The Oklahoman

OKC Auto Show will be March 9-11

- FROM STAFF REPORTS

The 101st Oklahoma City Auto Show will have something for everyone with features that include the Futurliner #10, autos from the early 1900s, exotic cars and a re-creation of the 1950s Oklahoma City Auto Shows.

The variety of automobile­s featured at this year's Oklahoma City Auto Show is among the most diverse with autos going as far back as 1906 to the latest 2019 models.

The 101st anniversar­y of the Oklahoma City Auto Show will be March 9-11 at Oklahoma State Fair Park in the Bennett Event Center.

The Futurliner #10 was one of 12 large dual-front wheeled display vehicles that crisscross­ed the country in the early 1950s, part of a General Motors promotion called the Parade of Progress.

The re-creation of the 1950s Oklahoma City Auto Shows will feature 17 brands, including these makes and models: Porsche, Chevy Impala, Mercury, Thunderbir­d, Nomad, Corvette, Rambler, Oldsmobile, Ford Wagon, Crown Victoria, Chevy Wagon, Apache pickup, Ford pickup, Chevy pickup, Chevy sedan, Volkswagen, Chevy Police Car Special, Kaiser, Hudson, Lincoln, Willis, Safari Wagon, Chevy convertibl­e, Chevy 210, Chevy Bel-Air, Chevy Handyman and DeSoto.

The early 1900s exhibit will feature four rarely seen automobile­s, and several exotic cars will be on display to show off some of the sportier autos.

Those interested in purchasing tickets are encouraged to go to www. okcautosho­w.org for additional informatio­n. Discounts are available for tickets purchased online. Buy one get one free coupons are available at area 7-Eleven stores and Solid Rock Basketball.

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