Just around the corner is yet another event we automotive enthusiasts never seem to forget, and why should we? What was first founded in 1950, we are just shy of two months away from celebrating the 71st annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. One of the most unforgettable events to see during famed Monterey Car Week, this vast oasis of cars has been dubbed the ultimate place to be for anyone with a true passion for automobiles. Like the years before,…
Have you ever dreamed of owning a flying car? Well, Los Altos, California based start up ASKA is working on bringing that dream to life. Founded by husband and wife duo, Guy & Maki Kaplinsky, ASKA is working hard to deliver their flying cars to customers by 2026. Priced from $789,000 USD, The ASKA™ is defined as ‘an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) drive and fly vehicle.’ The thought behind the idea is a solution for individuals who need to…
The Mecum’s 2021 ‘Daytime Auction’ in Monterey is said to have been the most successful to date with sales of $57.4 million and an 80% sell through rate. Since 2009 Mecum’s has held their annual Monterey auction at the Del Monte Golf Course as a celebrated precursor to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. From August 12th through the 14th, 519 vehicles crossed the auction block. Of the 411 cars sold, the highest grossing was a 2014 Ferrari LaFerrari with just 131 miles (Lot…
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Countach, Lamborghini Design Director, Mitja Borkert, reinterpreted the iconic super-car. the new Countach LPI 800-4 was debuted at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering during the 2021 Monterey Car Week. The model which honors the original Countach project LP112 with a limited run of 112 units, all of which have been spoken for. The LPI 800-4 is a true testament to Borkert’s forward thinking ideology which remains thoroughly devoted to Lamborghini’s DNA and core philosophy. …
Seven decades after selling their first DB2 in the United States, Aston Martin will unveil an incredible vehicle said to bolster the manufacturer’s performance identity to an all new height. This cutting edge model from Aston Martin will debut on Thursday, August 12th at a private VIP event at Monterey Car Week, just days before the celebrated Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Little is known of this vehicle aside from a teaser image of what appears to be a convertible version of…
Following a one year absence due to the global pandemic, McCall Events is gearing up for the 30th year anniversary of their acclaimed McCall’s Motorworks Revival. The event is often referred to by many as the kickoff to Monterey Car Week. Wednesday August 11th will mark the return of the party which features only the most iconic automobiles both new and classic as well as an impressive fleet of aircraft, epicurean delights, libations and live music at the Monterey Jet…
1978 Lamborghini LP400 Countach Periscopio Following a one year absence, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering is returning to Carmel, California with more than 200 rare automobiles. The 18th iteration of The Quail is set to pay tribute to the “50th Anniversary of the Alfa Romeo Montreal” and “Automotive Couture, French Cars Featuring the 50th Anniversary of the Citroën SM.” “What makes The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering a truly remarkable event, aside from the extravagant setting and fine culinary offerings, is…
At the 70th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, tribute will be paid to a half century of the Lamborghini Countach. To mark the 50th anniversary of one of the world’s original supercars, the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will feature a collection of some of the most important Countach models and prototypes. Launched in 1971, just five years after the ground breaking Miura, the Countach inspired a new generation of more aggressive supercars. Some say the Marcello Gandini designed masterpiece…
The Centodieci, which was exhibited at the Quail, a Motorsports Gathering and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during world renowned Monterey Car Week, caused automotive aficionados to go abuzz with excitement. Following this week-long car heaven, the superlative Bugatti Centodieci took part in another exhibit at Le Domaine Bugatti. To honor the French marque’s 110th year anniversary, the hypercar manufacturer celebrates their long-standing history with the unveiling of the Centodieci that pays homage with its name derived from the anniversary…
Ahead of the famed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, we here at The Extravagant had the pleasure to test drive Maserati’s midsize sports sedan, the Ghibli, which is made to impress, compete and win. Today, Ghibli stands out with its race bred performance that boasts impressive handling capabilities paired next to a luxurious driving experience. Perfect for touring the many spectacular events offered throughout famed Monterey Car Week, the Ghibli smoothly runs from place to place in a subtle, yet powerful…