San Francisco International Auto Show

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In 1958, unable to participate in the local domestic auto show, forward-thinking Bay Area import auto dealers decided to create their own exposition. Given the novelty and interest at the time in foreign made cars, the auto dealers’ idea proved to be a good one. For nearly two decades the Import Car Show, the precursor to what is now the International Auto Show, flourished and expanded at Brooks Hall and the Civic Center.

The globalization of the auto industry in the ‘60’s and 70’s marked a new era of automotive production and demand. Therefore, the Import Car Show broadened its scope to include the products of both the domestic and international manufacturers and was renamed the International Auto Show. In 1982, the show moved into its new home at the Moscone Convention Center in downtown San Francisco.

Whether you’re a car enthusiast, looking for a pressure-free non-sales environment to gather information for your next vehicle purchase, or you’re searching for an affordable day of fun for the whole family, the San Francisco Chronicle 62nd Annual International Auto Show, presented by Golden 1 Credit Union and supported by the California New Car Dealers Association, will have something for everyone.