{"id":75932,"date":"2024-08-20T21:44:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T01:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75932"},"modified":"2024-08-20T21:44:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T01:44:08","slug":"2024-pebble-beach-concours-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75932","title":{"rendered":"2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance – The Car Mecca"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year in Monterey, CA, one of the most prestigious car shows in the world happens alongside a week-long celebration of all things automotive. The Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance \u2013 now celebrating 73 years of tradition \u2013 is one of the only places in the world where you\u2019ll ever see exotics from all different makes and models mingling with incredible concept cars, pre-war vehicles, manufacturer prototypes, and so many more. As usual, we made the trip to Car Mecca. Here are all the highlights from the Concours, including the Best of Show winner, the 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports.<\/p>\n

Pre-War and Best in Class<\/h3>\n

The 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports won Best of Show \u2013 the first time for a Preservation-class vehicle \u2013 \u00a0but there were plenty of other pre-war cars on display. Vintage America and France definitely had an outpouring of support. You\u2019ll spot several different Bugatti models, a 1907 Packard 30 Runabout, a bright red Duesenberg convertible, a Peugeot 302 DS, a 1937 Lincoln K LeBaron, and more obscure models like the Locomobile Model 48. Pre-war is always well-represented at Pebble, but this year, tons of \u2018deep cuts\u2019 showed up.<\/p>\n

All the Ferraris<\/h3>\n

From vintage to modern, you couldn\u2019t swing a camera lens without seeing a prancing horse. And there were some truly rare appearances, including a black 1951 Ferrari 212 Inter Vignate, or the \u201cGeneva Coupe\u201d as it\u2019s sometimes referred to. We have some pictures of vintage favorites like the 275 GTB\/4 and a 1969 365 GTC. Of course, it wouldn\u2019t be Car Week without an F40 showing up, and you can spot one alongside a row of race-liveried cars.<\/p>\n

Lamborghini and Other Italians<\/h3>\n

There was some Lamborghini to appreciate, including a blue Countach LP 400 and more than one Miura \u2013 one wearing a subtle shade of brown-bronze and another flying under the radar in a bright red. There were a shocking number of Maserati vehicles around, too, and hailing from all vintages. Astute eyes will notice a 1954 Maserati A6 GCS, a beautiful green 1965 Maserati Sebring II, and, of course, a 450S.<\/p>\n

McLaren F1 XP4<\/h3>\n

Want to embarrass all your buddies with McLaren F1s? Turn up to the Concours in a one-of-five prototype McLaren F1. While it began life as a test mule, it eventually became a customer vehicle. It entered New Zealand retail mogul Roger Bhatnagar\u2019s possession after being reconfigured to his preferred specification in mid-1994. XP4 ended up in California \u2013 where else \u2013 and has lived there ever since.<\/p>\n

Lo-Res<\/h3>\n

A precursor to the Cybertruck (only half kidding), the United Nude Lo-Res Car is a prototype from 2016 created by footwear company United Nude. Designed explicitly for promotional purposes \u2013 and bizarrely, transacting on Bring a Trailer around three years ago for low six-figures to a user who has no bids or comments on any other listing \u2013 the car isn\u2019t street legal but does, technically drive. Its design mantra was \u2018low-resolution Countach.\u201d<\/p>\n

Italian Wedges and Concepts<\/h3>\n

If there\u2019s one thing Italian automakers know, it\u2019s how to make a good wedge. A 1969 Lancia Fulvia Competizione Prototype turned up in yellow. The one-off is a prototype made in Turin designed by Tom Tjaarda, known for the 1966 Fiat 124 Spider, first-gen Ford Fiesta, and \u2013 more readily recognizable, perhaps \u2013 the De Tomaso Pantera. The white, flattened-looking 1970 Ferrari 512 S Modulo Pininfarina is very cool, too, which last appeared at Pebble in 2006 for Pininfarina\u2019s 100th<\/sup> anniversary. Two Marcello Gandini masterpieces appeared, too \u2013 the 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Bertone Coupe and 1988 Cizeta-Moroder V16T Prototype.<\/p>\n

American Puzzles<\/h3>\n

Two silver wonders appeared at the Concept Lawn. The first is a Chevy Aerovette; talk about a concept car way ahead of its time. The Aerovette is a rear mid-engine rear-wheel drive Vette concept that originally used a Wankel rotary engine. The program was canceled by John DeLorean \u2013 yes that DeLorean \u2013 when he deemed the program to be impractical and costly. Pot, meet kettle. The other silver wedge you\u2019ll spot is the Vector W8, the only one finished in silver and one of only 17 cars that ever saw the light of day.<\/p>\n

BPR and FIA GT Race Cars<\/h3>\n

One of the most electrifying classes at this year\u2019s event was undoubtedly the 1990s BPR & FIA GT Race Cars, where some of the most ferocious machines from that era found their way onto the concours lawns. In a class brimming with fierce competition, two standouts were the mighty McLaren F1 and Mercedes CLK GTRs. These legends of endurance racing stole our hearts. BMW USA Classic brought the McLaren F1 GTR<\/a>, resplendent in its bold FINA livery from the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans.<\/p>\n

Frua Celebrations<\/h3>\n

The Frua Coachwork class was another highlight, dazzling attendees with an array of elegant, timeless beauties. There was a 1955 Maserati A6 GCS Frua Spider, a 1953 Nardi\/Peugeot 203 Dubois Frua Coup\u00e9 and the 1953 Nardi 750 Frua Barchetta. These cars, with their sculpted lines and intricate details, perfectly showcased the artistry of Pietro Frua, who started his design career at Pininfarina before establishing his own celebrated studio.<\/p>\n

Wedges Everywhere<\/h3>\n

The Wedge-Shaped Concept Cars and Prototypes class was arguably the most attention-grabbing, drawing huge crowds eager to glimpse some of the most futuristic and imaginative designs ever conceived. From the sharp angles of the Pininfarina-designed Honda HP-X to the minimalist United Nude Lo-Res Car, this category offered a vision of automotive design that defied convention. The star of the show, however, was the Ferrari 512S Modulo, whose otherworldly appearance made it a magnet for onlookers.<\/p>\n

All the Rest<\/h3>\n

From Jaguar D-Types to Mercedes race cars and a Ghibli 4.9 SS Ghia Coupe by Giugiaro, there\u2019s truly a little bit of everything to spy in our photos of the 2024 Concours d\u2019Elegance. As the event came to a close, it was the beautifully preserved Bugatti Type 59 Sports, once owned by King Leopold III of Belgium, that took home the coveted \u2018Best of Show\u2019 award at the Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance 2024.<\/p>\n

A 1955 A6G\/54 2000 Zagato Spyder claimed the win in the road car class, but you can see the full list below and also take a look at the photos and let us know which are your favorites.<\/p>\n

BEST OF SHOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports
The Pearl Collection\/Fritz Burkard, Zug, Switzerland<\/p>\n

BEST OF SHOW NOMINEES<\/strong><\/p>\n

1948 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Saoutchik Fastback Coup\u00e9
Robert Kudela, Chropyn\u011b, Czech Republic<\/p>\n

1934 Packard 1108 Twelve LeBaron Sport Phaeton
Harry Yeaggy, Cincinnati, Ohio<\/p>\n

1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Bertone Coupe
Phillip Sarofim, Beverly Hills, California<\/p>\n

ELEGANCE AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Sedan
The JBS Collection\/Jack Boyd Smith Jr., Elkhart, Indiana<\/p>\n

J. B. & Dorothy Nethercutt Most Elegant Closed Car
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Sport Sedan
Lehrman Collection, Palm Beach, Florida<\/p>\n

Jules Heumann Most Elegant Open Car
1955 Maserati A6G\/54 2000 Zagato Spyder
Chris Shane, Manhattan Beach, California<\/p>\n

Strother MacMinn Most Elegant Sports Car
1955 Maserati A6GCS Frua Spyder
Jonathan & Wendy Segal, San Diego, California<\/p>\n

[Photos: Dan Levins @klapped.media<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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