Art and the Automobile exhibit paints a classic picture

The Canadian International AutoShow is a celebration of what's new, now and wow in the car industry.

It's also an opportunity for car buffs to reflect on the past – and for more than a decade the Cruise Nationals has showcased the best custom vintage restored cars and trucks.

This year, a concours-quality classic-car display is being added to the mix: The Art and the Automobile exhibit, sponsored by the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the CBC television drama Murdoch Mysteries.

Nineteen classic cars will be featured, including Canada's oldest car, a Seth Taylor steam buggy from 1867.

Each car will be framed by a "streetscape" of Toronto architecture from the corresponding decade of each vehicle. And the art of Canadian automotive artists Ken Dallison and Jay Koka will be on display within the exhibit.

The show, located at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, opens to the public at noon on Feb. 13.

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