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Pictorial: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

By Mike Hanlon
September 01, 2018
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.
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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1958 Scarab race cars & Tuckers line Pebble Beach's fairway at this year's Concours d’Elegance
One of the Tucker stunt double cars from the Jeff Bridge's movie of the same name.
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One of the Tucker stunt double cars from the Jeff Bridge's movie of the same name.
1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe nose detail
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1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe nose detail
1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe from the Czech Republic (2)
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1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe from the Czech Republic (2)
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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One of the most beautiful cars at the show - 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe from the Czech Republic
Rear quarters of the 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe
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Rear quarters of the 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe 
Art deco door handle graces the b-pillar on 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
Interior of 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe
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Interior of 1948 Talbot Lago T26 Grand Sport Figoni Fastback Coupe
Looking down the fluid, seamless quarter panel of the 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
Tucker's famous 3rd headlight was revolutionary for back in the day
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Tucker's famous 3rd headlight was revolutionary for back in the day
1949 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet
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1949 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet 
Suicide doors on the 1949 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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Suicide doors on the 1949 Delahaye 135M Guillore Cabriolet  at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
One of three famous 1958 Scarab Mk II Sports Racers on display
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One of three famous 1958 Scarab Mk II Sports Racers on display 
Scarabs were designed to compete against front engined Ferraris and the like back in the late 1950s
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Scarabs were designed to compete against front engined Ferraris and the like back in the late 1950s
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 were the product of a company called Reventlow Automobiles Inc under the guidance of a Woolworth heir - Lance Reventlow
Scarabs sport similar body language as most other 50s and 60s SCCA entrants
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Scarabs sport similar body language as most other 50s and 60s SCCA entrants 
The French were on hand with a category of their own in the quirky yet collectible Citroens
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The French were on hand with a category of their own in the quirky yet collectible Citroens
1965 Citroen D5 Majesty Chapron Limousine
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1965 Citroen D5 Majesty Chapron Limousine
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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The 1965 Hong Qi (red flag) CA72 limousine was one of two cars from China to appear in this Pebble Beach first
Heading back from his respective awards ceremony
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Heading back from his respective awards ceremony
Chinese built/designed 1965 Hong Qi CA770 limousines were big on American influence with massive metal body works
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Chinese built/designed 1965 Hong Qi CA770 limousines were big on American influence with massive metal body works
Chinese 1965 Hong Qi CA770 limousines were built for Chairman Mao and other dignitaries
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Chinese 1965 Hong Qi CA770 limousines were built for Chairman Mao and other dignitaries 
Interior of one of two Chinese sedans, provided by the Sanhe Classic Car Museum in Chengdu, China
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Interior of one of two Chinese sedans, provided by the Sanhe Classic Car Museum in Chengdu, China
The Hong Qi cars were a definite high interest marque at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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The Hong Qi cars were a definite high interest marque at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Citroens grace the oceanic side of the fairway at Pebble Beach
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Citroens grace the oceanic side of the fairway at Pebble Beach
Citroens were and still are considered engineering marvels
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Citroens were and still are considered engineering marvels
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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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
3rd seat on this pre-war roadster gives new meaning to the term "riding shotgun"
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3rd seat on this pre-war roadster gives new meaning to the term "riding shotgun"
One of many Delahayes onsite this year
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One of many Delahayes onsite this year
Pebble Beach Concours support staff moving an entrants car to its paddock
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Pebble Beach Concours support staff moving an entrants car to its paddock
Driver's seat of a 1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster
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Driver's seat of a 1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster
Pre-1920s cars like this 1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster were also on the fairway
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Pre-1920s cars like this 1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster were also on the fairway
1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster
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1919 Cunningham Series V-3 Speedster
Another 1920s era racer - 1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout
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Another 1920s era racer - 1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout
1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout
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1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout 
Steering wheel gadgetry on this 1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout differs slightly from today's flappy paddle cars
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Steering wheel gadgetry on this 1920 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout differs slightly from today's flappy paddle cars
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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1922 Bugatti Type 2930 Oval Tank Race Car made the trip all the way from Japan to the shores of California
The simplistic early era beauty of this 1922 Bugatti Type 2930 Oval Tank Race Car
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The simplistic early era beauty of this 1922 Bugatti Type 2930 Oval Tank Race Car 
Gauge work and shift levers of the 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
1929 Pierce Arrow 133 Coupe
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1929 Pierce Arrow 133 Coupe
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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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
Art deco stylings 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
1935 Delage D8-85 Henri ChapronClabot Cabriolet
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1935 Delage D8-85 Henri ChapronClabot Cabriolet 
Iconic hood ornament adorns a 1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe
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Iconic hood ornament adorns a 1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe
1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe
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1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe
Beautiful woodwork lines the dash of this 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
1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe featuring early era targa roof detail
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1938 Bentley 4 14 Litre Gurney Nutting Sedance Coupe featuring early era targa roof detail
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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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
Teardrop fenders and headlights grace the frontal quarters on this 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
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Teardrop fenders and headlights grace the frontal quarters on this 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
Rounded grille detail of a 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
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Rounded grille detail of a 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster sporting unique design details
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster sporting unique design details
Aerial view of the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
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Aerial view of the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
No doors required on the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
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No doors required on the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster
1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster showing rear quarter details
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster showing rear quarter details
1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster trunk detail
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster trunk detail
1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster on profile shows closed rear fenders
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1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Portout Roadster on profile shows closed rear fenders 
1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta presents some polarizing design choices
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1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta presents some polarizing design choices
Oversized tail fin resides between flared rear quarter panels on this 1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta
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Oversized tail fin resides between flared rear quarter panels on this 1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta
The Italians know design, as seen in this 1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta
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The Italians know design, as seen in this 1946 Fiat 1100C Frua Barchetta
Tucker test chassis on display at Pebble Beach this year
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Tucker test chassis on display at Pebble Beach this year
Tucker test chassis No2 even made it to the show
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Tucker test chassis No2 even made it to the show
Only 51 Tuckers were ever made in 1948 before the company shut down
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Only 51 Tuckers were ever made in 1948 before the company shut down
A dozen Tuckers, the most ever gathered in one place, at this year's show
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A dozen Tuckers, the most ever gathered in one place, at this year's show
Two unlikely American pairings - 1958 Scarabs in blue with a dozen Tuckers in the background
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Two unlikely American pairings - 1958 Scarabs in blue with a dozen Tuckers in the background
It's all about the hats!
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It's all about the hats!
Support staff shuttling cars about the show
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Support staff shuttling cars about the show
Motor Cars of the Raj was the first time cars of the royal family graced the fairway at Pebble Beach
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Motor Cars of the Raj was the first time cars of  the royal family graced the fairway at Pebble Beach
One of several cars brought over from India as part of the "Cars of the Raj" display
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One of several cars brought over from India as part of the "Cars of the Raj" display
Entrants discussing various automobilia items while waiting for their respective awards
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Entrants discussing various automobilia items while waiting for their respective awards
The low race inspired profile of a 1958 Scarab
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The low race inspired profile of a 1958 Scarab
Tucker featured a rear mounted 343 cubic inch, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine similar to Volkswagen/Porsche
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Tucker featured a rear mounted 343 cubic inch, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine similar to Volkswagen/Porsche 
Scarab dashboard with right hand drive configuration
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Scarab dashboard with right hand drive configuration
More hats
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More hats
Works of art adorn the hoods of this year's Concours d'Elegance
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Works of art adorn the hoods of this year's Concours d'Elegance
Tucker 48 enfield
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Tucker 48 enfield
Use of a third headlight was one of the more exclusive features on the Tucker
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Use of a third headlight was one of the more exclusive features on the Tucker
Looking down range into a Tucker's rear engine intake vent
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Looking down range into a Tucker's rear engine intake vent
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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Rumors of a conspiracy to kill the forward thinking Tucker by the Big 3 American auto-producers dogs the car to this day
1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe 
1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe interior
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe interior
1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe features forward raising roof
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe features forward raising roof
1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe stands lower than a GT40
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1970 Ferrari 512S Modulo Pininfarina Coupe stands lower than a GT40
Concept works by student auto designers
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Concept works by student auto designers
Alfa Romeo concept by student designer
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Alfa Romeo concept by student designer
Opposite of the Dawn Patrol, cars make their way home after the event
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Opposite of the Dawn Patrol, cars make their way home after the event
BMW 507 heads back to its paddock
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BMW 507 heads back to its paddock
Bugatti one-seater on the way out
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Bugatti one-seater on the way out
More student works on display
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More student works on display
One of many cars submitted by the Motor Cars of Raj entry
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One of many cars submitted by the Motor Cars of Raj entry
Motor Cars of the Raj submitted this 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine
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Motor Cars of the Raj submitted this 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine 
Ferraris of red on their way out
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Ferraris of red on their way out
Fiat 1400 making its way off the fairway
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Fiat 1400 making its way off the fairway
Ford GT40 leaving the event holds door open to allow cockpit heat out
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Ford GT40 leaving the event holds door open to allow cockpit heat out
Proper driving position for old school Ferraris
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Proper driving position for old school Ferraris
One of the Hong Qi cars makes its way off the awards stage
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One of the Hong Qi cars makes its way off the awards stage
1913 Mercer Model 35J Raceabout
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1913 Mercer Model 35J Raceabout
1913 Stutz B Ideal Bearcat
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1913 Stutz B Ideal Bearcat
Extensively reworked dash of the 1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa
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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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1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa grile work
Side mounted spare tires on the 1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa
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Side mounted spare tires on the 1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa
1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa was one of the early era cars on display
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1921 Fiat 501 S Corsa was one of the early era cars on display
1927 Lanchester 21 HP Tourer was of many entries from the Motor Cars of the Raj display
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1927 Lanchester 21 HP Tourer was of many entries from the Motor Cars of the Raj display
Comes with driver, 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj
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Comes with driver,  1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj
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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An extremely rare monster of a thing, the 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj display
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
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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Gonna need more polish...the 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom I Windovers Limousine courtesy of the Motor Cars of the Raj display
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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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
Another Italian car with a verbose model tag...1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500S WC & RC Atcherley Sports Car
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Another Italian car with a verbose model tag...1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500S WC & RC Atcherley Sports Car
Reworked cockpit of the 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
1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500S WC & RC Atcherley Sports Car
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1928 Alfa Romeo 6C 1500S WC & RC Atcherley Sports Car
1929 Duesenberg J Derham Sport Phaeton
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1929 Duesenberg J Derham Sport Phaeton
1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Hooper & Co Two Seat Tourer
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1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Hooper & Co Two Seat Tourer
1931 Duesenberg J LeBaron Convertible Sedan
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1931 Duesenberg J LeBaron Convertible Sedan
1931 Minerva Type AL Rollston Convertible Sedan
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1931 Minerva Type AL Rollston Convertible Sedan
1932 Maybach DS 8 Zeppelin Spohn Cabriolet
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1932 Maybach DS 8 Zeppelin Spohn Cabriolet
1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster
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1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged Speedster
1935 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio
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1935 Bugatti Type 57 Stelvio
1937 Delahaye 135M Chapron Convertible Coupe
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1937 Delahaye 135M Chapron Convertible Coupe
1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Vignale Cabriolet beautifully reworked cockpit
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1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Vignale Cabriolet beautifully reworked cockpit
Janice Feldman of Singapore exits her 1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Vignale Cabriolet that won the ArtCenter College of Design Award
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Janice Feldman of Singapore exits her 1947 Cisitalia 202 SC Vignale Cabriolet that won the ArtCenter College of Design Award
1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet was another stunning example of the French marque
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1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet was another stunning example of the French marque
Purple lavender interior on the 1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet submission
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Purple lavender interior on the 1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet submission
1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet
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1949 Delahaye 135M Pourtout Malmaison Cabriolet
Filler cap detail on the 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Pennock Coupe
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Filler cap detail on the 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Pennock Coupe
Backend of the 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Pennock Coupe
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Backend of the 1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Pennock Coupe
Long of nose, 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
Perfectly detailed bonnet venting on 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
1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet
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1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet 
Open aired 1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet
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Open aired 1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet 
Interior detail on the 1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet
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Interior detail on the 1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet 
1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet dashboard detailing
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1951 Fiat 1400 Vignale Cabriolet dashboard detailing
Extremely rare and brilliantly restored 1953 Siata 300BC Bertone Barchetta
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Extremely rare and brilliantly restored 1953 Siata 300BC Bertone Barchetta
1953 Siata 300BC Bertone Barchetta
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1953 Siata 300BC Bertone Barchetta
5-star hotel treatment greets passengers in this 1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
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5-star hotel treatment greets passengers in this 1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
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1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
Rear view of one 1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
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Rear view of one 1959 Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Coupe
Intake plugs on one of several Indy 500 cars at this year's event
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Intake plugs on one of several Indy 500 cars at this year's event
1965 Dean Van Lines Brawner Special , part of the Indy 500 car collection
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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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1965 Dean Van Lines Brawner Special exhaust detail