classic cars at pebble beach

Story by Brandes Elitch
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Let me start by saying right out that the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was so utterly surprising and overwhelming that I suspect I cannot convey in mere words the totality of the experience. I doubt if so many fabulous automobiles have ever been assembled in one spot, anywhere, at one time, and with logical and consistent themes as well.

Now I realize that these are strong words, so let me provide a bit of perspective. I started attending the events at Monterey back in 1979, and I have never missed a year since, although the events have changed from year to year. I attended the Pebble Beach show for about 25 years, and I have some great memories, such as helping John Bond push his Railton to the field when it would not start. But eventually, I got tired of the traffic and the crowds and the impossibility of finding parking, and finally I just decided to go home Saturday night after the AFAS reception. [Read more…] about Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance 2018

Elegance is not only for cars but also for entrants...

Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

The more you scroll, the more delighted you’ll be. Pebble is first, followed by the Rolex Motorsports Reunion. Nobody does it better than Vanhoolandt, and we are proud and lucky to have his photography grace the pages of VeloceToday. Thank you, Hugues!–Pete Vack, Editor.

This unique 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport originally had a Zagato body and rebodied in 1938 with a design by Count Revelli de Beaumont.

Two Hispano-Suizas in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach.

1936 Hispano-Suiza J12 Saoutchik Cabriolet at Bixby Bridge, near Big Sur, during the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance.

This 1947 Delahaye 135 MS is bodied by Langenthal, a small

1932 Delage D8 SS 100 Figoni Cabriolet from the Keller Collection.

Ferrari 410 Sport Scaglietti s/n 0598CM on spectacular US 1, South of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The 5-liter V12 of the 410 Sport.

Also in the Ferrari Competition class, the 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Scaglietti s/n 0763 GT, delivered new to the Belgian Ferrari importer Jacques Swaters of Ecurie Francorchamps.

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