An outstanding week of automotive events around the Monterey Peninsula culminated in the most important car show of the year. First, we would like to thank the Concours for allowing us to display on Peter Hay Hill. Secondly, we would like to show you the highlights of this year's event.
Sunday morning had beautiful weather for the Dawn Patrol. This is a chance for spectators to see these amazing cars make their way onto the field.
For us, the most significant members of this group was a Nostalgia Motorcycle from NMOTO. They are the first bikes ever allowed onto the Concept Lawn. It was placed next to what inspired it, the 1934 BMW R7.
After the cars are in place, the judges waste no time and head into their respective classes. Once their results were tabulated, the awards ceremony began. Here are a few happy entrants that have achieved the highest award in the automotive world.
First In Class Winners:
American Antique
1910 Marmon 32 Five Passenger Touring Shown by Mike & Sharon Silvera
European Antique
1907 Napier 60 HP Roi des Belges Shown by the Louwman Museum
American Classic Open
1936 Cadillac Series 90 Fleetwood Convertible Coupe Shown by John D. Groendyke
American Classic Closed
1933 Packard 1006 Twelve Dietrich Stationary Coupe Shown by Academy of Art University
Packard Open
1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Sedan Shown by Ralph Marano
Bentley Centennial 3 Litre
1927 Bentley 3 Litre Speed Model Vanden Plas Open Sports Private Collection
1929 Bentley Speed Six H. J. Mulliner Open Two Seater Sports Private Collection
Bentley Centennial Derby
1939 Bentley 4¼ Litre Vanvooren Drophead Coupé Shown by Michel Doret
Bentley Centennial Postwar
1952 Bentley R-Type Continental Mulliner Sports Saloon Shown by Anne Brockinton Lee & Robert M. Lee
Duesenberg
1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Disappearing Top Roadster Shown by Paul & Cheryl Petrovich
Rolls-Royce Prewar
1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Inskip Special Henley Coupé Shown by Lord Bamford
Mercedes-Benz Prewar
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Erdmann & Rossi Special Cabriolet Shown by The Keller Collection at The Pyramids
European Classic Open
1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni & Falaschi Teardrop Cabriolet Shown by Richard & Melanie Lundquist
European Classic Closed
1937 Delahaye 145 Chapron Coupé Shown by Merle & Peter Mullin
Bugatti Type 57
1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Private Collection
Prewar Preservation
1907 Renault XB Labourdette Transformable Landaulet Shown by Steve & Marilee Hamilton
Postwar Preservation
1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Coupé Shown by William & Christopher Sharples
Ferrari Grand Touring
1960 Ferrari 250 GT Scaglietti Spyder California Shown by Lee & Joan Herrington/The Herrington Collection
Ferrari Competition
1955 Ferrari 750 Monza Scaglietti Spyder Shown by Patrick & Carolyn Ottis
Lamborghini Miura
1968 Lamborghini Miura SV Coupé Lamborghini Polo Storico Private Owner
Postwar Sports
1960 Porsche Carrera Abarth GTL Viarenzo & Filliponi Coupé Shown by Robert Ingram/The Ingram Collection
Postwar Touring
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Ghia Supergioiello Coupé Shown by Jonathan & Wendy Segal
Zagato Centennial Prewar
1932 Maserati V4 Zagato Spider Shown by Lawrence Auriana
Zagato Centennial Postwar
1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Coupé Shown by David F. MacNeil
Best In Show
1931 Bentley 8 Litre Gurney Nutting Sports Tourer Shown by The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie
If you are curious about the order in which the awards were given, we have a treat for you. Below is a birds-eye view of the entire show. We'll see you there next year.