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A Practical Guide to Monterey: Plan Ahead

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An original 1955 Moretti 1200 Gran Sport, owned by Mark Brinker. It is seeing rare cars like these that make going to Monterey worthwhile.

Photos by Brandes Elitch and Petya Elitch
Story by Brandes Elitch

“I am completely over the whole self-congratulatory Pebble Beach-Monterey Historics business.”
-Jack Baruth, 8/20/2012, writing in The Truth About Cars.com

Jack is one of my favorite writers, and after another Monterey weekend, you can understand what he means. However, you can avoid a lot of the hassle that accompanies these events with a little prior planning. Here are some suggestions, and no, it is not too soon to begin planning for next year.
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MAD about Monterey

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Mary Ann Dickinson (MAD) eyes Monterey

Check out this 1938 Lancia Aprilia Sport Aerodinamica, a modern reconstruction of a pre-war car. Andrea Zagato built this one in recognition of his father’s original design, following the images from old photographs as there is no other record of the car. It is a sleek beauty, with lines way ahead of its time.

Every August we all trek to the Monterey peninsula in California for the Holy Grail of vintage car events, which have grown beyond control over the years like an abandoned garden zucchini. It is now a plethora of car shows, auctions, races, exhibitions and collector markets, all occurring in the same frantic week. And this car fun is pricey; attending Monterey has become a compulsory – and expensive – pilgrimage.
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Monterey with Wyss

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By Wallace Wyss
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt

Note: There are three sidebars (short features) to the main article so be sure to click on the banners to read them all.

I cannot resist Holy Week even though it costs a lot of Money. The challenge is seeing how long you can last without spending it. I have some advantages, being a member of the media which allows us a few crumbs off the table of “The Automakers”. Increasingly the Detroit and foreign automakers have looked at the demographics of the visitors to Monterey that week and discovered, oh-my-God they have found the last people in America with change jingling in their jeans.
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Rolex Reunion Features Jag XK-Es and GTOs on Track

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Ferrari GTO fans, and who isn’t, will see the cars in action during the GTO race at Mazda Raceway. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is known for its special displays, and one of them this year will also feature Ferrari 250 GTOs. Photo by Dennis Gray.

Lynch previews key activities during this year’s Holy Week

By Michael T. Lynch

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion continues to refine its format in its second year. Maintaining the tradition of an honored marque, Jaguar will be the honoree. The focus will be on the 50th Anniversary of the E-Type but there will be an incredible range of other Jaguar models both on the race course and on the property.

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“Best Monterey Ever”… Lynch Wraps Up Holy Week

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This image shows the setting of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as well as any I've seen. Simon Moore brings his Alfa 8C2900A over the ramp in front of the crowd as part of the 100 Years of Alfa festivities. The show itself is in the background with Stillwater Cove lapping at its edges. The white sand beach in the far distance is Carmel and the Santa Lucia Range runs East along the valley of the Carmel River. Credit: Kimball Studios/Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

By Michael T. Lynch

More informative comments on the best Monterey ever

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Lynch Assesses Holy Week

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Michael T. and Vicki Lynch enjoy the hospitality of Evi and Dan Gurney at the Gurney's champagne reception Saturday at the track. Credit: Robert C. Peters

By Michael T. Lynch

Insider’s insights into this year’s Monterey Week of Cars.
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Concorso Italiano–Opening Shots

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Rare stars often appear at Concorso Italiano. This Bizzarrini Manta, for example--

By Brandes Elitch
Photos by Petya Elitch

Twenty five years ago, Francis “Frank” Mandarano began what has become known as the “Concorso Italiano.” Mandarano had previously started a club for Maserati owners, and a company to sell Maserati parts, and even a restoration shop, located outside of Seattle. [Read more…] about Concorso Italiano–Opening Shots

Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue

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Michael T. Lynch looks at an August Legend in Progress
Photos by William Edgar

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Ferraris were thick on the ground Monday. Jeff Abramson’s 500 Mondial Pinin Farina roadster was one of the nicest.

The second edition of the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue again led off the Monterey Peninsula auto festival week concours parade. [Read more…] about Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue

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