The Detroit Auto Show is a grand scale spectacle North American car enthusiasts all know and love. The elaborate displays, impressive lighting effects and perfectly placed cars don't just happen overnight (well, it takes a few days at least), as planning a production of this size can quickly become a logistical nightmare with so many things coming together for the very first time.

That's why we wanted to share this behind the scenes gallery of the dedicated crews and manufacturers hard at work, as they prepare to set the stage for another amazing auto show. Very few people know the actual amount of time and effort it takes to tirelessly transform the sprawling show floor space into the jaw-dropping displays we see each year.

Click here for a rare look at what's involved.