On November 5th, the 8th Shanghai Import Expo officially opened. In the International Automotive Cultural Experience Zone, which covered 600 square meters in Hall 2.1, 11 classic cars that spanned half a century were quietly displayed.

In the late autumn of Shanghai in November, they quietly appeared at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center. This is not a simple exhibit, but the "Automobile Industry Time Corridor" created by the Jiading Comprehensive Insurance Zone

In the heart of the exhibition area, three Ferrari models form a technical evolution map of the brand. The 250 GT Cabriolet, born in the late 1950s, redefined the standard of luxury GT sports cars with its 3.0-liter V12 engine delivering 240 horsepow

Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Photo by Wu Di

The launch of the 348 in 1989 marked a strategic turning point for the brand. As the first model to adopt a mid-mounted V8 engine and a longitudinal rear-wheel drive transmission layout, it brought F1 technology to the mass-production car sector. Mor

Ferrari 348 Photo by Wu Di

Launched in 1987, the F40 is a symbol of the brand's spirit. As the last roadster designed by Enzo Ferrari himself, it pushed Ferrari's sports genes to the peak with a top speed of 320 km/h and acceleration performance of 3.8 seconds. With a global p

On the other side of the exhibition area, the Rolls-Royce stand showcases two Phantom models, telling the evolution story of the mobile palace.

The Phantom I Boat Tail, born in the American Gilded Age at the end of the 1920s, is most captivating for its completely customized craftsmanship - no two models are exactly the same, and the sleek back design resembling a yacht's stern is hand-carve

Rolls-Royce Phantom I Boat Tail Photo by Wu Di

Unlike the craftsmanship of the Phantom I BoatTail, the Phantom II of the 1930s represents a technological leap. The powerful 7.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine, coupled with innovative servo braking system and adjustable suspension, made this larg

The appearance of the Jaguar E-Type always triggers the most direct aesthetic resonance. This sports car, launched in 1961, is characterized by its sleek engine cover, glass lampshade round headlights, and oval air grille, outlining a streamlined bod

Photo by Sun Wanqiu, Jaguar E-Type

The two models on the Porsche booth demonstrate the brand's pursuit of extreme handling. The 911S from 1966, as an important derivative of the first-generation 911, laid the foundation for the 911 family's status as a benchmark for handling through i

Porsche 911S Photo by Sun Wanhui

In 1985, the Porsche 944 Turbo featured an innovative 'front-engine, rear-transmission' layout, achieving a nearly perfect 50:50 weight distribution, making it the most successful four-cylinder sports car in Porsche's history. This demonstrated that

Porsche 944 Turbo, brand new

The Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition is the ultimate expression of supercar aesthetics in the 1980s. Based on the classic elements of the wedge-shaped body and scissor doors, the large front and rear bumpers and air intakes optimized its

Although the Cooper T40 might not be as eye-catching as other models in the corner, it has made a crucial mark in the history of racing. This mid-engine formula race car of the 1950s, with its lightweight 500-kilogram body and 2.0-liter engine combin

Cooper T40 Brand New Shot

Furthermore, the new China's first generation of high-end state ceremonial car, the Red Flag CA72 with its hidden surprises has appeared. As a milestone work in China's automobile industry history, the birth of CA72 filled the gap of domestic high-en

Hongqi CA72, Manxin photo

These vehicles across different times have achieved cultural renaissance through the platform of the Import Expo. They are vivid practices of the model of bonded display + cross-border trade + cultural promotion in Jiading Comprehensive Bonded Zone,

Reporters: Wu Di and Special Writer Man Xin