safety of a car.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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A GMC Denali is displayed on uprights giving a view of the undercarriage.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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Dan Ramsay has his hair trimmed by Yoshi Suyama at the Scion booth.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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Canadian Automobile Association mint tins.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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Mike Brisbin cleans a display screen at the Mini booth. A Mini Superleggera Concept vehicle is left.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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Watching the goings on at the Canadian International Auto Show.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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Ryan Schmidt cleans up a Smart ebike.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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A group of Volkswagen employees hold a meeting before their vehicles are unveiled.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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Anthony Baptiste wipes down the windshield of a BMW.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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The Smart car display.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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Emily Peck and her high heels are representing Castrol during media preview day.Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail

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