The "L'époque des Carrossiers: The Art and Times of the French Coachbuilders" display opened on April 14, 2018 at the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard, California. The latest exhibit showcases some of the most striking examples of hand-built coachwork on some of the world’s most acclaimed cars. Some of the finest vehicles from the Mullin Museum’s permanent collection are on display representing the skill and … [Read more...]
Jaguar XK120 Featured at Amelia Island
The Jaguar XK120 will be a featured class at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance 2019, scheduled for March 8-10 at the Golf Club of Amelia Island at Summer Beach in Florida. The 24th annual Concours will honor seventy years of the speed record and the first race victory that set the Jaguar XK120's course and gave it its immortal name. On a super highway in Belgium the new Jaguar (with full windshield and top … [Read more...]
Salon Prive Joins Peninsula Best of the Best
Salon Prive has been invited to join the Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award as one of its partner Concours. Launched in 2015 by Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, William Connor, Bruce Meyer and Christian Philippsen, the annual award brings together the best of show winners from the top international concours to compete for the title of the "most exceptional motor car in the world." The car selected to represent … [Read more...]
Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble October 2018 – Photos
The Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble October 2018 event welcomed over 5,500 guests for the last Scramble of the year, with a selection of vintage, classic, modern and racing cars attending and bringing a vast crowd of automotive enthusiasts to 348-acre former Royal Air Force base in the heart of England. An array of cars was in attendance, making it the largest October event yet. A heady mix of automotive … [Read more...]
Luftgekühlt Germany 2018 – Report and Photos
The Luftgekühlt Germany 2018 event was staged 16 September at Werksviertel Mitte in Munich. After five annual shows in Los Angeles, and a successful maiden European event held in England in late July, Luftgekühlt has finally come home to Germany. The brainchild of Porsche factory racer Patrick Long and Howie Idelson, the Luftgekühlt family was warmly welcomed to the Bavarian capital. Long said, “This just … [Read more...]
Grand Basel Celebrates Cars as Art
The debut Grand Basel was staged 6-9 September 2018 in Basel, Switzerland. Celebrating 'Excellence in Motion', the inaugural Basel edition Grand Basel presented the automobile in the cultural context of art, design, architecture and lifestyle to more than 12,000 visitors. The show's exhibits were selected to include more than 100 cars, creatively spread over a total show space of 32,000 square metres. Cars … [Read more...]
Salon Prive Concours 2018 – Report and Photos
The Salon Prive Concours 2018 was staged 30 August to 2 September at the Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, England. Thousands of guests enjoyed the selection of 53 cars and 20 motorcycles on display at the 13th annual event, held at the Cotswolds residence of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. This year's Concours consisted of three motorcycle and ten car classes, including ‘Preservation at its Best’; ‘Pre-war … [Read more...]
Hampton Court Palace Concours 2018 – Report and Photos
The Hampton Court Palace Concours 2018 was staged 31 August - 2 September at the historic Hampton Court Palace, a royal palace situated on the Thames in London. The seventh annual Concours of Elegance featured more than 60 automobiles displayed in the Fountain Gardens on the East side of the Palace. Nearly 13,000 motoring enthusiasts converged to the Hampton Court Palace for the largest Concours of Elegance yet. … [Read more...]
Quail Motorsports Gathering 2018 – Report and Photos
The Quail Motorsports Gathering 2018 was held Friday, August 24th at the Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel Valley, California. The 16th 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 250 entrants from around the world in 12 … [Read more...]
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2018 – Report and Photos
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2018 was held Sunday, August 26th in Pebble Beach, California. More than 200 automotive treasures lined the 17th and 18th holes of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links for the 68th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the pinnacle of Monterey Classic Car Week. The 2018 Pebble Beach Concours featured 209 cars from 17 countries and 31 states on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach … [Read more...]
Pebble Beach Concours 2018 – Best of Show Winner
A 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta owned by David and Ginny Sydorick of Beverly Hills, California won Best of Show at the 68th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held Sunday, August 26, 2018 on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. “As a Zagato collector, I broke the rules and bought a Touring-bodied car because this Alfa Romeo is very special,” said longtime entrant David Sydorick … [Read more...]
Carmel Concours on the Avenue 2018 – Photo Gallery
The Carmel Concours on the Avenue 2018 was held Tuesday, August 21st on the downtown streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. A field of more than 175 automobiles were on display at the 11th 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...]
McCall Motorworks Revival 2018 – Photo Gallery
The McCall Motorworks Revival 2018 was held Wednesday, August 22nd at the Monterey Jet Center in Monterey, California. Gordon McCall's 27th 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. A highlight was the … [Read more...]
Rodeo Drive Concours 2018 – Report and Photos
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...]
