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Photos, event coverage, news and information about the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held annually each August in Pebble Beach, California.
Lincoln will feature prominently on the official poster for the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, scheduled for Sunday, August 18th on the grounds of Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. When Edsel B. Ford II came upon the 1956 Lincoln Continental MK II last year, he admired the long lines and elegant custom styling of the automobile, but he didn't immediately recognize it. Imagine his … [Read more...]
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2013 will be held Sunday, August 18th on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. The 63rd annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Aston Martin, the 50th anniversaries of Lamborghini and the Porsche 911, in addition to honoring Custom Lincoln, Simplex, Vanvooren Coachwork, BMW 507 and … [Read more...]
Report by Rick Carey, Auction Editor | Photos as credited Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, Paul Russell and Company hosted an open house to celebrate the 1928 Mercedes-Benz Typ S Torpedo by Saoutchik of Paul and Judy Andrews that won Best in Show at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The occasion created an opportunity to do many things beyond admiring the Saoutchik-bodied … [Read more...]
The 2012 edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance raised more than $1.2 million for local charities, the seventh year in a row that charitable donations have topped $1 million. The full sum distributed to charity -- $1,254,000 -- was announced by Pebble Beach Company CEO William L. Perocchi and Pebble Beach Concours Chairman Sandra Button during a luncheon honoring the charitable partners … [Read more...]
A Jaguar XK120 Roadster was judged Best in Class in the Postwar Sports Open category at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held Sunday, August 19th on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. While winning Best in Class makes this particular XK120 significant on its own merit, it also stands above the others because its first owner was Hollywood icon Clark Gable, a devoted Jaguar … [Read more...]
The BMW R7 motorcycle was judged Best in Class in the German Motorcycles category at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held Sunday, August 19th on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. The award was received by Karl Baumer, Head of BMW Group Classic. “The BMW R7 is one of the most extraordinary motorcycles in our collection,” noted Baumer upon receiving the award. “We are … [Read more...]
The 2012 edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was, as always, held the third Sunday of August on the incomparable 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. The 62nd edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance honored Cars of the Maharajas, Mercer, Fiat, Saoutchik Coachwork, AC and Shelby Cobra, Hot Rods Sports Customs and German … [Read more...]
A 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo owned by Paul and Judy Andrews of White Settlement, Texas, was named Best of Show at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held Sunday, August 18th on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. The 62nd annual Concours showcased 220 cars from 33 states and 15 countries and raised $1,077,220 for charity. "I'm not sure I can put … [Read more...]
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2012 was held Sunday, August 19th at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. More than 200 automotive treasures lined the 18th hole of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links for the 62nd annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, with a total of 28 classes including feature and special classes. Early morning fog and anxious entrants quickly gave way … [Read more...]
The Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance 2012 was held Thursday, August 16th, starting and ending at the Pebble Beach Equestrian Center in Pebble Beach, California. The 15th annual scenic 60-mile trip around the Monterey Peninsula, held in association with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, is open to vehicles that are participating in the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours on Sunday, August 19th. This year … [Read more...]
At its traditional location on Peter Hay Hill overlooking the Lodge at Pebble Beach, Porsche will exhibit the latest iterations of its Cayenne, Panamera, Boxster and 911 model lines next to their inspirational forbearers of decades ago at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance weekend, August 17-19, 2012. Current Porsche models will be on display adjacent to rarely, if ever, seen vintage models, no … [Read more...]
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2012 will feature an entire class dedicated to Sport Customs when it returns to the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links on August 19th. "These are one-of-a-kind cars built in the US, on modified American production chassis with American engines by individuals, designers and craftsmen," explains automotive historian Ken Gross, a member of the Concours … [Read more...]
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance released the commemorative posters for the 2012 event, in addition to the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance and Pebble Beach RetroAuto. The tradition of creating these posters dates back more than 60 years to the first Pebble Beach Road Race and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance held in 1950. Artists are now commissioned to paint them, and they generally showcase … [Read more...]
The last Mercer to exit the factory will be featured at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held August 19th at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. The 1925 Mercer Series 6 Raceabout of Johnny Crowell will also take part in the 1,500 mile Pebble Beach Motoring Classic. The Roebling family along with designer Finley Robertson Porter debuted the Mercer Raceabout Type 35R in 1911. … [Read more...]
Ed Gilbertson will retire as Chief Judge after the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and Chris Bock, celebrating his 50th year at the event, will step into that role. "The success of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is directly linked to the quality of cars on our show field and the manner in which they are judged," said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. … [Read more...]
