Show Criteria
ALL CARS MUST BE CLEAN AND IN SHOW READY CONDITION
The Gatekeeper has full control over who and what is allowed in the gate regardless of the criteria here. There is no point in arguing with us and forcing us to call an emergency parking lot board meeting. Don't argue with whoever is working the gate; it holds up the line and you won't win. Think of the children. Besides, our gatekeeper raised a beautiful red-headed daughter and is an expert in pointless arguments you can’t possibly win.
This is not “cars and coffee.” We are not a “modded” show, so no special paint, stickers, or ground effects will get us to reconsider your make and model. In fact, show up loud and you’re less likely to get in, regardless of make and model. We still care about the neighborhood and noise complaints. In fact the louder you are the less welcome you are anywhere in Redmond and you ruin it for everyone.
We are an exotic and rare car show. Please see our FAQ on what the difference is and why we have stuck around longer than any other weekly car show in the US. We do not dislike your M3, Mustang, highly tuned whatever, drift car, etc. That is simply not what our event is about.
Models designated with a "*" should be discussed with us preferably before the event or if you don't mind a possible rejection, we can have a look-see at the gate. Only premium examples will be allowed to enter. We're just trying to put on the best event possible.
For the record, as we say all over the place on this site, arguing with us at the event is never a good idea. Even our moms know that. We beat this point to death in our FAQs.
Do not email us late on a Friday night and expect an answer about your car by morning. Some of us need our beauty sleep or a skilled plastic surgeon.
Updated Criteria for 2024
Acura: NSX. No Integra Type Rs. In large part this is the result of every Type R owner we’ve had arguing with the gatekeeper and volunteers, without exception. Yes, we saw one sell on BaT for $65k. The more we discussed the Type R the less we were inclined to include it. So as our friends in Letterkenny, Alberta say: Hard no!
Alfa Romeo: 4C, 8C, Giulia Quadrifoglio, Select Vintage, no Stelvio Quadrifoglios thanks to a guy named David
American Motors: Only classics that are in great shape. So many are painfully ugly so there is that too
Ariel: All
Aston Martin: All
Audi: RS4/5/6/7+ Models, limited to five each, S8, (D4+ Chassis ONLY), All R8s, No other S-line models besides the S8, select classics. No A or S line cars, except S8. Last generation TT RS only. No SUVs of any variant. Select vintage Audis, again, no SUVs. We will allow the RSQ8, except for that one guy who has a really bad attitude. Audi eTron GT only, in limited quantities, in small numbers, so write us on that one. We’ve had particularly bad behavior with some Audi owners so we’re going to be selective of who gets in with RS4s
BAC Briggs Automotive Company: Mono, currently all forms
Bentley: All, Including SUVs
BMW: LIMITED PRODUCTION M2/3/4 MODELS ONLY - due to the large number of M cars, only the rarer examples will be allowed and in limited quantity (1M, GTS, CSL, etc, no standard M2s/3s/4s and it must be a competition model), M5/6/8+, Alpina Models, 850, i8, Z8, Z3 Z4 M Coupe and Roadster, No SUVs (including no X3M and no X5M, etc.), Select Vintage (starting at E30 and earlier for M3s), or whatever Peter shows up in. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Buick: Select Classics
Bugatti: All
Cadillac: CTS-V wagons, check with us first for non-wagons as it will depend on the day and space. Blackwings, XLR, other CTS-V Series, no more than five (2016+ only) and in very limited amounts, XLR, Select Classics
Chevrolet: Corvette C1, C2 C3, any trim. If you have a sledgehammer, please bring that C4! C7+Z06, C6 Z06, ZR1 and C7 Z06, C8 Z06 C7 ZR1 or the Stingray R for the one guy. You know who you are. (No GSs or modified other trims especially no C8 base models), 6th+ Generation Camaro ZL1 1LE (Not SS-1LE, not base ZL1), Select Vintage, No SSRs until 2027, Select Classics. Chevy SSs will be eligible in 2039. Vintage trucks up to 1972
De Tomaso: All
DeLorean: All, past, present, and future
Dodge/Chrysler/SRT: Viper, Challenger Demon (limited amounts on Challengers, no SRT Trackhawks, SRT 392s, etc), Select Classics. No Viper Trucks and no TRXs. Vintage trucks up to 1972
Ferrari: All, including upcoming SUV, and that one Mundante
Fiat: Vintage Only (no 500 Abarths)
Fisker (Original): All for now
Ford: Ford GT (NOT Mustang GT), no Dark Horse and S550 Mach1 Mustangs, we will allow Select Mustang Shelby models, GT350, GT500, Boss 302, and in limited numbers*, Select Classics. We are getting a disproportionate amount of bad behavior, so we’re likely to revise. this further. No more F150 Lightnings. No Ford Raptors or other pickups unless they clearly fit the classic or exotic category. Vintage trucks up to 1972
GMC: 1972 and older, but we will allow Typhoon / Syclone only. Clint Eastwood can show up with anything
Goodyear Blimp: Wingfoot 1, 2 and 3, requires lots 1-through 8 so call ahead
Holden: RIGHT HAND DRIVE Australian Holden's only, no US Spec re-badged cars such as the Chevrolet SS which will be eligible in 2039. Yes, we know they are future collector cars, no they are not exotic cars. We get it
Honda: Classics only. No Civic’s or Integra’s. No Type Rs regardless of who’s mom you pound. Because of that one guy who’s hounded us, we’ve taken a vote and decided to allow them beginning in …... No S2000s
Hummer: EV, H1 Civilian Models only - no military H1s unless you have the guns or missiles still attached. Must be in show condition. No other models
Jaguar: XKR, F Type, All R spec models, All SVO, Select Classics
Kei- types: No Kei cars / trucks / vans (if you believe you have a really unique kei car, email us first to discuss)
Koenigseggeggegegege: All
Lamborghini: All, including SUVs
Lancia: Select Classics
Land Rover: All Defender Series (no new 2020+), Select Classics (fully restored or historical significance), Show vehicles, no Discovery or Range Rover models unless they are of historical significance (Dakar vehicles, Camel Trophy series, etc)
Lexus: LFA, LC500, Track Series RC-F - no other models or trims. Only unmolested IS-F, no JDM stickered up nonsense
Lincoln: Select Classics
Lotus: All
Lucid: Any for now
Maserati: MC20, MC12, GranTurismo, GranSport Coup and Convertible, Quattroporte, select Classics. No Ghiblis or SUVs
Maybach: All
Mazda: Mazda RX7 FD and FC Turbos (RHD or LHD), Select Classics, no stickered out tuner cars
McLaren: All
Mercedes: 2012+ C63, 2016+ E63, 2015+ S65 AMG models (No A series AMGs or new C43s), W202 AMGs, W210 AMGs, all SLS models, Select SL Models*, Mercedes McLaren SLR, G series 4x4² series (no normal G series), Select Vintage, No other SUVs
Mercury: Select Classics
Mini: Select Vintage Only
Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Lan EVO IV and V and Pajero Evolution / Camel Trophy editions (RHD only, Non-US market only), no tuner cars
Nissan: Nissan GTRs (all models), No Skyline GTS / GTST / Etc. No Silvias. No Z31’s or Z32’s (LHD or RHD). Imported R32-34 GTRs must be in excellent, fully restored condition. No tuner builds, broken body kits, sticker party cars, "roll call", no sponsorship stickered cars. Wrapped and race R35s are OK with prior authorization, Select Classics
Noble: All
Oldsmobile: Select Classics
Pagani: All
Peugeot: Are there any yet that haven’t dissolved into compost? If you have an example of one that’s suitable for show (code for nobody ever drove it) we’d love to see it, but check with us first
Plymouth: Prowler, Select Classics
Pontiac: Select Classics Only (No Solstice GXPs, F body Firehawks, G8 GXPs, etc)
Porsche: All 911 S and above models, unless we have too many, (no base 996/97/91/92 911s as there are just too many), all air cooled models, 918, Carrera GT, All GT Trim models (Cayman GT4, GT3RS, GT2, etc), Boxster GTS 4.0's, and Cayman GT4RS's, Cayman GTS 4.0, Boxster Spyder, All R Models, Panamera and Taycan Turbo trims (no non-turbo models) but only on special days like German car day or when we are light that day, Classics and rare. GT4RS, No: Boxsters (see above), base Taycans, no Caymans, Cayennes, Macans. All pre-98 front engine models are welcome if they are in show condition and fully restored. This is a tough brand and we’re just trying to put on an interesting show without this turning into a typical Sunday at Nordstrom
Rivian: We’re not taking them anymore
Rolls Royce: All, including SUVs
Saab: Select Classics
SEMA Builds: But check with us first
Shelby: Cobras and complete replicas
Smart: Models converted to a tank only. No exceptions
Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer: All. Must look like it was always right side up
Subaru: JDM STI (RHD only, no US spec cars unless you’ve done a full 22B swap and it’s in perfect condition or built for actual rally), that one guy with the showroom new SVX, Select Classics
Tesla: Roadsters and Plaid only in limited numbers for now. No other trims. Check with us for special circumstances. We will allow the Cybertruck for a limited time and quantity
Toyota: Toyota Mark IV Supra (RHD or LHD). Toyota Century (all models) (no MK5), Select Classics, NO STICKERS. No Prius within six miles please
Volvo: Select Classics (No Polestar models)
VW: Select Classics
Yugo: Only perfect show-ready fully-working examples. (hint, they don’t exist)
What we Mean- “Select Classics, Oddities, Classics, Icons, 4x4s, Replicas, JDM Imports, etc.”
What do we mean by select Classics? Think of it this way - a 77 Trans Am is awesome if it’s a replica of the Smokey and the Bandit car, but if it’s barely running and the paint is flaking off, then you’re probably selling meth. Your grandma's Buick Century Wagon probably isn’t going to fit in, but we’d love to have a ‘59 Electra 225 roll up. We hope you understand the spirit of what we're talking about here.
All classic/vintage cars must appear fully restored and be well kept. No signage is allowed next to cars nor are display props as seen at some Hot Rod shows as they tend to blow over onto other cars/people/pets. Besides, they have this weird way of disengaging people from talking to you about your car. It’s like putting up a chain link fence around your house, so don’t.
We also include the usual British and Italian classics such as MGs, Triumph, Lancias, etc. We think you get the general idea. If you have doubts, just drop us a note. We’re nice guys and we will respond, but not always the night before.
Properly done Kit Cars are welcome at Exotics as long as they are complete and show worthy. To narrow it down further, any complete kit by Factory Five or Superformance is more than welcome. A Fiero based Ferrari is not. Email us if you have something different!
Japanese Domestic Market (JDMs)
JDM (or other) market only imports must be in show condition and something special and not just a steering wheel on the other side. Please see the criteria above! Over the past few years, we’ve seen an explosive surge of RHD JDM cars being imported. Yes, all the good 90’s JDM cars are finally able to be brought in without worrying about the pesky DOT or EPA restrictions.
We love seeing the little Kei cars and Autozams just because they are interesting and different, but they also need to be especially rare and show worthy. We’re no longer taking any that just show up. Just because a car is RHD (Right Hand Drive for those of you in Fresno) doesn't mean it's a fit for Exotics so send us an email in advance if you have questions or the Gatekeeper will make the call and you may not get in.
4x4s
We love some good 4x4s, and this is not a truck show so they need to be really special. We mean really-really special. Often these fall into our vintage category or are considered specialty cars. A Hellcat swapped Jeep works, so does a trophy truck or Dakar rally vehicle. 100k in Overland mods into your FJ Cruiser or Wrangler is probably amazingly capable, but also not exotic or right for our show. Ask us; these can be quite a crowd pleaser and we welcome the more extreme.
Motorcycles
We are big motorcycle fans at E@RTC, but we only allow exceptionally rare motorcycles in since we are a car show. And by rare we mean RARE - Ducati Desmosedici, Honda RC30 and RC213-V, Muzzy Raptor, MV Agusta F4 Senna, and select vintage such as BSA, Norton, Matchless, etc. We mean the rarest of the rare, the best of the best, and no, not your usual chopper no matter how much chrome is on it. Again, we really do like bikes and a lot of us ride, we just want to keep this an Exotic and rare car show for the most part. But please, if you have something interesting do let us know!
Other
Rare and one-off example vehicles may be let in regardless of make (movie cars, prototypes, specific race cars, Pikes Peak Challenge cars, etc). Again, JDM Only imported cars must be of historical significance; just because a vehicle is RHD does not mean it is a good fit for Exotics - please email us in advance and insert a link to some photos! We repeat this because some don’t listen.
Questions?
To get ahead of a few common questions we get surprisingly often - no, your rare paint color does not make your car an exotic nor does bolting on a Bushwacker fender flare kit (Or Liberty Walk, Rocket Bunny, or whatever you want to call it) to your normally non-exotic. Anything with "lambo doors" that did not come with them from the factory is automatically a very hard no and your mom is likely in therapy because of you. No amount of money you have spent on your Scion FRS, Challenger SRT, Chevy SS (which is not a completely true Holden Commodore for the 100th time because it is LHD nor is it an exotic), or Mustang Ecoboost will make it an exotic even if they are all really fun cars all of us at Exotics truly enjoy and several of us even own. Please see our FAQs if you have further questions before emailing us.
If we missed something let us know, but we think you get the idea. If you don't get it by now we'll try and send an interpretive dance video. Email us at info@exoticsat.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can, but don’t expect an answer if it’s a Friday night and you want to show the next morning.
Here is a tip. Attend the show as a spectator first and get the feel for it. Talk to the Thugs at the show and get an opinion if you don’t see your car listed in the criteria. Our goal is to put on the best possible show and not have this devolve into a Safeway parking lot. Of course, it goes without saying, behave badly and no matter what you drive, you don’t get in, even if you’re bringing Taylor Swift.