Cobble Beach Classics at Canadian International AutoShow 2026. 1906–2003 Collector Icons

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Cobble Beach Classics returns to the Canadian International AutoShow 2026 with one of the most extraordinary curated collector car exhibits in North America. Filmed in stunning 4K HDR 60p, this exclusive showcase spans over 100 years of automotive history — from a 1906 Canadian-built Russell to a 2003 BMW Alpina Z8 Roadster.   Presented by the prestigious Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, this must-see exhibit features eight ultra-rare, historically significant collector automobiles, generously supported by private collectors, renowned museums, and the GM Heritage Collection.   This year’s Cobble Beach Classics lineup includes:   • 1906 Russell Model B – Canada’s earliest surviving Russell  • 1924 Delage GL Skiff Torpedo by Labourdette – Grand Luxe French coachbuilt elegance  • 1927 Duesenberg Model X Speedster – One-of-a-kind American show car  • 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing – Iconic fuel-injected masterpiece  • 1961 Chevrolet Mako Shark I Corvette – Legendary GM concept car  • 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340 – Concours-restored Mopar muscle  • 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV – Italian V12 supercar royalty  • 2003 BMW Alpina Z8 Roadster – One of only 555 built worldwide   From brass-era innovation and coachbuilt European luxury to American muscle, Italian supercars, and modern German performance engineering, this exhibit showcases the dramatic evolution of automotive artistry, design, and performance.   The Cobble Beach Classics display has been a fan-favourite at the Canadian International AutoShow since 2015, drawing enthusiasts, photographers, historians, and collectors eager to see rare machines seldom displayed publicly.   If you love classic cars, concours-level restorations, rare concept vehicles, supercars, muscle cars, and automotive history — this is one of the most important exhibits at the Toronto AutoShow 2026.   Filmed on Media Day in cinematic 4K HDR 60p for maximum detail, color depth, and realism.   📍 Location: Toronto, Ontario  🏁 Event: Canadian International AutoShow 2026  🏆 Exhibit: Cobble Beach Classics   Subscribe for more exclusive AutoShow 2026 coverage, rare collector cars, supercars, concept cars, luxury vehicles, and high-performance automotive content.

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00:23This car is a 1906 Russell Model B.

00:27It was built in Leeside, Ontario, which was essentially Bayview and Moore Avenue.

00:33And it's a really special car. It's still driven a lot by the owner, and we're so lucky to have

00:38this car still alive.

00:40There were not a lot of them built, and so I think it's particularly attractive.

00:45This car won its class at Cobble Beach last year, and it is a wonderful survivor.

00:58This car won its class at Cobble Beach.

01:03This car won its class at Cobble Beach.

01:07This car won its class at Cobble Beach.

01:33The other cars in this exhibit, the 1924 Delage.

01:37That car has the body by Laborde, and it's a special car. It was in the movie Chariots of Fire.

01:44Again, a very interesting car. 1924, 100 horsepower.

01:51And it has a front, and it has a rear, like a Phaeton.

01:54Beautiful Oakwood car with a mahogany boat tail and an aluminum bonnet.

01:58Behind it!

01:59Behind it!

02:00Every single one.

02:35Behind it is the 1927 Duesenberg Model X. It was the only one built of that Roadster style and it

02:43was built for the Chicago World's Fair in 1928. Again, a wonderful car, no windshield wipers.

03:14The car behind it is a 1971 Cuda, Barracuda, 340 Hemi engine in it. One of the first Cudas built.

03:23Beautiful car and it's original color.

03:26We have just down here.

04:10We have just down beside me a 1955 300 SL Gullwing. Again, another beautiful car. And then the car.

04:20We have just down here.

04:21Hello, my name's

05:01And then the car just behind it

05:03is a 1961 Macko Shark.

05:06It was a concept car built by Bill Mitchell,

05:09who was then the director of General Motors.

05:11He was the chief designer of General Motors.

05:14And he built that car.

05:17It's a little bit longer than a normal Corvette.

05:19From that car came the 1963 split window,

05:23the Gen 2, the C2 Corvette.

05:25Bill Mitchell did some incredible work with that car,

05:29400 horsepower.

05:40In the middle of the C2 Corvette,

05:43the engine for the C2 Corvette.

06:02Over in the far corner we have a 1972 Lamborghini SV Miura, again another wonderful special car

06:09and we're so lucky to have that here with us.

06:46And then finally we have the two

06:472003 BMW Z8 Alpena version, a very rare model.

06:53Hope you enjoy the Concorde.

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