Chicago Classic & Performance Auto Events

Though the Chicago Auto Show is often thought as the event where Ford or Honda makes an announcement about their next mid-size sedan, they also routinely have supercars on display, including:

• Aston Martin DB 11
• Bugatti Chiron
• Lamborghini Aventador S
• Lotus Evora
• McLaren 570S
• Rolls-Royce Wraith

The Chicago Auto Show usually has a surprise or two in store as well, and it can be worth the trip just to see such a large collection of unique, high-performance, high-class automobiles.

The Cars & Cops Car Show benefits the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to offer financial support and assistance to the families of slain or injured Chicago police officers. Cars & Cops showcases everything from American classics to hot rods to modern exotics, and each vehicle on display will be judged by a panel of seasoned collectors and knowledgeable celebrity judges.

With no admission charges for spectators and families (donations are accepted), Cars & Cops can be a great show to take the kids to and introduce them to the world of classic cars.

While the Chicago Auto Show is a great opportunity to see exotic cars and Cars & Cops showcases all tiers of automobile for a good cause, the Chicago Classic Auto Show is just what it sounds like: somewhere to see the vehicles of yesteryear in pristine shape. Previous years have included

• 1953 General Motors Futurliner #10
• 1935 Wetteroth/Schoof Special Indy Race Car
• 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Aero Coupe
• 1967 Yenko Stinger YS-119

With over 600 domestic and foreign classic cars on display, the Chicago Classic Auto Show is worth devoting the weekend to.