Paul Eisenstein blogs about ‘The World’s Most Exclusive Traffic Jam.'
With some collectors spending millions to restore and prep their cars for Pebble Beach’s annual ritual for enthusiasts, it’s no surprise that it attracts cars flown in from South America, Europe and Asia. This year’s Concours d’Elegance had something for everyone, from India’s legendary Swan Cars and ’34 Star of India Rolls Royce to the head-turning Tom Mix ’37 Cord 812 Convertible Phaeton Coupe and Best of Show winning ’28 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo, above. Plus, for the first time a class for One-off Sport Customs, showcasing the swoopy Norman Timbs ’48 Buick Special, below.
“The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is its own moveable museum,” says Chairman Sandra Button. “It magically appears for just one day each year on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. We are committed to inviting only the most magnificent cars to appear here, and their owners graciously ship these jewels from all around the world to share with other enthusiasts.”
For The Detroit Bureau’s Pebble Beach coverage, please visit
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/2012-pebble-beach-concours-the-worlds-most-exclusive-traffic-jam/
With some collectors spending millions to restore and prep their cars for Pebble Beach’s annual ritual for enthusiasts, it’s no surprise that it attracts cars flown in from South America, Europe and Asia. This year’s Concours d’Elegance had something for everyone, from India’s legendary Swan Cars and ’34 Star of India Rolls Royce to the head-turning Tom Mix ’37 Cord 812 Convertible Phaeton Coupe and Best of Show winning ’28 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo, above. Plus, for the first time a class for One-off Sport Customs, showcasing the swoopy Norman Timbs ’48 Buick Special, below.
“The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is its own moveable museum,” says Chairman Sandra Button. “It magically appears for just one day each year on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. We are committed to inviting only the most magnificent cars to appear here, and their owners graciously ship these jewels from all around the world to share with other enthusiasts.”
For The Detroit Bureau’s Pebble Beach coverage, please visit
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2012/08/2012-pebble-beach-concours-the-worlds-most-exclusive-traffic-jam/
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