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Step into paradise at the
2009 Montréal International Auto Show

Montreal, January 15, 2009

The Montréal International Auto Show (MIAS), taking place from January 16 to 25, 2009, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, invites guests to step into paradise by exploring the ever-popular 7th Heaven. This blissful collection of wonderfully exotic vehicles will most assuredly fascinate and astound everyone who sets foot in this astounding exhibit.

Dream machines

For most of us, having the opportunity to admire Aston Martins, Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Lotus’, Maseratis, a Maybach, a McLaren SLR, Porsches, all gathered in a single spot, is a rare treat indeed. Just hearing these names is enough to ignite the passions and fuel the dreams of car lovers everywhere! All these incredible models will be presented on level 7 of the Auto Show. A visit to 7th Heaven will take you down a road where charm, distinction and refinement all travel side by side!

Here is a rundown of the amazing vehicles you will find in 7th Heaven (as of December 18, 2008):

ASTON MARTIN

DB9 Volante (approximative value: $230,000)
DB9 Coupe (approximate value: $210,000)
V8 Vantage Roadster (approximate value: $165,000)
V8 Vantage Coupe (approximate value: $150,000)

BENTLEY

Continental GTC (approximate value: $320,000)
Continental GT Coupe (approximate value: $289,000)
Continental Flying Spur (approximate value: $286,000)

FERRARI

599 GTB Fiorano (approximate value: $439,000)
F430 Scuderia (approximate value: $339,000)

LAMBORGHINI

Two (2) LP640 (approximate value, each: $500,000)
Gallardo Super Leggera (approximative value: $350,000)
Two (2) LP560 (approximative value, each: $350,000)

LOTUS

Cup Car (approxiamtive value: $125,000)
Two (2) Elise (approximative value, each: $65,000)
Two (2) Exige (approximative value, each: $85,000)

MASERATI

GranTurismo S (approximate value: $179,000)
Quattroporte S (approximate value: $159,000)
Quattroporte (approximate value: $149,000)

MAYBACH

Maybach 57 S (approximate value in American dollars: $404,200)

MCLAREN SLR

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster (approximate value in American dollars: $508,400)

PORSCHE

GT3 Cup Car (race car) (approximate value: $289,000)
911 GT2 (approximate value: $245,000)
911 C2S Convertible (approximate value: $135,845)
911 C2S (approximate value: $123,755)
Cayenne GTS (approximate value: $111,185)
Boxster S PD Edition (approximate value: $91,195)

An attraction that will mess up your hair!

This year, the Auto Show has something extra-special planned for your visit to 7th Heaven! Visitors will be able to admire a fabulous private collection put together by John Scotti Auto and presented by Auto Hebdo, consisting of ten (10) convertibles from the 1950’s that will without a doubt tousle your hair! This is an exhibit which is sure to leave you speechless! To find out which cars will be presented at this very special attraction, there is only one thing to do: stop by the 2009 Auto Show's 7th Heaven!

People interested in obtaining additional information about the 41st Edition of the Auto Show or those who wish to purchase tickets online can do so by visiting our Web site at www.montrealautoshow.com.

The Montréal International Auto Show, organized by the Montréal Automobile Dealers Corporation, is presented by Desjardins General Insurance, in collaboration with The Gazette.