The 2026 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto is just around the corner.

And, besides offering an up-close look at new vehicle models currently available on the market in Canada, the auto show also gets us up close to vehicles most of don’t even have a prayer at owning.

Below, we’ve got a preview of some of the classic, exotic, super-luxury and hypercar models that are expected to be on display at this year’s event.

Hypercars from Grand Touring Automobiles

Grand Touring Automobiles, a Toronto-based retailer of high-end automobiles with locations in several Canadian markets, will be presenting a showcase of super luxury and hypercar vehicle models.

Vehicles to be shown include:

• Aston Martin Valhala – this is Aston Martin’s first series-production mid-engine hypercar and features a 1,012-hp hybrid powertrain
• Bugatti Mistral – the Mistral is the fastest production convertible in the world with a top speed recorded at 453.91 km/h (282 mph)
• Koenigsegg Jesko – the Jesko is a Swedish hypercar with a powertrain producing 1,600 on E85 biofuel
• Lamborghini Temerario – the Temerario is Lamborghini’s newest vehicle model and the company’s first V8-powered mid-engine car since the early 1980s
• Bentley Flying Spur Black Edition – the Flying Spur Black Edition is a limited-edition luxurious saloon
• Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge – The Black Badge model is a performance-focused version of the company’s Cullinan ultra-luxury SUV

What’s more, Grand Touring Automobiles will present a Land Rover showcase, with a display of the Range Rover Sport P360 S, Range Rover P400 SE Short Wheelbase, and the Defender 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE with the optional Urban Widetrack kit.

The Grand Touring Automobile display will be in the North Building.

Exotics from Autostrada Magazine

Autostrada Magazine will be presenting a collection of exotic and rare collector cars.

This is the company’s ninth presentation of exotics at the auto show and promises to be one of the most impressive showcases yet.

Vehicles to be shown include:

• Mercedes SLR 722 Roadster – the SLR 722 was the creation of a Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive collaboration, featuring numerous cutting-edge technologies
• Porsche 911 GT3 R Rennsport – the track-only GT3 R Rennsport is one of the most extreme 911 models ever made
• Lamborghini Diablo GTR – the Diablo was Lamborghini’s supercar available from 1990 to 2001 and the GTR turned it into the ultimate track-focused machine
• Lamborghini Murciélago SV – the Murciélago, Lamborghini flagship model from 2001 to 2010, remain an icon today
• Koenigsegg CCR – the CCR debuted at the 2004 Geneva Auto Show and briefly held the title of world’s fastest car with an official top speed of 388 km/h (241 mph)
• Ferrari SF90 XX – the XX is the most extreme evolution of the SF90, featuring a V8 hybrid powertrain with 1,030 hp
• Aston Martin Valhalla – this is Aston Martin’s first series-production mid-engine hypercar and features a 1,012-hp hybrid powertrain

The Autostrada display will be at Level 100 of the North Building.

McLaren legends from McLaren Toronto

McLaren Toronto and the Pfaff Group will present a trio of iconic supercars.

Vehicles to be shown include:

• McLaren F1 – the F1 launched the iconic “1” series when it debuted in 1992 with a purpose of offering the purest driving exhilaration in a road-going car
• McLaren P1 – The P1 continued the F1’s lineage when it launched in 2013 as the ultimate road and track car
• McLaren W1 – the W1 is the latest iteration and a successor to the above two cars, featuring a 1,258-hp hybrid powertrain paired with Formula 1-inspired vehicle dynamics

The McLaren Toronto display will be at Level 300 of the North Building.

OBLIVION brings back the ’80s and ’90s

OBLIVION, known for its summertime showcases of ’80s and ’90s automotive nostalgia, is returning to the Toronto auto show after a several-year hiatus. The ’80s arcade, however, won’t return this year.

But the cars promise to transport you back to your childhood (that is if you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s).

Vehicles to be shown include:

• 1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi – this Pininfarina-designed Ferrari starred alongside Tom Sellek in the “Magnum PI” TV series
• 1984 Honda CRX – the CRX heading to the auto show, with VIN 00001, may be the very first example of the iconic hatchback in North America
• 1989 Nissan Pulsar NX SE Sportbak – this model gave owners three rear-end options including open air, notchback and wagon/shooting brake, as well as a T-style roof
• 1986 Ford RS200S – the RS200S is a coveted rally car with only 87 known examples remaining today
• 1992 Ford SHO – Ford’s sporty sedan blended everyday practicality and sports car performance
• 1991 Geo Tracker with Jet Ski – this Geo Tracker is complete with original graphics
• 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution – the Pajero Evolution was developed for Paris-Dakar racing and features numerous performance features
• 1996 Lamborghini Diablo VT – the Diablo was a poster car of the ’90s and the VT features a 5.7-litre V12 producing 492 hp

The OBLIVION showcase will be at Level 700 of the South Building.

Classics from Cobble Beach

The organizers of the summertime Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival are presenting an exhibit of rare collector cars from 1906 to 2003.

Vehicles to be shown include:

• 1906 Russell Model B – the Toronto-based Russell Motor Car Company produced vehicles from 1904 to 1916, starting with the Model A, while the Model B arrived in 1906
• 1924 Delage GL Skiff Torpedo by Labourdette – the GL (Grand Luxe) is considered one of the finest Deluge cars of the 1920s
• 1927 Duesenberg Model X – this is a one-of-a-kind car that was built strictly as a show car
• 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing – the 300SL, with its gullwing doors, is a masterpiece of design and engineering
• 1961 Chevrolet Mako Shark I Corvette – the Mako Shark I was a concept car that previewed the future Corvette
• 1971 Plymouth Cuda – this example of the 340 Cuda is one of the first models to reach dealerships as it was manufactured in the car’s first week of production
• 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV – the Miura is considered one one of the most iconic supercars of all time, and possibly even the original mid-engine “supercar”
• 2003 BMW Alpina Z8 Roadster – this is a rare luxury sports car as only 555 were ever made

The Cobble Beach Classics exhibit will be at Level 100 of the North Building.

The 2026 Canadian International AutoShow happens at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Feb. 13 to 22.

More classic, exotic and super luxury showcases may still be announced ahead of the auto show’s opening. You can stay up to date and learn more by visiting autoshow.ca.

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