A large crowd turned out for the 55th Quebec Auto-Sport Show.

Fewer and fewer in number, true hot rods remain major crowd-pullers.

Mechanics enthusiasts could see engines from another era, such as this inline-six from an early-1950s Chevrolet.

Pickups are now part of the collector vehicle world.

The organizers had set aside an interesting area for fans of vintage Volkswagens.

For automotive paint specialists, a finish like the one on this 1937 Ford is of special interest.

What can be said about this perfectly preserved 1962 Imperial? There were several vintage cars just as impressive at the Quebec Auto-Sport Show.

Once again, it was the paintwork on an older vehicle, in this case a 1941 Chevrolet, that caught the eye of collision specialists.

This rare Barracuda convertible is part of the private collection of legendary André Larue, a pioneer of hot rodding in Quebec City.

You have to admire the effort of fitting a 5.0-litre V8 under the hood of a venerable Ford Pinto.

Even only lightly modified, a venerable 1965 Mustang leaves no one indifferent.

Do you remember those Ford Probes based on a Mazda platform?

The show had set aside a prime display area for Thunderbirds of every generation.

Rare on our roads, a very recent Lotus Emira also attracts plenty of attention at a show.

What would a show of extraordinary cars be without a Cobra?

Younger visitors would have quickly recognized an early-1950s Hudson like the one seen in the movie Cars.

For fans of old mechanicals, a Hudson Twin H Power inline-six engine, with flathead design and dual carburetors, is a true archaeological discovery.

One section of the show was dedicated to racing sports cars and modified vehicles.

Fans of modified Japanese cars quickly recognized a legendary Nissan Skyline from the past.

Would you have recognized a 2013 Scion sport coupe?

Once again, another mechanical feat: a Toyota Echo powered by a V8, quite possibly a Chevrolet engine.

This Corvette is specifically modified for drifting events.

As a sponsor of some race cars, tool company Carlisle, whose products are available through NAPA, had an impressive booth at the Quebec Auto-Sport Show.

André Larue, a veteran of hot rodding in Quebec City and founder of Larue snowblower company, a sponsor of several major race cars in Quebec, was also celebrated for his 50th participation in the Quebec Auto-Sport Show.