Pictorial: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
By Mike Hanlon
September 01, 2018
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Pictorial: Pebble Beach Concou...

The Best In Show Award at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was won by this 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta owned by David and Ginny Sydorick.
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1958 Scarab race cars & Tuckers line Pebble Beach's fairway at this year's Concours d’Elegance
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One of the Tucker stunt double cars from the Jeff Bridge's movie of the same name.
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1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe nose detail
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1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe from the Czech Republic (2)
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One of the most beautiful cars at the show - 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe from the Czech Republic
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Rear quarters of the 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe
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Art deco door handle graces the b-pillar on the 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe
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Interior of 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe
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Looking down the fluid, seamless quarter panel of the 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe
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Tucker's famous 3rd headlight was revolutionary for back in the day
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1949 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet
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Suicide doors on the 1949 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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One of three famous 1958 Scarab Mk II Sports Racers on display
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Scarabs were designed to compete against front engined Ferraris and the like back in the late 1950s
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Scarabs were the product of a company called Reventlow Automobiles Inc under the guidance of a Woolworth heir - Lance Reventlow
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Scarabs sport similar body language as most other 50s and 60s SCCA entrants
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The French were on hand with a category of their own in the quirky yet collectible Citroens
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1965 Citroen D5 Majesty Chapron Limousine
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The 1965 Hong Qi (red flag) CA72 limousine was one of two cars from China to appear in this Pebble Beach first
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Heading back from his respective awards ceremony
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Chinese built/designed 1965 Hong Qi CA770 limousines were big on American influence with massive metal body works
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Chinese 1965 Hong Qi CA770 limousines were built for Chairman Mao and other dignitaries
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Interior of one of two Chinese sedans, provided by the Sanhe Classic Car Museum in Chengdu, China
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The Hong Qi cars were a definite high interest marque at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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Citroens grace the oceanic side of the fairway at Pebble Beach
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Citroens were and still are considered engineering marvels
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Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance sorts cars into select staple categories like pre-war or Italian classics, but also features unique marques like the Tucker, Scarab or Cars of the Raj
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3rd seat on this pre-war roadster gives new meaning to the term "riding shotgun"
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One of many Delahayes onsite this year
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Pebble Beach Concours support staff moving an entrants car to its paddock
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Driver's seat of a 1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster
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Pre-1920s cars like this 1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster were also on the fairway
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1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster
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Another 1920s era racer - 1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout
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1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout
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Steering wheel gadgetry on this 1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout differs slightly from today's flappy paddle cars
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1922 Bugatti Type 2930 Oval Tank Race Car made the trip all the way from Japan to the shores of California
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The simplistic early era beauty of this 1922 Bugatti Type 2930 Oval Tank Race Car
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Gauge work and shift levers of the 1922 Bugatti Type 2930 Oval Tank Race Car
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1929 Pierce Arrow 133 Coupe
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When it comes to ornate detailing, the French take the prize as seen around the nose of this 1935 Delage D8-85 Henri ChapronClabot Cabriolet
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Art deco stylings of this 1935 Delage D8-85 Henri ChapronClabot Cabriolet
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1935 Delage D8-85 Henri ChapronClabot Cabriolet
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Iconic hood ornament adorns a 1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe
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1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe
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Beautiful woodwork lines the dash of this 1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe
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1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe featuring early era targa roof detail
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With one of the longest names in autodom, this rare 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster was one of the only entries from the French marque
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Teardrop fenders and headlights grace the frontal quarters on this 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
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Rounded grille detail of a 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster sporting unique design details
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Aerial view of the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
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No doors required on the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster showing rear quarter details
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster trunk detail
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster on profile shows closed rear fenders
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1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta presents some polarizing design choices
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Oversized tail fin resides between flared rear quarter panels on this 1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta
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The Italians know design, as seen in this 1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta
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Tucker test chassis on display at Pebble Beach this year
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Tucker test chassis No2 even made it to the show
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Only 51 Tuckers were ever made in 1948 before the company shut down
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A dozen Tuckers, the most ever gathered in one place, at this year's show
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Two unlikely American pairings - 1958 Scarabs in blue with a dozen Tuckers in the background
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It's all about the hats!
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Support staff shuttling cars about the show
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Motor Cars of the Raj was the first time cars of the royal family graced the fairway at Pebble Beach
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One of several cars brought over from India as part of the "Cars of the Raj" display
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Entrants discussing various automobilia items while waiting for their respective awards
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The low race inspired profile of a 1958 Scarab
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Tucker featured a rear mounted 343 cubic inch, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine similar to Volkswagen/Porsche
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Scarab dashboard with right hand drive configuration
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More hats
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Works of art adorn the hoods of this year's Concours d'Elegance
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Tucker 48 enfield
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Use of a third headlight was one of the more exclusive features on the Tucker
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Looking down range into a Tucker's rear engine intake vent
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Rumors of a conspiracy to kill the forward thinking Tucker by the Big 3 American auto-producers dogs the car to this day
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe interior
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe features forward raising roof
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe stands lower than a GT40
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Concept works by student auto designers
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Alfa Romeo concept by student designer
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Opposite of the Dawn Patrol, cars make their way home after the event
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BMW 507 heads back to its paddock
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Bugatti one-seater on the way out
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More student works on display
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One of many cars submitted by the Motor Cars of Raj entry
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Motor Cars of the Raj submitted this 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine
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Ferraris of red on their way out
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Fiat 1400 making its way off the fairway
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Ford GT40 leaving the event holds door open to allow cockpit heat out
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Proper driving position for old school Ferraris
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One of the Hong Qi cars makes its way off the awards stage
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1913 Mercer Model 35J Raceabout
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1913 Stutz B Ideal Bearcat
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Extensively reworked dash of the 1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa
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1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa grile work
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Side mounted spare tires on the 1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa
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1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa was one of the early era cars on display
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1927 Lanchester 21 HP Tourer was of many entries from the Motor Cars of the Raj display
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Comes with driver, 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj
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An extremely rare monster of a thing, the 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj display
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1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj display
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Gonna need more polish...the 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj display
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the 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj display easily stands over 6 1/2 feet tall
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Another Italian car with a verbose model tag...1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500S WC & RC Atcherley Sports Car
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Reworked cockpit of the 1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500S WC & RC Atcherley Sports Car
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1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500S WC & RC Atcherley Sports Car
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1929 Duesenberg J Derham Sport Phaeton
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1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Hooper & Co Two Seat Tourer
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1931 Duesenberg J LeBaron Convertible Sedan
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1931 Minerva Type AL Rollston Convertible Sedan
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1932 Maybach DS 8 Zeppelin Spohn Cabriolet
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1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster
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1935 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio
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1937 Delahaye 135M Chapron Convertible Coupe
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1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Vignale Cabriolet beautifully reworked cockpit
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Janice Feldman of Singapore exits her 1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Vignale Cabriolet that won the ArtCenter College of Design Award
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1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet was another stunning example of the French marque
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Purple lavender interior on the 1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet submission
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1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet
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Filler cap detail on the 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Pennock Coupe
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Backend of the 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Pennock Coupe
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Long of nose, the 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Pennock Coupe
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Perfectly detailed bonnet venting on the 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Pennock Coupe
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1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet
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Open aired 1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet
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Interior detail on the 1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet
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1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet dashboard detailing
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Extremely rare and brilliantly restored 1953 Siata 300BC Bertone Barchetta
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1953 Siata 300BC Bertone Barchetta
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5-star hotel treatment greets passengers in this 1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
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1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
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Rear view of one 1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
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Intake plugs on one of several Indy 500 cars at this year's event
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1965 Dean Van Lines Brawner Special , part of the Indy 500 car collection
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1965 Dean Van Lines Brawner Special exhaust detail
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