2009 OC Auto Show-So Close To The Happiest Place On Earth, Yet SO Far From It.

The happiest place on earth (Disneyland) is approximately less than a mile away from the Anaheim Convention Center, where the 2009 OC Auto Show is being held.

2009 OC Auto Show

But once inside the center, the happy vibe that resonates outside disappears like a wizard in a Disney movie because:

1. The economy sucks so many people have pulled out and are not participating or showing new product
2. Even when things were good this show mysteriously garnered little attention even though 99.9% of all great car trends in the last 25 years have germinated within a 200 mile radius of this hotbed.



That said, a couple cars of note here...Acura ZDX production version that I surprisingly liked in its finished garb.

I think it's better looking (outside AND inside) than the Infiniti FX, its main competition.

If you're in the area, go see and tell me if I'm right or I should get a new Ray-Ban prescription.

Also, the Stingray concept is there from the Chicago Auto Show (Done outside of GM) and in my opinion is the best looking Vette since the 1963 split window fastback (Yes, it copies a lot of queues from it but who cares, it's bitchin'!)

I liked the tuned Lexus IS in their booth that was in Monterey and well as the performance modded 335 sedan in the BMW booth, although LOSE the side stripe on the car...brutal!

The Audi booth looked nice and had some sharp cars all dressed in white and there were a selection of Infiniti G37 convertibles to peruse.

The Cadillac Volt was there...er, Converj...

And many of the other usual suspects including the cute little Ford Fiesta.

Check out the nice selection of photos I put together for you, sit back and see the show and tell us your faves and naves from the gallery!

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2009 OC Auto Show