Int'l itinerant show on classical automobiles to debut in Shanghai

A total of 38 automobiles are expected to be put on display at an international itinerant show on brand-name auto classics that will debut Saturday in Shanghai, China's leading industrial and commercial center.

All the 38 automobiles, including a Ford car from early 20th century, a Porsche from early 1970s, a steam truck, the taxi used by Tom Cruise in the film "Collateral", and the car Britney Jean Spears used in doing a MTV episode, will be brought to the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, the venue of the show on Wednesday, according to organizers.

It is said that Nastassja Kinski, a top world film star, will be present at the opening ceremony of the show.

The show, after being shown in Shanghai for 23 days, will move on to other Chinese cities including Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, and Beijing.

Source: Xinhua