Countdown To Pebble Beach

Only 57 days left until the 62nd Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where the best of the best in automotive style and historic relevance descend on the lawn of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Course on the 18th fairway. 2011 Concours d’ Elegance “Best of Show” Winner Avion Voisin C-25 Aerodyne What do you think of the emotion inducing period Art Deco interior?  Love it or hate it, this is an exceptionally beautiful car.  The handcrafted details are amazing, every inch expresses meticulous thought and attention.

Each year brings the features which hold center stage, which at Pebble Beach is the coveted spot along the cliff guaranteeing perfect photos against the backdrop of the pacific ocean.  This year they are:

• Cars of the Maharajas
• Mercer
• Fiat
• Saoutchik Style
• German Motorcycles

The Cars of the Maharajas will be exceptionally interesting as these encompass many of the most luxurious automobiles available from Rolls-Royce, Daimler,
Hispano-Suiza, Maybach, Bugatti, Duesenberg, Packard and more.  In most cases the coachwork is highly customized befitting the stature of the great kings who once ruled India.  Back in the day Rolls-Royce even had in office in Bombay specifically to cater to the Maharajas, ahh the days of customer service.  Check out this post featuring some the cars and details.
1950 Talbot Lago T26 Saoutchik Grand Sport Coupe 1949 Saoutchik Delahaye

The coachbuilding mastery of Jacques Saoutchick is all about sinuous curves and over the top appeal. His extravagant bodywork is car guy eye-candy from every vantage point.

Like every year there will be plenty to thrill the automotive enthusiast.  Bonham’s, RM and Gooding & Company offer further excitement to see special cars and take part in the thrill of what will be the highest sale price this year.  Last year’s winner for this moniker was the gorgeous pontoon fender Ferrari Testarossa, catch the details on AutoBlog. I’ll be bringing you all of the Pebble Beach automotive goodness from test drives to the track, auctions and activities on the field.  Drop me a line if you are going to be there, I’d love to say “hello” in person!