The Photography of Dr. Jeff Harper

Yes, there are two car shows per year i Bangkok: (1) The Bangkok International Motor Show in November and the (2) The Bangkok MotorShow in April.

I went to the Bangkok MotorShow to take a look at the debut of the "All New Ford Focus" in Thailand.  I was thinking maybe I would want to buy one . . . . but it looked pretty pedestrian.  My friend Bud said that the Focus "wasn't me."

Ford had the most space; they manufacture in Thailand and have three new models in the Thai market -- the Fiesta, the New Ford Ranger, and the soon-to-arrive Focus.

Bud was at the MotorShow to see if they had the new Porsche Boxter . . . . . they didn't, but he was also interested in the new VW Scirocco.  Nice in green and . . .

. . . and nice in black.  The Scirocco is not for sale in the USA.  Why?

The MotorShow seemed smaller than the International MotorShow in November, although there were many outstanding displays, like the new D-Max from Isuzu.

There were a lot of cool new cars and motorcycles to look at.  The workmanship on the Ducati is awesome.

The concept cars are always interesting too.  Toyota had this new Corolla (?) concept.

The Nissan "TownPod"  concept car was extra-cool.  Build it, please.

The Mercedes 2-door run-about seemed to take styling cues from the 57 Chrysler New Yorker grill.  I have a feeling this one will not make it to production . .  way to labor-intensive . . . and low flying birds would eventually mess with the symmetry.

Yep, there were even some scooter sidecar concepts. Way cool.

As is always the case, where there are models, there are photographers in abundance.  Being tall has its advantages in Thailand once in awhile.

I believe those mirrors are standard on the Honda this year.

I believe this model was affiliated with an automobile manufacturer.

I would have like an unobstructed view of this cool Chevy Cruz in full Bad Boy street racer trim.

I believe she was standing next to a Suzuki.  Whether it was a car or motorcycle, I can not tell you.

A set of four models. They spoke too!

The Volvo models were again the classiest and most beautiful.

Bud and i enjoyed the MotorShow.