The 67th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance took place on Sunday, August 20, 2017. The beauty contest, which as always took place on the Pebble Beach golf course, presented 204 vehicles from 15 different countries and 31 states.
Originally a small event with street races under pine and cypress trees, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance has since become a highly regarded international competition. However, even after 66 years, the aim remains the same - to preserve the mechanical heritage.
Pre-war Mercedes as Best of Show
The Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer from 1929 was named Best of Show 2017. The Tourer came out of restoration in New Jersey just a week before the Concours and, after traveling across the country, managed to snag the top award at the prestigious 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance.
The car was originally delivered to Captain Miller on behalf of Earl Howe, founder of the British Racing Drivers' Club. Bruce R. McCaw, current owner of Bellevue, Washington, explained, "We've had this car for several years, the question was whether or not to restore it. I can't stand restoring something that doesn't need it. But in the end, we had found enough original photos to know that the car needed to be restored."
"This Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer is a combination of speed, style and power," said concours chair Sandra Button. "These three elements - paired with those fantastic looking torpedo running boards - epitomize pure elegance."
Tough competition
In the final round, Bruce R. McCaw was up against his brother John McCaw and his wife Gwen McCaw, who were also nominated for Best of Show with their 1957 Ferrari 315 S Scaglietti Spyder.
In addition, a Packard 906 Twin Six Dietrich Convertible Victoria from 1932 was also to be defeated in the final round.
Preservation Trophy for the best-preserved cars
The FIVA (Fédération International des Véhicules Anciens) also awarded its own trophy to the best-preserved vehicle. It is particularly important that as many parts as possible are still original and that the material and appearance reflect the original condition.
In the pre-war category, the trophy went to the Locomobile Model 38 Collapsible Cabriolet from 1916 by Mike Guffey from Hartford City, Indiana and in the post-war category, the Bentley R-Type Continental H.J. Mulliner Sports Saloon from 1932 by Derek Hood from Maldon, England won.
Elegant Jaguar fresh from restoration
The freshly restored Jaguar XK 120 SE with Pininfarina coupé bodywork attracted many admiring glances.
The one-off was awarded second prize in the "Class O2: Postwar Closed" class. This special bodywork was on public display for the first time at the 1955 Geneva Motor Show. The restoration of the one-off, of whose history unfortunately little is known, was carried out by Classic Motor Car, which involved thousands of hours and the use of a 3D printer.
For a good cause
This year's Pebble Beach Concours raised over $1.6 million to help people in need. These charitable funds will benefit over 80 local charities through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation.
The classes and their winners
The following list shows the class winners and the other vehicles that placed, as well as the vehicles honored with special awards. Many of them can be seen in the picture gallery.
- Class A: Antique
1. Place: 1913 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Barker Torpedo
2. 2nd place: 1906 PopeToledo Type XII Touring
3. 3rd place: 1910 Thomas Flyer Model K 670 Flyabout - Class C1: American Classic Open
1st place: 1932 Studebaker President Series 91 Convertible Sedan
2nd place: 1933 Lincoln KB260 Convertible Sedan Place: 1933 Lincoln KB260 Brunn Convertible Victoria
3. 3rd place: 1928 StearnsKnight H 890 Phillips Convertible - Class C2: American Classic Closed
1st place: 1940 Packard 1807 Custom Super Eight Rollson Sport Sedan
2nd place: 1933 Chrysler CL Convertible Place: 1933 Chrysler CL Imperial Custom LeBaron Sedan
3. 3rd place: 1930 Cord L29 Brougham - Class D: Packard
1st place: 1932 Packard 906 Twin Six Dietrich Convertible Victoria
2nd place: 1932 Packard 904 Twin Six Dietrich Convertible Victoria Place: 1932 Packard 904 Deluxe Eight Dietrich Sport Phaeton
3. 3rd place: 1939 Packard 1703 Super 8 Darrin Convertible Victoria - Class G: Duesenberg
1st place: 1935 Duesenberg SJ Bohman & Schwartz Town Car
2nd place: 1935 Duesenberg JJ Bohman & Schwartz Town Car Place: 1935 Duesenberg JN Rollston Berline
3. 3rd place: 1931 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Coupe - Class H: RollsRoyce Prewar
1st place: 1936 Rolls Royce Phantom III H.J. Mulliner Sports Limousine
2nd place: 1929 Rolls Royce Phantom III H.J. Mulliner Sports Limousine Place: 1929 Rolls Royce Phantom I Brewster Ascot Tourer
3. 3rd place: 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III Inskip Convertible Roadster - Class I: Mercedes-Benz Prewar
1st place: 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer
2nd place: 1929 Mercedes-Benz SS Barker Tourer Place: 1929 Mercedes-Benz SS Castagna Cabriolet
3. 3rd place: 1934 Mercedes-Benz 380K Cabriolet A - Class J1: European Classic Early
1st place: 1931 HispanoSuiza J12 Saoutchik Transformable Grande Luxe
2nd place: 1931 Bentley Speed Six Cabriolet Place: 1931 Bentley Speed Six Vanden Plas Open Four Seater Sports
3. 3rd place: 1930 Delage D8C Chapron Cabriolet - Class J2: European Classic Mid
1st place: 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Gangloff Coupé
2nd place: 1934 Delage D8 S Fernandez et Darrin Cabriolet
3rd place: 1934 SS Cars SS1 3rd place: 1934 SS Cars SS1 Fixed Head Coupé - Class J3: European Classic Late
1st place: 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Voll & Ruhrbeck Cabriolet,
2nd place: 1938 Lagonda V12 Rapide Drophead Coupé
3rd place: 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B Graber Mille Miglia Cabriolet - Class J4: European Classic Sport
1st place: 1930 Bentley 41⁄2 Litre SC Vanden Plas Le Mans Sports
2nd place: 1935 Lagonda M45 Drophead Coupé Place: 1935 Lagonda M45 Rapide Tourer
3. 3rd place: 1930 OM Tipo 665 SS MM Works Race Car - Class K1: Isotta Fraschini
1st place: 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Fleetwood Roadster,
2nd place: 1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS LeBaron Cabriolet
3rd place: 1931 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8B Viggo Jensen Cabriolet - Class K2: Isotta Fraschini Castagna Coachwork Open
1st place: 1930 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS Castagna Cabriolet
2nd place: 1932 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS LeBaron Cabriolet Place: 1932 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS Castagna Commodore
3. 3rd place: 1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Castagna Commodore - Class K3: Isotta Fraschini Castagna Coachwork Closed
1st place: 1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Castagna Limousine
2nd place: 1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS Castagna Commodore Place: 1929 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Castagna Imperial Cabriolet
3. 3rd place: 1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Castagna Imperial Landaulet - Class L1: Prewar Preservation
1st place: 1931 Bentley 8 Litre Vanden Plas Tourer
2nd place: 1916 Locomobile Model Place: 1916 Locomobile Model 38 Collapsible Cabriolet
3. 3rd place: 1930 Bentley Speed Six Gurney Nutting Sports Saloon - Class L2: Postwar Preservation
1st place: 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
2nd place: 1954 Jaguar XKK 2nd place: 1954 Jaguar XK120 Open Two Seater
3rd place: 1960 Abarth 1000 Record 3rd place: 1960 Abarth 1000 Record Pininfarina Prototype, - Class M1: Ferrari Grand Touring
1st place: 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Vignale Cabriolet
2nd place: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SW SWB 2nd place: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Scaglietti Berlinetta
3rd place: 1968 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Scaglietti Berlinetta 3rd place: 1968 Ferrari 275 GTS/4 Scaglietti NART Spyder - Class M2: Ferrari Competition
1st place: 1958 Ferrari 335 Sport Scaglietti Spyder
2nd place: 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Tour SWB Scaglietti Spyder Place: 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Touring Barchetta
3. 3rd place: 1967 Ferrari 412 P Competizione - Class M3: Ferrari Major Race Winners
1st place: 1957 Ferrari 315 S Scaglietti Spyder,
2nd place: 1950 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Berlinetta
3rd place: 1975 Ferrari 312 T F1, 3rd place: 1975 Ferrari 312 T F1 Race Car - Class M4: Ferrari One off Speciales
1st place: 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Pinin Farina Coupe
2nd place: 1955 Ferrari 375 Plus Pinin Farina Coupe Place: 1955 Ferrari 375 Plus Pinin Farina Cabriolet Speciale
3. 3rd place: 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Boano Cabriolet, - Class O1: Postwar Open
1st place: 1952 Porsche 356 Reutter Cabriolet
2nd place: 1965 AC Cobra 427 Place: 1965 AC Cobra 427 Roadster
3. 3rd place: 1951 Cisitalia 202 SC Vignale Cabriolet - Class O2: Postwar Closed
1st place: 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Boano Coupé Speciale
2nd place: 1954 Jaguar XKK Convertible 2nd place: 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Pinin Farina Coupé
3rd place: 1953 Siata 208 CS Coupé - Class O3: Postwar Racing
1st place: 1952 Siata 208 CS Corsa Bertone Spider
2nd place: 1954 Alfa Romeo Corsa Bertone Spider 2nd place: 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Zagato Coupé
3rd place: 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Zagato Coupé - Class O4: Postwar Grand Touring
1st place: 1947 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet
2nd place: 1948 Isotta Fraschi Cabriolet 2nd place: 1948 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8C Monterosa Boneschi Cabriolet
3rd place: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Coupe - Class R: American Dream Cars of the 1960s
1st place: 1965 Pontiac Vivant Herb Adams Roadster
2nd place: 1966 Bosley Mark II 2nd place: 1966 Bosley Mark II Interstate Coupe
3rd place: 1969 Farago CF 428 3rd place: 1969 Farago CF 428 Carrozzeria Coggiola Coupe - Class V: Open Wheel Race Cars
1st place: 1907 Renault AI 35/45 HP Vanderbilt Racer
2nd place: 1908 Mors Grand Prix Coupe Place: 1908 Mors Grand Prix Race Car
3. 3rd place: 1909 Isotta Fraschini FENC Tipo A Factory Touring
Winner of the Special Awards
- Best of Show
1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer - Best of Show Nominees
1932 Packard 906 Twin Six Dietrich Convertible Victoria
1957 Ferrari 315 S Scaglietti Spyder - Elegance Awards - Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible
1932 Packard 906 Twin Six Dietrich Convertible Victoria - Elegance Awards - J.B. & Dorothy Nethercutt Most Elegant Closed Car
1937 Bugatti Type 57S Gangloff Coupé - Elegance Awards - Jules Heumann Most Elegant Open Car
1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer - Elegance Awards - Strother MacMinn Most Elegant Sports Car
1955 Ferrari 375 Plus Pinin Farina Cabriolet Speciale
Special Awards / Special honors
- Alec Ulmann Trophy
1931 Hispano Suiza J12 Saoutchik Transformable Grande Luxe - Ansel Adams Award
1906 PopeToledo Type XII Touring - ArtCenter College of Design Award
1933 Auburn 12165 Speedster - Briggs Cunningham Trophy
1931 Bentley 8 Litre Vanden Plas Tourer - Chairman's Trophy
1904 Holsman Model 3 Runabout - Charles A. Chayne Trophy
1909 De Dion-Bouton BV Type de Course - Classic Car Club of America Trophy
1940 Packard 1807 Custom Super Eight Rollson Sport Sedan - Dean Batchelor Trophy
1967 GyroX Alex Tremulis Prototype - Elegance in Motion Trophy
1932 Packard 906 Twin Six Dietrich Convertible Victoria - Enzo Ferrari Trophy
1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta - FIVA Postwar Trophy
1953 Bentley RType Continental H.J. Mulliner Sports Saloon - FIVA Prewar Trophy
1916 Locomobile Model 38 Collapsible Cabriolet - The French Cup
1947 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet - Gran Turismo Trophy
1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer - Lincoln Trophy
1933 Lincoln KB260 Brunn Convertible Victoria - Lorin Tryon Trophy
Robert T. Devlin - Lucius Beebe Trophy
1929 Rolls Royce Phantom I Brewster Ascot Tourer - Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award
1929 Mercedes-Benz SS Castagna Cabriolet - Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy
1936 Rolls Royce Phantom III H.J. Mulliner Sports Limousine - The Phil Hill Cup
1907 Renault AI 35/45 HP Vanderbilt Racer - The Revs Program at Stanford Award
1907 Renault AI 35/45 HP Vanderbilt Racer - Tony Hulman Trophy
1915 Packard 238 Six Runabout - The Vitesse ~ Elegance Trophy
1956 Maserati 300S Fantuzzi Race Car
The 68th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Further information can be found on the website .
