We all enjoy our weekly Cars & Coffee meets or an old-fashioned car show at your city's holiday parade. But if you are really into experiencing the best of the best, you must attend Monterey Car Week in sunny California. Dive into several days of fantastic food, glorious golf courses, and the most prestigious classic cars you will ever see.
The capstone of the week needs to be on every car nut's bucket list. We're talking about the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. You can walk around pristine classics, vintage race cars, and even new concept vehicles. All of this is set on the cliffs of California overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean.
Concours d' Elegance Is The Pinnacle Of Classic Car Shows
Find yourself weaving between American land yachts and European sports cars from decades past. Tour the finest cars from Ford to Ferrari, Porsche to Packard, Duesenberg to Rolls-Royce, and all the beautiful classic cars in between. Everything you find on the Concours will be the most prestigious examples in the world. Better than any auction block or even a SEMA build. These cars hold the title of automotive perfection.
You don't have to settle for just staring at these cars standing still, either. On the Thursday before the Concours d'Elegance, entrants participate in the Tour d'Elegance down Highway One to Big Sur and back. You get to feel the energy of these amazing vehicles as they turn over and rev their engines.
Nestle yourself along the route and take in gorgeous views of the California coast while watching these pristine automobiles cruise by. Cars that make it back across the finish line without help earn extra credit when it comes to judging on Sunday.
Concept Lawn At Pebble Beach Shows Off The Future Of Fine Automobiles
New pre-production models reside here. Some of these supercars may never see production at all. However, the technology and styling tend to spill over into what becomes a new model or optional equipment from these manufacturers. You get to see these marvels up close and personal, likely before the rest of the world.
You can expect to view modern machines from producers such as Hennessey, Audi, Bentley, and even DeLorean. There will also be brands you may have rarely heard of, including Czinger and DEUS. Take home bragging rights about how you saw these masterpieces and rubbed elbows with the great minds behind them.
Go Home With Your Dream Car Through An Auction At Pebble Beach
There are a few auction blocks you can attend throughout the automotive week in Monterey County, CA. Gooding & Company brings out the big guns every year. You can also browse the catalogs of Mecum Auction and RM Sotheby's. Between these major auctioneers, you will find your dream car to go home with.
These auctions during Pebble Beach automotive week showcase top-of-the-line rare and classic models. Whether you are looking for a vintage Porsche, an early-century Bugatti, or a retired iconic race car, this is where you want to be. Check out the lists online before attending. Then, tour the beauties just before they hit the auction block to place your winning bid.
Shop In The Pebble Beach Village For The Best Automotive Memorabilia
Is your garage already too full for picking up another car at auction? Or, do you like collecting more than just cars? Take some time to peruse the Concours Village at Pebble Beach. If you love automotive memorabilia, this is the spot for you.
Find everything from old gas station tins to branded neon signs. Scale models and trinkets used as displays also line these halls. Search for your favorite brands to decorate the walls, shelves, or garages in your home.
Pebble Beach Offers Fine Dining, Golf, and California Sunshine
Set on the Pacific coast of California, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is not the only experience in which you should participate. The main attraction that visitors tend to gravitate towards is the golf courses. You have several to choose from when there are no cars displayed on them.
If golfing does not interest you, or your clubs couldn't fit on the plane, there are multiple other activities to drive you away from boredom. Hit the beaches to work on your tan, or sail away from the coast to do some whale watching. Exhilarate your palette with fine wine and dining.
Shopping, spas, museums, and parks are also accessible attractions throughout Monterey County. Do yourself a favor, and take this California vacation. You only have to make sure it is during Pebble Beach automotive week, so you can check off the Concours d'Elegance from your bucket list.
Sources: Pebble Beach Company, What's Up Monterey