Yesterday, as we promised our son Kyle to visit a car show which is called the “Auto Focus Motorshow & Auto Expo” at the Bonifacio Global City open field. Even though it was raining that afternoon, my son was able to see all the automobile manufacturers and distributors who participated in this event.

Various new cars, pick ups and SUV models from Cherry, Suzuki, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, and Mercedes Benz were displayed. I even learned later that cars displayed were available for test drive.

We only missed the on-site voting for “Petron Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards,” this is to determine the most popular automobile maker and model in the country. Maybe I could give you in my later post the results of this survey and the “Automobile of the Year” and “Model of the Year” awardees chosen by the people who attended this event.

As for Kyle’s choice. He forgot his favorite car Volvo XC90 when he was able to see Isuzu Alterra with a wide flat TV attached at the back of the front set while showing one of his favorite movie “Transformer”.

I was shocked and fascinated when I saw the recent 2008 Trans Sport Show showcasing timeless cars which I and my son attended last week. Imagine only 2,048 units were manufactured and maybe distributed world wide. I never thought we have that in the Philippines.

Think about this: prformance muscle car from 1967 Mercury Cougar tail light panel minus the chrome trim, a flip-up spoiler, and two sets of air scoops on each side. This was also the first American car to feature a factory roll bar.

Another is a series of Ford Mustangs specially modified by Carroll Shelby’s company and sold as a series. A 428-in³ (7 L) big-block V8 pumping out well over 350 bhp where the early Shelby Mustangs were very competition oriented This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as “Eleanor“, was featured alongside Nicholas Cage in the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds.

Retail price in 1967:
Shelby GT500: $4,195
Power disc brakes: $63.77
Power steering: $84.47
Shoulder harness: $50.76
Select-O-Matic transmission: $50.00
Air conditioner, SelectAire: $356.09
Exhaust emission control system: $45.45 Closed crankcase emission system: $5.19 Fold-down rear seat (mandatory): $64.77 Radio, AM push-button: $57.51
Deluxe wheels: $185.00
Rallye stripe: $34.95

Price today range from $90K for a restorable derelict upward to $200K for a vehicle with a proper provenance and race history.

Yesterday my son and I attended the 2008 Trans Sport Show, the country’s premier and longest running automotive event at the Megatrade Hall, Bldg B SM Megamall, Bldg B., Ortigas Center. The show will run from April 16-20, 2008.  Even though I was not feeling well because I was having a bad headache brought about by flu I got last Monday (we got hit by the rain after renewing car registration). But because I have promise Kyle to be there so we went there anyway.

 The Trans Sport show showcases new car models that was modified and upgraded as well as vintage cars, the ribbon was cut by Secretary of Environment Lito Atienza. But what captured my attention the most is the Mustang GT 500 that was featured in the movie “Italian Job” I was surprised that we have that kind of car here in the Philippines. Maybe I could feature all the cars that was displayed there in my new Suplado Info.

 We are planning to be there again this Sunday because we have not spent to much time yesterday because since it was yet the first day. Other cars are not yet ready for display other are still covered. I will post the latest here in my next article.

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The 2008 Trans Sport Show, the country premier and longest running automotive event at the Megatrade Hall, Bldg B SM Megamall, Bldg B., Ortigas Center