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Rick Carey with the Bothwell Peugeot
Story and photos by Rick Carey
Cars at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in 2019
Do high profile cars disappear after they leave the auction block with a new owner?
Given some profound wails of regret heard from observers, that seems to be a popular view. But are images of secretive collectors hoarding their auction trophies accurate? [Read more…] about Rick Carey on New Lives after the Auctions
By Brandes Elitch
Photos by Hugues Vanhoolandt
I can safely say that the annual Pebble Beach Concours is the most famous and prestigious show of its type in the world. Someone said that being chosen to show your car here is akin to being nominated for an Oscar. In this column, I will try to explain why this is the case.
At the outset we should recognize that this is a charitable endeavor. Last year, the show raised $2.1 million dollars, all of which stays on the Peninsula. Over the last 30 years, it has raised over $27 million for over 80 local organizations. An admission ticket costs $450 the day of the show. [Read more…] about Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, 2019