Canada's largest indoor custom-car and motorsports show fills The International Centre in Mississauga with hot rods, customs, classics, race cars and trucks — 12–14 March 2027.
| When? | 12–14 March 2027 |
|---|---|
| Where? | The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, Ontario (near Toronto Pearson) |
| Organizer | CME Shows Inc. |
| Format | indoor show · 330,000+ sq ft |
| Since | 2016 (the 2023 edition was billed as the eighth annual) |
Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo is billed as Canada's largest indoor custom-car and motorsports show. Run by CME Shows Inc. and held every March, it fills more than 330,000 square feet of The International Centre with custom cars, hot rods, classics, race cars and trucks. The 2023 edition was promoted as the eighth annual, which places the show's origins around 2016.
The venue sits at 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga, Ontario, a short hop from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Being entirely indoors, Motorama is a fixture of the late-winter calendar: it gives enthusiasts a reason to gather well before the outdoor cruising season begins, with climate-controlled halls that keep the chrome gleaming whatever the March weather.
The floor brings together hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, trucks and race vehicles under one roof. Alongside the vehicles, the show is known for its awards programme — including the Motorama Grand Champion — and for celebrity guests. It is as much a social and industry gathering as a display, drawing builders, clubs and vendors from across Ontario and beyond.
For the Canadian scene, Motorama marks the unofficial start of the show year. Builders unveil winter projects, shops showcase their latest work, and visitors plan the season ahead. The indoor setting and the breadth of the field make it a natural destination for anyone who follows American cars in Canada.
Across 330,000+ square feet, Motorama offers an exceptional cross-section of custom and American car culture under one roof. On the show floor you can expect:
The 2027 edition runs 12–14 March. As an indoor show spread over three days, it rewards an early arrival: the halls are freshest in the morning and the busiest displays draw crowds as the day goes on.
The venue is at 6900 Airport Road in Mississauga, close to Toronto Pearson. Check parking, opening hours and ticketing on the official website before you set out, and allow time for the queues a major indoor show attracts.
Comfortable shoes help on a floor this size, and a plan of the halls makes it easier to find the awards area and vendor stands. Consult the official site for the full programme and any celebrity-guest schedule.
Interest in American cars runs deep in Canada, where cruising culture, clubs and indoor shows like Motorama keep the scene active through the long winter. Enthusiasts prize both the muscle cars of the 1960s and 70s and modern pickups and imported classics.
Vehicles that are 15 years or older are generally exempt from the federal Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) programme; newer vehicles follow the RIV process. A provincial safety inspection and registration then apply — in Ontario via a Safety Standards Certificate. Rules and fees change, so check the current requirements with the CBSA and Transport Canada.
Around a show like Motorama, marque and regional clubs share parts, knowledge and build help, organise cruises and make it easier to track down original components — a valuable network for anyone who owns or plans to own an American car in Ontario.
Dreaming of walking the Motorama floor beside your own American car? Americars & Trucks sources, imports and registers American vehicles to order. We start from your brief — model, year, budget, condition — find the car in the US and coordinate transport, customs and registration.
We search the American market for a car that meets your criteria, with an inspection and photos before any commitment.
Transport, customs, inspection and registration: we manage every step through to handover, in line with the applicable rules.
Servicing, tyres and detailing: we get your American car show-ready for the halls of The International Centre.
| Step | Indicative time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sourcing in the US | 5–10 days | per brief |
| Ocean transport | 3–4 weeks | depends on port and route |
| Customs clearance | 3–5 days | based on vehicle value |
| Inspection & registration | 1–3 weeks | province-dependent |
Going from spectator to owner is simpler than it looks. From France and for Canada, Americars & Trucks guides enthusiasts who want an American car sourced, imported and registered without nasty surprises. We know the US market, the buying channels, the auctions and the trustworthy sellers, and we filter for you the vehicles worth the trip to a hall like The International Centre.
Dreaming of a specific model you spotted on the show floor? We begin from your criteria and track down the right car, with a detailed inspection report before any financial commitment.
Some collectible American cars appreciate over time. We point the way to sought-after models, with the right mileage and condition, for a purchase that holds its value.
A dependable American pickup or SUV to drive year-round? We focus on sound, well-maintained vehicles, ready for Canadian roads without compromising on safety.
Every file is handled by a single point of contact, from the first search to handover, through ocean transport, customs clearance and registration. The goal is simple: that your next walk around Motorama happens beside a car that is finally your own.