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The New York Auto Show with Stunning Cars from the 1960s

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An international auto show is held annually in Manhattan in late March or early April. It takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. It usually begins or closes the day after Easter weekend. The show has been held annually since 1900. Originally held at the New York Coliseum, the show moved to the Javits Center in 1987. It was the first automobile exhibition in North America.

Several auto companies release their production and concept vehicles to the press every year before the show opens. There are individual programs and conferences, forums, symposiums, and other gatherings related to automobiles during the show. Additionally, the Greater New York Auto Dealers Association (GNYADA) and the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) hold corporate meetings and events. The economic impact of the ten-day event is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Here are some stunning photos of the New York Auto Show from the late 1960s.

#1 A variety of Chevrolet Camaro’s on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

A variety of Chevrolet Camaro's on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

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#2 A Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

A Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

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#3 A 350 Chevrolet Camaro SS hardtop on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

A 350 Chevrolet Camaro SS hardtop on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

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#4 Chevrolet’s Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

Chevrolet's Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#5 New York Auto Show, 1966

New York Auto Show, 1966

Miss Hurst Golden Shifter, Linda Vaughn, hands out flyers to show-goers touting the Summers' Brothers "Golden Rod" Land Speed Record of 409.227 miles per hour.

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#6 New York Auto Show, 1965

New York Auto Show, 1965

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#7 Chevrolet Astro I in New York Auto Show, 1967

Chevrolet Astro I in New York Auto Show, 1967

While Chevrolet's Astro I may never see production, some features from it are sure to appear. One is the periscopic rear-view mirror mounted in the roof that gives the driver a panoramic view of happenings behind. Another is a practice common to truck fleets, that of painting the hood in a non-reflective black. There is too much interest in "twin-grip" steering controla as featured in the Astro I for this idea to lay dormant for long, and the idea of putting all of the hand controls on the left in a console integral with the panel makes sense. As for the seats, the automatic roof entry and reclining feature may make lower car practical.

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#8 American businessman and Chrystler president Lynn A. Townsend leans on a new 1965 Chrystler at an auto show in New York City, 1964.

American businessman and Chrystler president Lynn A. Townsend leans on a new 1965 Chrystler at an auto show in New York City, 1964.

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#9 Ford Shelby Cobra GT 500 on display at the N.Y. Auto Show, 1968

Ford Shelby Cobra GT 500 on display at the N.Y. Auto Show, 1968

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#10 Ford Mustang Mach I, New York Auto Show, 1967

Ford Mustang Mach I, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#11 Ford Mustang Mach I (prototype), New York Auto Show, 1967

Ford Mustang Mach I (prototype), New York Auto Show, 1967

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#12 A Toyota Sports 800 on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

A Toyota Sports 800 on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

The car is powered by a air cooled two-cylinder boxer engine. The car averaged 44mpg.

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#13 Chevrolet’s Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

Chevrolet's Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#14 Chevrolet’s Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

Chevrolet's Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#15 Chevrolet’s Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

Chevrolet's Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#16 Ford Mustang Mach I (prototype), New York Auto Show, 1967

Ford Mustang Mach I (prototype), New York Auto Show, 1967

The feature closest to production reality is the rectangular lighting system now being campaigned for approval from the licensing authorities of the 50 states and the provinces of Canada.

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#17 Ford Mustang Mach I (prototype), New York Auto Show, 1967

Ford Mustang Mach I (prototype), New York Auto Show, 1967

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#18 The new Sunbeam Arrow on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

The new Sunbeam Arrow on display at the New York Auto Show, 1967

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#19 Chevrolet’s Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

Chevrolet's Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#20 Chevrolet’s Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

Chevrolet's Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#21 Chevrolet’s Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

Chevrolet's Astro I, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#22 The Bizzarrini GT America is the imported, fiberglass version of the Bizzarrini GT5300 created by former Ferrari and ISO designer Giotto Bizzarrini of Italy, New York Auto Show, 1967

The Bizzarrini GT America is the imported, fiberglass version of the Bizzarrini GT5300 created by former Ferrari and ISO designer Giotto Bizzarrini of Italy, New York Auto Show, 1967

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#23 Statuesque model Nell Theobald poses April 8 with Ludwig, a lion, during a promotion session inside the New York Coliseum for an automobile manufacturer.

Statuesque model Nell Theobald poses April 8 with Ludwig, a lion, during a promotion session inside the New York Coliseum for an automobile manufacturer.

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#24 Lee Iacocca automobile executive, displaying a range of Fords at an auto show, New York, US, 1964.

Lee Iacocca automobile executive, displaying a range of Fords at an auto show, New York, US, 1964.

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#25 Lee Iacocca automobile executive, at an auto show, New York, US, 1964.

Lee Iacocca automobile executive, at an auto show, New York, US, 1964.

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#26 Lee Iacocca automobile executive, at an auto show, New York, US, 1964.

Lee Iacocca automobile executive, at an auto show, New York, US, 1964.

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#27 A general view of the British Motor Corporation Jaguar Cars stand during the New York International Auto Show at the New York, 1968

A general view of the British Motor Corporation Jaguar Cars stand during the New York International Auto Show at the New York, 1968

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#28 The British Motor Corporation stand during the New York International Auto Show at the New York Coliseum convention center on 2nd April 1968 in New York City

The British Motor Corporation stand during the New York International Auto Show at the New York Coliseum convention center on 2nd April 1968 in New York City

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#29 Aston Martin DB-5 at the New York Auto Show, 1965

Aston Martin DB-5 at the New York Auto Show, 1965

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#30 James Bond Aston Martin DB-5 at the New York Auto Show, 1965

James Bond Aston Martin DB-5 at the New York Auto Show, 1965

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#31 American Motors AMX Prototype (Vignale) at the New York Auto Show, 1966

American Motors AMX Prototype (Vignale) at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#32 Aston Martin DB-6 at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Aston Martin DB-6 at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#33 Bentley Old No. 1 at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Bentley Old No. 1 at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#34 Brooks Stevens Excalibur at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Brooks Stevens Excalibur at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#35 Buick LeSabre Custom Convertible at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Buick LeSabre Custom Convertible at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#36 Cadillac Fleetwood at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Cadillac Fleetwood at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#37 Chrysler 300X Concept Car at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Chrysler 300X Concept Car at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#38 Chrysler 300X Concept Car at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Chrysler 300X Concept Car at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#39 Chrysler Crown Imperial ‘Mobile Executive’ at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Chrysler Crown Imperial 'Mobile Executive' at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#40 Cord Phaeton at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Cord Phaeton at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#41 Corvette Mako Shark II at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Corvette Mako Shark II at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#42 Corvette Mako Shark II at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Corvette Mako Shark II at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#43 Dodge Charger III at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Dodge Charger III at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#44 Goldenrod at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Goldenrod at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#45 Jaguar E-Type at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Jaguar E-Type at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#46 Jaguar E-Type at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Jaguar E-Type at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#47 Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#48 New York Auto Show, 1966

New York Auto Show, 1966

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New York Auto Show, 1966

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New York Auto Show, 1966

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New York Auto Show, 1966

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New York Auto Show, 1966

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New York Auto Show, 1966

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New York Auto Show, 1966

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New York Auto Show, 1966

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#56 Pontiac Bonneville at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Pontiac Bonneville at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#57 Spirit of America – Sonic 1 at the New York Auto Show, 1966

Spirit of America – Sonic 1 at the New York Auto Show, 1966

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#58 Simca is a good friend’ at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Simca is a good friend' at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#59 AMC AMX at the New York Auto Show, 1968

AMC AMX at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#60 Aston Martin DBS at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Aston Martin DBS at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#61 Brooks Stevens Excalibur SS Phaeton at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Brooks Stevens Excalibur SS Phaeton at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#62 Cadillac Eldorado at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Cadillac Eldorado at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#63 Chevrolet Astro II at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Chevrolet Astro II at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#64 Chrysler 300 Convertible at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Chrysler 300 Convertible at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#65 Citroen DS at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Citroen DS at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#66 Dodge Charger III at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Dodge Charger III at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#67 Dodge Charger III at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Dodge Charger III at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#68 Honda N600 at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Honda N600 at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#69 Honda N600 cutaway at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Honda N600 cutaway at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#70 Jaguar stand at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Jaguar stand at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#71 Jeep Commando at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Jeep Commando at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#72 New York Auto Show, 1968

New York Auto Show, 1968

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New York Auto Show, 1968

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#78 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow at the New York Auto Show, 1968

Rolls Royce Silver Shadow at the New York Auto Show, 1968

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#79 New York Auto Show, 1965

New York Auto Show, 1965

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New York Auto Show, 1965

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New York Auto Show, 1965

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New York Auto Show, 1965

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