World’s Finest Vintage Cars from Pebble Beach

Big headlights, long swoopy fenders, shiny guard-rail sized bumpers and horizontal grilles are the telltale details of those beautiful cars which came way before most of us.  As always, the lawn at Pebble Beach showcases some of the most exquisite cars from yesteryear. In the early years cars were not the necessity they are today, they were special.  And yes, you can argue if you like, but this was also when the words like automotive finery meant something.  Style and grace were part of our vocabulary.  Vintage automobiles oozed personality to a level we might categorize as statement cars today.  These cars spoke paragraphs as they sauntered down the roads.  Here are a few which make my heart skip a beat.

Warning: a bib may be required…

Loving the two tone paint detail on this Duesenberg Model J. OMG, a Packard in Lisa Blue, what do you think?  Could be a daily driver – I can even load a chair in the back seat. This is how “bling” looked in 1932, after all it was originally sold to a Vanderbilt. I can never resist this two-tone paint application sported by a select few bespoke automobiles back in the 1930’s.  This spectacular Alfa was first shown at the 1933 Paris Salon as an example of Figoni’s exemplary craftsmanship. A 1937 Peugeot offers a captivating view from any angle.  Back in the day, cars were a visual feast coming and going.  What happened?Ahh, the glory days when words like cabriolet, phaeton, drophead, and tourer promised something special.  Didn’t I warn you a bib would come in handy?