The 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held on Sunday, August 18th, 2013 again offered a breathtaking selection of vehicles that define perfection and rarity. There were 248 vehicles from 36 states and 12 countries. Some, or many, like you have never seen before.
Multiple classes divide the field. Besides Antique, others included Simplex, Open Packard, Lincoln Custom Coachwork V8 and V12, Aston Martin Centennial, Vanvooren Coachwork, Duesenberg, Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari Grand Touring Competition, Lamborghini, Porsche 911 Road and Competition, BMW 507, Indy Roadsters and French Motorcycles. There were other
classes of various vintages and themes as well. There were other highlights and great gatherings, especially the 27 Alfa Romeo 8Cs, the pre-war model.
Notably the Best of Show went to the second American car in twenty years, a 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Victoria. While people watching of attendees and participants could be considered just as interesting as the show, it also raised $1,277,007 for charity. No small feat. Of course, Jay Leno was present and raised $25,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County by offering tickets to his show and tours of his Big Dog Garage, which is a show in itself.
Manufacturer participation is always another feature with multiple mini-shows and displays including Infiniti, Jaguar, Cadillac, Hyundai and SRT. Land Rover may have had the most interesting display with a cut-away as pictured in the slideshow. One of the raffled vehicles for $100 a ticket was a BMW 428i, said to be the first public appearance of such! Other great concepts and exotics were in the usual place outside The Lodge. A Porsche 918 Spyder, the Acura NSX concept and an Aston Martin CC100 among others. A McLaren P1 said to be present during the weekend but was absent from public viewing as well as a LaFerrari that was said to be in town.
Always a special display is the art tent which features absolutely amazing and gorgeous paintings and sculptures that truly capture the essence of the automobile; vintage, muscle, race or exotic.
The d’Elegance is extremely well organized, fun and much to do, plan on spending many hours taking in all the sites and bring an extra battery for your camera. If you arrive late, you may avoid the long traffic back-ups and still have enough energy left for the Goodings Auction which takes place at the nearby Equestrian Center.
These rolling sculptures are not for those just into cars. It is also for those into textures, shapes, art, craftsmanship, and even people watching and fashion. It is a must see.
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Monday, August 23, 2010
Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance 2010: Stunning Again
It never fails; the 3rd weekend in August is special for a reason and Sunday in particular. Its one thing to see incredible factory production cars, quite another to see examples of greatness from decades or even a century ago that will never be produced again. Cars you've never heard of, never knew existed, and now never can afford. Just to see them up close is a special treat. This year is the 60th annual event and it has raised over 14 million dollars for local, national and international charities. www.pebblebeachconcours.net/
Buy tickets before the show to avoid the same-day mark-up and lines. When you arrive, be sure to park near the posted bus stops and not in a location where there just happens to be cars. Otherwise, it's a long walk to the next stop. Traffic management is pretty good, even arriving late works out well. Be sure to wear walking shoes and even when overcast you can get a sunburn.
The paintwork is flawless, the curves R-rated, the bright work perfectly reflective…you get the point. This year featured Alfa Romeo, Pierce-Arrow, Jaguar and the designs of Ghia. Additionally the Lakesters, Bonneville racers, past Indy cars and antique motorcycles added additional variety.
Even if the overall shape of the car looks identical, take a look at the multiple details inside and out. Rolling sculpture and jewelry before true mass production and aerodynamically perfect details took over. Read the signs in front of them, sometimes their history is also fascinating it's a story you can see in your mind's eye.
The artwork in the tent on the grounds is breathtaking although this year had fewer exhibitors than a few years ago. The food is good, service is excellent and the clothing/memorabilia items are top quality.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger attended again and Jay Leno is always bitingly funny announcing the raffle. Edward Herrmann always does a great job announcing the show. Being a fan, I thanked him Thursday night for his contributions and film work at the Credit Suisse www.credit-suisse.com/us/en/ cocktail reception.
Other celebrity attendees were seen as well. A new Orange County Housewife and Brittny Gastineau (Mark's daughter) were spotted by my Lovely Navigator. Yes, the cars were that good. But who is really important is the panel of judges.
The judging panel is a who's who in the automotive world. It is an honor and privilege to attend an event where they gather to assess the rolling artwork. Check out the list here: www.pebblebeachconcours.net/pages/3042/index.htm
Buy tickets before the show to avoid the same-day mark-up and lines. When you arrive, be sure to park near the posted bus stops and not in a location where there just happens to be cars. Otherwise, it's a long walk to the next stop. Traffic management is pretty good, even arriving late works out well. Be sure to wear walking shoes and even when overcast you can get a sunburn.
The paintwork is flawless, the curves R-rated, the bright work perfectly reflective…you get the point. This year featured Alfa Romeo, Pierce-Arrow, Jaguar and the designs of Ghia. Additionally the Lakesters, Bonneville racers, past Indy cars and antique motorcycles added additional variety.
Even if the overall shape of the car looks identical, take a look at the multiple details inside and out. Rolling sculpture and jewelry before true mass production and aerodynamically perfect details took over. Read the signs in front of them, sometimes their history is also fascinating it's a story you can see in your mind's eye.
The artwork in the tent on the grounds is breathtaking although this year had fewer exhibitors than a few years ago. The food is good, service is excellent and the clothing/memorabilia items are top quality.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger attended again and Jay Leno is always bitingly funny announcing the raffle. Edward Herrmann always does a great job announcing the show. Being a fan, I thanked him Thursday night for his contributions and film work at the Credit Suisse www.credit-suisse.com/us/en/ cocktail reception.
Other celebrity attendees were seen as well. A new Orange County Housewife and Brittny Gastineau (Mark's daughter) were spotted by my Lovely Navigator. Yes, the cars were that good. But who is really important is the panel of judges.
The judging panel is a who's who in the automotive world. It is an honor and privilege to attend an event where they gather to assess the rolling artwork. Check out the list here: www.pebblebeachconcours.net/pages/3042/index.htm
The automobiles that are not entered in the show are stunning as well stay tuned for an upcoming article on the cars outside the Concours, especially if you're an enthusiast of the latest generation of exotics.
The Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance is a must-see for any auto enthusiast. Even if your tastes don't towards the pre-war classics, the variety, ambiance, presentation, people watching and overall experience should be on your must-do automotive wish list.
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