The new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible. Love it!

Denver Auto Show

This was one of the best Denver International Auto Shows in years. This is not only because Porsche decided to return to the showroom floor after a two year hiatus, but because the show had every new car I wanted to see! Well, almost. The third generation Audi TT was not here, but as it was unveiled at Geneva for the first time only a few weeks ago, the four-ringed marque can be forgiven. But the other vehicles I anxiously awaited to see in the metal (and carbon fiber) were there, including the 2015 Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette and Jaguar F-Type.

The Mustang was cordoned off and shown in a gun-metal shade of grey that didn’t help show off the pony car’s lines, so I will still reserve judgment as to whether I like its styling more than the current Stang’s. One thing I did appreciate is the lack of fake side scoops or faux gas cap that has adorned the 2005-2014s.

The Jaguar F-Type Roadster was at last year’s show and was my favorite car at that time, almost by default. This year Jaguar brought a dark grey and red convertible and also the new coupé. As much as I like roadsters, the coupé might be even more gorgeous. The red one of the show might have been my favorite car this year.

I say “might” because I was equally struck by the C7 Corvette Stingray in both roadster and coupé configurations. Both the ‘Vette and F-Type are beautiful, immensely powerful cars featuring wonderful exhaust soundtracks and high quality interior materials, but the Chevy is supposed to be the superior sports car with a far lower price and greater technology. This is not a knock on the Jag, but rather a testament to the incredible job General Motors did with its all-American sports car.

I did not have much time to check out other vehicles due to seeing a Chelsea Handler comedy show with a few friends on the other side of the Colorado Convention Center at 8:00 p.m., but below are a few more photos. Sports cars ruled this day if my pictures are any indication.

SRT Viper.
SRT Viper.
Fiat 500L. Definitely looks funky compared to the 2-door 500.
Fiat 500L. Definitely looks funky compared to the 2-door 500.
The 2015 Ford Mustang. Too bad it was cordoned off so I couldn't check out the interior.
The 2015 Ford Mustang. Too bad it was cordoned off so I couldn't check out the interior.
The venerable Nissan GT-R. I never really cared for its styling (especially for a $100k car) but applaud Nissan for making it.
The venerable Nissan GT-R. I never really cared for its styling (especially for a $100k car) but applaud Nissan for making it.
The interior of a 2014 Jaguar F-Type.
The interior of a 2014 Jaguar F-Type.
Red Jaguar F-Type convertible.
Red Jaguar F-Type convertible.
Porsche Boxster.
Porsche Boxster.
The 2015 Jaguar F-Type coupe. One of the most handsome cars of the show.
The 2015 Jaguar F-Type coupe. One of the most handsome cars of the show.
Porsche Cayman.
Porsche Cayman.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster.
Aston Martin Vantage Roadster.
Lamborghini Aventador. I still don't really like the matte car finishes.
Lamborghini Aventador. I still don't really like the matte car finishes.
Maserati Granturismo.
Maserati Granturismo.
The new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible. Love it!
The new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible. Love it!
The new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was a job well-done by General Motors all around.
The new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was a job well-done by General Motors all around.