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Seaside drive: The 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in pictures

By Angus MacKenzie
August 29, 2016
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1935 BMW 315/1 Roadster in lime German green 
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19 legendary Ford GT40s graced the lawn at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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Best in Class winner - a stunning 1956 Ferrari 290 MM Scaglietti Special
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1956 Ferrari 290 MM Scaglietti Special, beautiful from all angles
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Best of Show Winner - 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet
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A 1957 BMW 507 Roadster, beautifully restored by BMW Classic Group
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Elvis Presley's former 1957 BMW 507 Roadster, beautifully restored by BMW Classic Group
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Now fully restored, the 507 was in less than ideal shape when acquired by BMW
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Complete restoration right down to the wheel knockoffs
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The interior of the 507 is immaculate
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1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Alexander Calder Race Car on display at Pebble
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1975 BMW 3.0 CSL Alexander Calder Race Car showing off its aggressive haunches
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A rear wing and integrated roof spoiler provide ample downforce
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BMW's infamous Isetta and its iconic front opening door were a hit with attendees
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The Isetta interior includes no airbag, cupholder or additional safety devices
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Bizzarrini's gathered at the far end of the fairway
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1969 American Motors AMX/3 Auto Costruzioni SD Coupe shows hints of DeThomaso Pantera, Lamborghini and others in its design
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This extremely rare 1969 American Motors AMX/3 Auto Costruzioni SD Coupe came all the way from Dusseldorf, Germany, for the show
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1969 American Motors AMX/3 Auto Costruzioni SD Coupe
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Aerial view of the 1966 Bizzarrini P538 Can-Am Catarsi Barchetta's tight driving quarters
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1966 Bizzarrini P538 Can-Am Catarsi Barchetta w power by Lamborghini
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1966 Bizzarrini P538 Can-Am Catarsi Barchetta on display
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The 1966 Bizzarrini P538 is as beautiful as it is quick
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A detachable engine bay cover makes tuning the Lambo engine that much easier
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A super funky concept, this 1966 Bizzarrini P538 Italdesign Manta Concept made its trek all the way from Switzerland
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1967 Bizzarrini 5300 GT STrada Bertone Berlinetta
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Long stretched hind-quarters are one of the signature design marks of the Bizzarrini brand
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Bizzarrini - long, low and lean
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1970 American Motors AMX/3 Coupe was one of several AMC concept cars to grace the greens
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Designed by former Ferrari employee, Giotto Bizzarrini, the American Motors AMX/3 Coupe sported similar design details to Ford's DeTomaso Pantera
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The AMX/3 was built around steel semi-monocoque architecture and weighs in at 3090 lb (1402 kg )
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Like the DeTomaso Pantera, the AMX Bizzarrini featured a mid-mounted 340 hp/ 430 ft lb of torque 6.3 liter American Motors V8
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Bizzarrinis of all shapes and sizes populated the lawn at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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Rear mounted air scoops force air into the Bizzarrini powerplant
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Bizzarrini logo adorning the hood of a silver model
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A trio of Bizzarrinis
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This T-topped Bizzarrini was one of the rarer cars on display at Pebble Beach
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Bizzarrini interior's 60s era design details on display
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The Bizzarrini logo makes the most of the Zs
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Detail view of 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 Spyder S.I. Stile Italia's front fender region
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An imposing presence, the 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 Spyder S.I. Stile Italia makes itself known on the California coastline
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Definitely 60s era design influences at work in the 1966 Bizzarrini P538 Italdesign Manta Concept 
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Even the color on the Bizzarrini P538 Italdesign Manta Concept is unique
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1966 Bizzarrini P538 Italdesign Manta Concept sports distinctive design details
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Centered steering wheel seems right at home in the 1966 Bizzarrini P538 Italdesign Manta Concept
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1931 BMW R16 Sport was one of several bikes on hand as part of the marque's 100th Anniversary
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A fully restored 1923 BMW R32 motorcycle on display
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1931 BMW R16 Sport and its signature flat-mounted engine setup
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1931 BMW R16 detail
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BMW logo and signature cylinder heads haven't changed much over the years
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1967 BMW R69S complete with 1952 Steib S500 Sidecar
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Classic Beemer
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Clean, simple lines on the BMW's fuel tank
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BMW two-wheeled devices on display at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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1967 BMW R7 Concept restored and on display courtesy of BMW Group Classic of Germany
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Only 582 miles on the clock
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Some creative design elements grace the 1967 BMW R7 Concept bike
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1967 BMW R69S, shown from the non-sidecar side
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1952 Steib S500 Sidecar and a 1967 era BMW make for a perfect pairing
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1952 Steib S500 Sidecar's design harks back to the old rocket carousel at the fairgrounds
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1925 BMW R37 from the front
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With a name longer than the car itself, this is the 1953 Fiat 500 Bizzarrini Macchinetta Berlinetta
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Old school gauge work adorns the 1913 Mercer Model 35J Raceabout
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Is that a steering wheel mounted sundial on the 1913 Mercer Model 35J Raceabout?
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Brass fuel caps top the gas tank on the 1913 Mercer Model 35J Raceabout
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Rare 1913 Mercer Model 35J Raceabout
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This substantial hood ornament adorns the 1913 Mercer Model 35J Raceabout
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The Mercer even comes with a spot for your luggage
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Another classic Bavarian - 1939 BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupe by BMW Group Classic
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Various classic Fiats hanging out mid-fairway
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1953 Fiat 1100 Vignale Coupe' sits bookended by its stablemates
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Stunning example of a 1954 Siata 208S Motto Spyder
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1954 Siata 208S Motto Spyder from the rear
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The wondrous 1931 Rigling & Henning Wonder Bread Special
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1930 Duesenberg Special 
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1931 Rigling & Henning Wonder Bread Special with its signature markings
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1930 Duesenberg Special, another brilliant pre-war racer on display at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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There's no confusion when attempting to start the 1931 Studebaker & Rigling Hunt Special
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1931 Studebaker & Rigling Hunt Special
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Old school racer in the form of one 1931 Studebaker & Rigling Hunt Special
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Another pristine example of a pre-war racer
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1935 Ford V8 Miller Special from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
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1931 Duesenberg Cummins Diesel Special, also on loan from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
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Award winning 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet
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Stunning example of a 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Letourneur et marchand Cabriolet
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McLaren showed a colored-carbon fibered P1 in its private tent
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1967 Ford GT40 J-4 Mk IV
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1967 Ford GT40 J-4 Mk IV in yellow, so named because of its 40 inch height
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Ford's GT40s were so successful, they won four consecutive overall Le Mans victories from 1966-1969
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With Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon driving the winning GT40, Ford won its first 24 Hours of LeMans in 1966 with cars finishing one, two and three
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One of 19 GT40s, this one sporting the iconic Gulf Oil orange and blue color scheme
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Bronze colored 1965 Ford GT40 starts off the row of legendary racers
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Maserati Tipo (aka. Birdcage) shows off its winning hardware and ribbons
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1966 Ford GT40 MkII in black
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This 1966 Ferrari 330 P4 Drogo Spyder also picked up some ribbons
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Best of Show finalists hold in the staging area before the winner is announced
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Guests were greeted by Lamborghini's on Peter Hay Hill, including an Aventador in red and gold Miura tribute colors (front)
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A shiny Delahaye greets crowds at the 66th running of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
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1935 Delahaye 135M Competition Court Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet 
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Second place in Best of Show was this red 1938 Delahaye 165 Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet
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Delahaye was founded by Emile Delahaye in France, 1894
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Delahayes are distinguished by their exaggerated flowing lines and bulging fender treatments
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1965 Ford GT40 P/1015 MKII with its rear pivoting back section open
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The black/white livery on this 1966 Ford GT40 MKII was replicated on the new Ford GT seen on the Concept Lawn
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The 50th Anniversary of Ford's GT40 Victory at Le Mans was the big manufacturer feature at the 2016 event
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Oversized inverted snorkels are one of the GT40s signature features
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The 1967 Ford GT40 J-4 MKIV shows significant body revisions compared to other models
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This 1966 GT40's genetics were recently re-introduced into the new Ford GT
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The Ford GT40 came about after a deal fell through between the American manufacturer and Ferrari
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A rare open topped GT40 stands out from the herd
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Sponsored by Gulf Oil (hence the blue & orange livery) this GT40 sports the most famous of the racer's color schemes
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Weighing 2,002 lb (908 kg) only 107 Ford GT40s were produced running mid-engined powerplants from 4.2 liters to 7.0 liter V8 from 1964 - 1969
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Stunning blue on blue 1937 Delahaye 135M heads out for best in class announcements
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1938 Delahaye 135M Roadster makes its way through the crowd at Pebble
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Enjoying the Concourse from behind the wheel of a Delahaye
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Hyperbolic tear-dropped fenders mark the Delahaye
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Delahaye was one of the  featured marques at this years Concours d'Eleagance
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Old world interior of a Delahaye on display
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1937 Delahaye with a period correct license plate
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The Delahayes represented one of the finest examples of art deco meets functionality 
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Delahaye's swollen fenders become even more pronounced from the front
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Another unique design detail on the Delahaye's side-runners
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Another of the feature models, this time a 1971 Lamborghini Miura S Bertone Coupe 
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The forward section of the Miura is unmistakable
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Lamborghini's connection with bulls goes way back to the Miura
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Interior of a 1969 Lamborghini Miura S Bertone Coupe 
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Striking proportions speak to the 1951 Delahaye 235 MS Chapron Coupe's French design influences
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1951 Delahaye 235 MS Chapron Coupe far from its home in Essex, England 
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While Ferraris were in the minority, this 1966 Ferrari 330 P4 Drogo Spyder made a serious impression
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1966 Ferrari 330 P4 Drogo Spyder raced at both 24 Hours of LeMans and Daytona 24 hour races in 1967
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This 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Scaglietti Berlinetta made a special trip all the way from Monaco
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1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Scaglietti Berlinetta's interior, as fresh as the day it rolled off the assembly line
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1953 Ferrari 250 MM Vignale Spyder ventured to Monterey from its home in Hong Kong
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1935 BMW 315/1 Roadster in lime German green 
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1935 BMW 315/1 Roadster with keys still in the ignition
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1935 BMW 315/1 Roadster with its lime green wheel covers
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1939 BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupe restored by BMW Group Classic
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1939 BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupe
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1939 BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupe restored by BMW Group Classic
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BMW Group Classic specializes in restoring and maintaining classic and collectible Beemers
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1939 BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupe restored by BMW Group Classic
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Before hood latches were standard equipment
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1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia "Bugelfalte" roadster outfitted for distance racing 
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The magnificent simplicity of a 1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia "Bugelfalte" roadster
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One of many old school Beemers on hand as part of the marques 100th birthday celebrations
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Minimalist interior of the 1937 BMW 328 Mille Miglia "Bugelfalte" roadster
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1948 Delahaye 135 MS Chapron Vedette Cabriolet shows more subdued fenders and a more homogenous European  look than earlier models
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100 years of BMW: Frank Stella inspired 1979 M1 Procar
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Brilliant example of a 1957 BMW 507 Series II Convertible rests just off the fairway
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BMW 507s are incredibly collectible, fetching serious coin from avid followers
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We've taken a close look at the gorgeous concepts cars that turned heads during Monterey Car Week 2016, now it's time for a stroll down memory lane – or more specifically, a stroll along the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach to take in some of the finest specimens in automotive history at this years' Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance draws over 200 magnificent cars and thousands of visitors. Highlights of the 2016 event included 19 original Ford GT40s, a gathering of Bizzarrinis, works from Delahaye, Chapron Coachwork and Lamborghini, plus classic BMWs of both the two- and four-wheeled variety.

Best of Show Winner - 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet
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The 2016 winner for Best of Show went to a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet. With over six years of restoration under the hood, Eric Clapton Lancia former ride beat out a red 1938 Delahaye 165 Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet and a black 1931 Stutz DV-32 LeBaron Convertible Victoria for the win. The Lancia also picked up other awards in the European Classic Early category and the Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible Award.

Second place in Best of Show was this red 1938 Delahaye 165 Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet
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Head on through to New Atlas' Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance photo gallery to see the best of the rest from the 2016 event.

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Angus MacKenzie
Born on the cold, barren Canadian plains of Calgary, Alberta, Angus MacKenzie couldn’t decide between marketing, automotives or an entrepreneurial path - so he chose all three. With an education in automotives and marketing, Angus has rebuilt the carburetor on his 1963 Rambler Ambassador twice, gotten a speeding ticket in an F430 once, and driven & photographed everything from Lamborghinis to Maseratis to various German and Asian designs. When not writing, Angus has for the past six years been Editor-in-Chief for elemente, an internationally recognized architecture/design magazine.
2 comments
BrunoOgorelec
Whoever wrote the all too often facile captions under the report pictures either has a rather shallow knowledge of the subject or doesn't care much about it.
Barnbaby
Fantastic pictures of one of the most amazing collections of unique and beautiful machines ever created. Thank you to everyone involved in producing this article and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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