The Rodeo Drive Concours 2018 was held Sunday, June 17 on the famed thoroughfare in Beverly Hills, California. This year marked the 25th year of this annual Father’s Day tradition, which features a superb selection of rare and contemporary automobiles within a three block area between Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards. Because of the significance of the Concours' 25th anniversary, this year’s event was … [Read more...]
Endurance Legends at Hampton Court Palace
The Porsche 917K driven by Steve McQueen in the film Le Mans is one highlight of a group of endurance racing legends at the 2018 Hampton Court Palace Concours of Elegance, scheduled for 31 August to 2 September at the Hampton Court Palace in London. The Porsche 917K was more than just a silver screen star. Despite being damaged during filming for Le Mans, it was rebuilt using another chassis and went on to win at … [Read more...]
Amelia Island Concours to Honor Jacky Ickx
Six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx will be the honoree for the Amelia Island Concours 2019, scheduled for March 8-10 at the Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach in Florida. "There is something heroic about Jacky Ickx," said Bill Warner, founder and Chairman of the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. "When things are at their worst Ickx is at his best. Grace under pressure doesn't begin to describe him. He's … [Read more...]
San Marino Motor Classic 2018 – Report and Photos
The San Marino Motor Classic 2018 was held on Sunday, June 10 at Lacy Park in San Marino, California. Over 357 cars impressed the crowd of more than 10,000 people who attended. They were displayed on the lawns of the beautiful 30-acre park, ranging from brass-era, depression-era classics, post-war luxury, sports cars, hot rods, race cars, exotics and rare cars from the last century. Show highlights also included a … [Read more...]
Citroën Featured at Pebble Beach Concours
For the first time, Citroën will grace the 18th fairway as a featured marque at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for Sunday, August 26th in Pebble Beach, California. The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance poster, painted by Barry Rowe, commemorates this moment. “Interest in Citroën among collectors has seen exponential growth in recent years, and the Concours is pleased to showcase custom coachwork … [Read more...]
Friends of Steve McQueen 2018 – Report and Photos
The Friends of Steve McQueen celebrated the 50th anniversary of the release of the movie "Bullitt" by honoring the film and the famous "Bullitt" Mustang during this year’s car and motorcycle charity benefit on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Celebrating its 11th year and co-chaired by Chad McQueen and Ron Harris, the event held at the Boys Republic in Chino Hills, California raises funds to support the Boys Republic in … [Read more...]
In Motion at the Pebble Beach Tour
The famed Monterey Classic Car Week really gets going in earnest with the annual running of the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance. Held annually since 1998 to showcase the elegance of the automobile in motion, the Tour underscores the early history of Pebble Beach. The 2017 Pebble Beach Tour featured 155 varied but highly valued historic automobiles as the event celebrated its 20th anniversary. Last year saw the Tour … [Read more...]
London City Concours 2018 – Report and Photos
The London City Concours 2018 was staged 7-8 June at the Honourable Artillery Company in London. A total of 125 classic and performance cars gathered for the second annual event in a celebration of speed that showcased everything from 1898 pioneers through to the very latest 2018 hypercars. Perhaps best showcasing the evolution of speed in the automotive world was the 'Era Defining' class, comprised of notable and … [Read more...]
Concorso Ferrari 2018 – Report and Photos
The Concorso Ferrari 2018 was held Sunday, April 22 in Old Town Pasadena, California. This marked the 11th year that the Ferrari Club of America -- Southwest Region organized and hosted their annual signature event. Also known as Ferraris on Colorado, the event showcased over 140 of the finest vintage and contemporary Ferraris -- which lined three blocks of Colorado Boulevard from Pasadena Avenue to Raymond Avenue. … [Read more...]
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018 – Report and Photos
The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2018 took place May 25-27 on the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este and Villa Erba on Lake Como in Cernobbio, Italy. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Como, the 2018 Villa d'Este Concours presented the chance to not only admire 51 historic cars spanning eight decades of vehicle history, but also take in the myriad of sights off the show field. First held at the … [Read more...]
Beast of Turin Featured at London Concours
The Fiat S76 'Beast of Turin' will be featured at the 2018 London Concours, scheduled for 7-8 June at the Honourable Artillery Company in London. The flame-spitting, 28.5-litre land speed record car from 1911 will be on display at 2nd annual Concours. Originally built as one of two, the ‘Beast of Turin’ is now the only remaining Fiat S76 land speed record car in existence after Fiat dismantled the other example just … [Read more...]
Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble April 2018 – Photos
The Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble April 2018 saw more than 6,000 enthusiasts passing through the gates, making it the most popular Scramble ever at Bicester Heritage. Staged across the 348-acre former Royal Air Force base in the heart of England, 'Drive It Day' -- a national scheme encouraging the use and enjoyment of historic vehicles -- brought about over 1,000 historic classic cars to the former RAF Bomber … [Read more...]
Featured Displays at Quail Motorsports Gathering 2018
The Quail Motorsports Gathering 2018 will be held Friday, August 24th at the Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel, California during Monterey Classic Car Week. More than 250 automobiles and motorcycles will be displayed in a garden-party setting at the 16th annual Quail. The 2018 Quail Motorsports Gathering will debut special displays celebrating 70 Years of the Iconic Porsche 356 and The Alois Ruf Reunion. The 356 … [Read more...]
Luftgekühlt 2018 – Report and Photos
This year marked the 5th edition of the air-cooled Porsche-fest known as the Luftgekühlt, which was staged April 22, 2018 at the Ganahl Lumber yard facility in Torrance, California. The gathering is the brainchild of Porsche factory racer Patrick Long and noted Southern California creative director Howie Idelson. Luftgekühlt was conceived as a realistic car culture event which is centered on a closely curated list … [Read more...]
Hollywood on the Lake at 2018 Concorso Villa d’Este
The 2018 Concorso Villa d'Este will be staged 25-27 May on the grounds of the Hotel Villa d'Este and neighboring Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Italy. The three-day event, hosted by BMW Group Classic and the Villa d'Este luxury hotel, will again see a small field of 50 historic automobiles displayed against the backdrop of Lake Como. The theme for the 2018 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este will be "Hollywood on the Lake". … [Read more...]
