Famous for its diverse and significant collection of over 1,000 Italian cars from rare to exotic, this year’s show, the 33rd annual Concorso Italiano, exhibited many iconic Italian vehicles like a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, a 1951 Siata Gran Sport Spyder and the 1966 Bizzarrini P538, to name but a few. The automotive event also celebrated the Ferrari this year, as one of the nameplate’s most iconic grand touring cars has just reached its golden anniversary. It was 50 years…
Automotive Event
Among a crowd of over 250 contestants at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, a 1953 Lancia Aurelia PF200C was dubbed the “Best of Show” winner. An assemblage of over 5,000 motorsport enthusiasts and global influencers converged on the lawns of Quail Lodge & Golf Club to revel in the highly-anticipated awards ceremony. The Lancia Aurelia was celebrated at the ceremony for its well defined yet innovative design. Of the 12 finalists competing for the “Best of Show” award, other than…
The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering officially celebrates their 16th anniversary with the announcement of Four Special Classes to the premier automotive event: Lancia, Lamborghini, Porsche and RUF Cars. The special selection features “The Great Lancias,” “50th Anniversary of the Espada & Islero,” “70 Years of the Iconic Porsche 356” and “The Alois Ruf Reunion,” all of which being nameplates that pay heritage to the Italian Marques and German automakers. The celebration, which will once again be held during famed Monterey Car Week…
On August 20th, 2017, the 67th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance celebrated their Best of Show winner, Bruce R. McCaw’s 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer. The vintage Mercedes-Benz came from the restoration shop of Steve Babinsky in Lebanon, New Jersey, to participate in the competition, where it masterfully achieved the top prize. The vehicle was first delivered to a Captain Miller on behalf of Earl Howe, who co-founded the British Racing Drivers’ Club with Dudley Benjafield in 1928. “We’ve had the car for several…
The Peninsula Classics Best of The Best Award
(Above: Last Year’s winner of The Best of the Best Award) The 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS ‘Goutte d’Eau’: Goodwood Cartier Style et Luxe The Peninsula Hotels announced on June 14, 2017, the eight outstanding automobiles also known as the top eight “Best of Show” winners that have qualified to compete for The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award: the international motoring world’s finest accolade for most remarkable classic car. Taking place in Carmel, California for a second year, the…






