The Salon Prive Concours 2017 was staged 31 August to 2 September at the Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, England. More than 7,000 guests enjoyed the selection of cars and motorcycles on display at the 12th annual event, held at the Cotswolds residence of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. Best of Show at the 2017 Salon Prive Concours d'Elegance was awarded to the 1960 Alfa Romeo 6C 3000 CM Pinin Farina … [Read more...]
Events and Concours d'Elegance
From the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, we attend the world’s finest automotive events and concours d'elegance and cover them in dramatic fashion.
Ferrari Celebrates 70 Years of History in Maranello
Ferrari celebrated its 70th Anniversary over the weekend of September 9-10, 2017 at the Fiorano circuit in Maranello, Italy. The two days of festivities culminated with a Concours d'Elegance for the 120 historic cars on display within Ferrari's private racetrack primarily used for development and testing purposes. The entrants at the Ferrari 70th Anniversary Concours d'Elegance competed for the title of Best of Show … [Read more...]
Chantilly Concours d’Elegance 2017 – Report and Photos
The Chantilly Concours d'Elegance 2017 was held 9-10 September in France on the grounds of the Domaine de Chantilly, in the town of Chantilly between Calais and Paris. The fourth annual event celebrated the return of the Concours d'Elegance to France, a national tradition dating from the 1920s. Held in Le Notre gardens at the Chateau, the Peter Auto-organised Concours welcomed 16,300 visitors, an increase of 20 … [Read more...]
Class List for 2018 Amelia Island Concours
The 2018 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, to be staged March 9-11, will feature eleven special classes. Always held the second full weekend in March, "The Amelia" draws over 250 vehicles from collections around the world to the Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island for a celebration of the automobile like no other. Auburn - A pure Classic from America's heartland, Auburn was founded early … [Read more...]
Hampton Court Palace Concours 2017 – Report and Photos
The Hampton Court Palace Concours 2017 was staged 1-3 September at the historic Hampton Court Palace, a royal palace situated on the Thames in London. The sixth annual Concours of Elegance event featured more than 60 automobiles from around the world displayed in the Fountain Gardens on the East side of the historic Hampton Court Palace. Nearly 12,500 motoring enthusiasts flocked to the gardens of Hampton Court … [Read more...]
Porsche Werks Reunion Monterey 2017 – Report and Photos
The Porsche Werks Reunion Monterey 2017 was held Friday, August 14th at the Corral de Tierra Country Club in Salinas, California. Hosted by the Porsche Club of America, the fourth edition of this single-marque Monterey Car Week event featured a captivating group of Porsches from every generation and genre. The 2017 Werks Reunion saw a total of 627 Porsches on display and another 150 in judged classes, as well as … [Read more...]
Frua’s First at Hampton Court Concours
Carrozzeria Frua is perhaps best known for its design of the Maserati A6G in the Fifties, but the coachbuilder’s first work of art was the Fiat 1100 Frua Barchetta. Heading to 2017 Hampton Court Concours of Elegance, the low-slung Barchetta will be featured at the Hampton Court Palace on 1-3 September. Finished in 1946, the Fiat 1100 -- a world away from the staid saloon car that left the Fiat factory -- was first … [Read more...]
Quail Motorsports Gathering 2017 – Report and Photos
The Quail Motorsports Gathering 2017 was held Friday, August 18th at the Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel Valley, California. The 15th annual 'Quail' celebrated sports and racing automobiles and motorcycles, with participants and guests enjoying wonderful weather, food, drink and camaraderie among like-minded enthusiasts in a garden party setting. The Quail drew more than 225 cars from around the world in 11 … [Read more...]
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2017 – Report and Photos
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2017 was held Sunday, August 20th in Pebble Beach, California. More than 200 automotive treasures lined the 17th and 18th holes of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links for the 67th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the pinnacle of Monterey Classic Car Week. Created in 1950 to demonstrate the virtues of the latest cars, the Pebble Beach Concours is the jewel in the crown of … [Read more...]
Pebble Beach Concours 2017 – Best of Show Winner
A 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer owned by Bruce R. McCaw of Bellevue, Washington won Best of Show at the 67th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held Sunday, August 20, 2017 on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. Just a week ago, McCaw's boattailed Mercedes-Benz emerged from the restoration shop of Steve Babinsky in Lebanon, New Jersey. Having quickly crossed the country, the stunning … [Read more...]
Carmel Concours on the Avenue 2017 – Photo Gallery
The Carmel Concours on the Avenue 2017 was held Tuesday, August 15th on the downtown streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. A field of more than 175 automobiles were on display at the tenth edition of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue, vying for 14 major awards and Best of Show. This year’s event presented multi-marques from 1940 to 1973, in addition to Porsche and Ferrari from the beginning through … [Read more...]
Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance 2017 – Photo Gallery
The Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance 2017 was held Thursday, August 17th, starting and ending at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center in Pebble Beach, California. The 20th annual picturesque trip around the Monterey Peninsula was open to vehicles participating in the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 20th. This year saw over 175 historic automobiles take off from Pebble Beach for a tour of scenic driving … [Read more...]
McCall Motorworks Revival 2017 – Photo Gallery
The McCall Motorworks Revival 2017 was held Wednesday, August 16th at the Monterey Jet Center in Monterey, California. Gordon McCall's 26th annual Motorworks Revival event and charitable fundraiser provided guests with a taste of everything -- classic cars and motorcycles, private and military aircraft, food and wine, coupled with the latest offerings from top luxury brands and automakers. … [Read more...]
Maserati A6GCS/53 Wins Peninsula Best of the Best Award
The 1954 Maserati A6GCS/53 Berlinetta by Pinin Farina, owned by the Monaco-based Destriero Collection, was named winner of the second Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. A total of eight Best of Show winners from top 2016 Concours around the globe competed for the title of the most exceptional car in the world. This year's winner was announced during the Monterey Car Week on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. … [Read more...]
Official Poster for Hampton Court Concours
Concours of Elegance revealed the official poster for the 2017 event, featuring a selection of the seven Ferraris confirmed to form part of the Concours this year. Kicking off with the 1952 Ferrari 342 America Pininfarina Coupé and ending with the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta, it’s a real celebration of one of motoring’s most famous icons. Artist Charles Avalon's illustration shows a parade of Ferraris travelling away … [Read more...]
