Best of the LA Auto Show 2008

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:47 pm

Well, what would you expect from me? New cars?

The 328 definitely took the cake for me. The Porsche Speedster belongs to Jerry Seinfeld. The E-Type was really incredible and well done. The Scarab is a modern recreation of the classic model.

spitfire · Post by **spitfire** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:32 am

Those are fantastic, it is amazing to see BMW motorcycles from the 20's and that BMW essentially has not changed its grille other than shortening it for all of these years. Unlike some of our local manufacturers that seem to change every other week.

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:04 pm

True, there are few who have not changed the basic design of the grill. Even Bugatti, who designed a grill straight from their pre-war cars for the Veyron, hasn't used it on all their models throughout the years.

caliwagon · Post by **caliwagon** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:06 pm

Was that a 356 prototype? At Pebble Beach this year they had the first-ever Porsche prototype, and it looked like that one.

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:13 pm

You know, I'm not sure! I didn't get a chance to really check out the silver one because I was literally running by.

spitfire · Post by **spitfire** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:50 pm

I was glimpsing that 328 some more and the side vents they show are now seen on the M series cars. I have to say that car is just amazing to look at.

Post by **Steve Simmons** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:59 pm

I agree. I spent a lot of time staring at it. Unfortunately I just had the little point and shoot with me so the contrast is a bit extreme, but here are a few more photos...