The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is an annual event since 1950 where only the best and most rare cars from all over the world are invited to exhibit and compete at the beautiful venue, the 18th Fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Link. First conducted in 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is often said to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. Only the most beautiful and rare automobiles are invited to appear on the famed eighteenth fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links each year, and connoisseurs of art and technology congregate to see them. This year 219 cars from 16 countries competed at the event.
Over 15,000 attendees at the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance. A car show with a breathtaking venue – the 18th Fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Link by the waters. A 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet ( right ) won the competition.
1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A F. Ramseier & Cie Worblaufen Cabriolet Jim Patterson/The Patterson Collection, Louisville, Kentucky
(Credit: Photo Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance)
One of my favourite cars in the show was in the British pre war Sports Class was a Bugatti which had sexy curves
Many Ferraris were featured in this years show
Concept Cars displayed in the lawn of the Lodge at Pebble Beach
Jay Leno, an avid car collector (Credit: Photo Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance)
Beautiful temporary tents were set up by in different areas by the car companies who sponsored the event, Cadillac, Tesla, Lexus, Infinity and Mac Laren
You will think that only men will be at the show, but people from all ages including ladies and pets who attend the event.
A pretty poodle who got just as many photos as the cars
A young boy going around taking photos of the cars
Many ladies chatting with other ladies and wearing beautiful hats! A perfect occasion to display your most beautiful and colourful hats and serves as a double purpose as shade from the heat which can reach over a hundred degrees
It is a very well attended event and at the same time, a donation is made to the Pebble Beach Company Foundation. This year they were able to raise $2 million and around $20 million since they started 65 years ago.
“I continue to be inspired by the generosity of the collector car community,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “Entrants bring their automotive treasures here to share with others, judges bring their expertise, sponsors often debut new cars and provide items for opportunity drawings—and, together, we are able to make a solid contribution to better the lives of others.”
“It is easy to see the affluence of this area, but we cannot overlook the many needs in this county,” Pebble Beach Company CEO William Perocchi said. “It’s because of the generosity of our donors and charity partners that we can significantly impact the lives of Monterey County residents. The money raised during this event, and in turn distributed to our community partners, helps those in need.” It is a worthwhile event to see even atleast once in your life if you love cars. And for the rest of the family, definitely something to enjoy as well and continue on to visit Monterey, Carmel and the Big Sur which are in the near vicinity of the show.
