Opening at the Moscone Center on the Thanksgiving holiday, the 52nd Annual San Francisco International Auto Show features a comprehensive exhibit of 2010 model cars, SUV's, trucks and vans representing the work of over 40 manufacturers. Nearly 800 vehicles in all will be available for inspection. Founded in 1958 by Bay Area import auto dealers who weren't allowed to participate in local domestic car shows, the Imported Car Show proved a popular annual event and was the successful precursor to what is now the San Francisco International Auto Show.

Northern California's premier auto exposition, the auto show lures the world's major manufacturers to bring their most dazzling high-tech displays for the thousands of car buffs who will attend the event. In addition to next year's models, the exhibit features hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, exotic sports cars and classic autos.

The Big O Tires Extreme Autofest in the Gateway Ballroom shows off a variety of tricked-out imports, domestics, luxury, and exotic vehicles. These vehicles have had tens of thousands of dollars spent on customizing them including paint, engine performance, mobile video, navigation, and earth-shaking car audio systems. Dominator Street Rods will exhibit numerous examples of Dominator’s restoration work including such models as 1932 5-window Ford Coupe, 1932 Ford Roadster, 1940 Ford Coupe, 1956 Chevy, 1960 Corvette, 1969 Camaro, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and a 1971 Dodge Charger.

The International Auto Show is expected to draw over 400,000 spectators to the Moscone Center, making it the largest exhibition of any kind in the greater Bay Area and the second largest auto show in the western United States. For more information, please visit the Auto Show Web site.

San Francisco International Auto Show
Thursday-Wednesday, Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (9 p.m. Wed.) $8
Moscone Center