On August 17, 2025 229 automobiles rolled onto the noble lawn of the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elégance – including 55 international entries from 22 countries and 174 US entries from 31 states. A 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo, presented by Penny and Lee Anderson Sr. from Naples, Florida, was named "Best of Show".
Number one
"This Hispano-Suiza really fulfills every conceivable criterion," said Concours Chair Sandra Button. "The engineering is advanced. The wood bodywork is meticulously crafted, lightweight and beautiful. Remarkably, it was commissioned by aperitif heir André Dubonnet - he drove the car in both the Targa Florio and the Coppa Florio."
"A later owner added pontoon fenders to the car, but the Andersons wanted to restore it to its original shape, so today you can see and really appreciate its torpedo shape."
The car, known as the "Tulipwood" torpedo, is actually made of mahogany strips that were individually molded and attached to the inner frames with 8500 rivets. The original weight is said to have been only 160 pounds.
Lee Anderson explained that he was particularly fascinated by the wood on the car: "I like wood! I collect antique wooden boats. I started doing that 40 years ago, long before it became 'in'. I've always loved varnished wood, and when I saw this, I thought: my God! This is exactly my thing. This is what I really love."
When asked if they expected to win, Penny said, "We had no idea, but we dreamed about it!"
"Winning Pebble Beach is probably the highest accolade you can get in car collecting," added Lee. "We are very lucky to have done it twice already." The Andersons had already won the top prize at the Pebble Beach Concours in 2022 with a Figoni-bodied Duesenberg J from 1932.
Hispano-Suiza has won the top prize at Pebble Beach twice before, most recently in 1989.
Strong competition
Competition for the "Best of Show" title was fiercely contested this year and included the 1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport two-seater presented by Dana and Patti Mecum of Geneva Lake, Wisconsin; the 1933 Invicta 4½ Litre S Type Corsica Drophead Coupé, presented by SBH of Riffa, Bahrain; and the 1956 Maserati 200SI Fantuzzi Open Sports Racer, presented by Phillip Sarofim of Beverly Hills, California.
The Concours began on Thursday, when the majority of the cars took part in the 27th Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance, an approximately 70-mile drive along scenic coastal roads. Vehicles completing the tour have an advantage in the event of a tie in the class competition.
Over 4 million dollars donated
The Pebble Beach Concours has already raised over 4 million dollars for charity this year, bringing the total amount raised to over 45 million dollars. Through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, the primary charity partner, nearly 100 local non-profit organizations benefit, reaching over 10,000 children in Monterey County annually.
Gooding Christie's, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance for 21 years, recorded one of its highest-grossing sales last weekend with over $127 million. Several major world records were set, including the most valuable car ever auctioned at Gooding Christie's: a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Competizione, which sold for over 25 million US dollars.
After the Concours is before the Concours
The 75th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will take place on August 16, 2026 at The Lodge at Pebble Beach and will put the spotlight on the Ferrari brand and coachbuilder Vignale. It will also celebrate the automotive history made at Pebble Beach with specially curated classes on the great road racers of Pebble Beach and a special gathering of iconic car groups brought together for the first time at the Concours. More details and program items will be announced in the fall.
Awards and honors
- BEST OF SHOW
1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo - BEST OF SHOW NOMINEES
1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport two-seater
1933 Invicta 4½ Litre S Type Corsica Drophead Coupé
1956 Maserati 200SI Fantuzzi Open Sports Racer - ELEGANCE AWARDS
Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible:
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Henley Roadster
Most Elegant Closed Car
1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Rolltop Coupé
Most Elegant Open Car
1951 Ferrari 340 America Touring Barchetta
Most Elegant Sports Car
1953 Siata 208 CS Balbo Coupé - SPECIAL AWARDS
Alec Ulmann Trophy
1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Hooper Saloon Limousine
Ansel Adams Award
1908 Welch Model 4L Seven-Passenger Touring
ArtCenter College of Design Award
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Scaglietti Berlinetta
Briggs Cunningham Trophy
1956 Maserati 200SI Fantuzzi Open Sports Racer
Chairman's Trophy
1989 Ferrari 640 Formula 1
Charles A. Chayne Trophy
1910 Benz 21/80 Prinz Heinrich Renn Wagon
Classic Car Club of America Trophy
1937 Lincoln K LeBaron Coupe
Elegance in Motion Trophy
1965 Bugatti Type 101C-X Roadster
Enzo Ferrari Trophy
1964 Ferrari 250 LM Scaglietti Berlinetta
FIVA Prewar Trophy
1906 White Model F Roi des Belges Touring
FIVA Postwar Trophy
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Sunroof Coupe
The French Cup
1910 Renault BZ Moore & Munger Town Car
Gran Turismo Trophy
1931 Invicta 4½ Litre S Type Carbodies Tourer
The LAP of Luxury Award
1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS Cesare Sala Guida Interna Super Sport
Lincoln Trophy
1929 Lincoln L Rollston All Weather Non-Collapsible Brougham Lorin Tryon Trophy Bruce Meyer
Lucius Beebe Trophy
1954 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV Hooper Landaulet
Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster
Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy
1935 Aston Martin Mark II Bertelli Sports Saloon
The Phil Hill Cup
1970 March 701 Formula 1
Tony Hulman Trophy
1967 Lotus 49 Formula 1
Pininfarina Trophy
1959 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Cabriolet Series 1
Spirit of Virgil Exner Trophy
1955 Chrysler Falcon
CLASS AWARDS
- A: Antique 1st:
1915 Packard 3-38 Six Five-Passenger Phaeton,
2nd: 1908 Welch Model 4L Seven-Passenger Touring,
3rd: 1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Barker Seven-Passenger Tourer, - B: Vintage 1916-1928
1st: 1917 Packard 2-25 Twin Six Runabout,
2nd: 1920 Pierce-Arrow 51 Six-Passenger Touring,
3rd: 1916 Stutz 4C Bearcat, - C-1: American Classic Open
1st: 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster,
2nd: 1930-31 Cord L-29 Brooks Stevens Custom Speedster,
3rd: 1933 Pierce-Arrow 1236 LeBaron Convertible Coupe, - C-2: American Classic Closed
1st: 1934 Packard 1107 Twelve Coupe,
2nd: 1931 Ruxton Edward G. Budd Sedan,
3rd: 1929 Lincoln L Rollston All Weather Non-Collapsible Brougham, - D: Packard Open
1st: 1932 Packard 905 Twin Six Coupe Roadster,
2nd: 1938 Packard 1608 Twelve Convertible Sedan,
3rd: 1940 Packard 1807 Custom Super Eight Darrin Convertible Sedan, - E-1: Chrysler Centennial
1st: 1933 Chrysler Imperial CL LeBaron Phaeton,
2nd: 1937 Chrysler Custom Imperial CW Airflow LeBaron Limousine,
3rd: 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial C-24 Derham Touring Phaeton, - E-2: Chrysler Town and Country
1st: 1942 Chrysler Town and Country Station Wagon,
2nd: 1948 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible,
3rd: 1948 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible, - F: Invicta Centennial
1st: 1933 Invicta 4½ Litre S Type Corsica Drophead Coupé,
2nd: 1931 Invicta 4½ Litre S Type Weymann Open Coupé,
3rd: 1934 Invicta 4½ Litre S Type Carbodies Tourer, - G: Duesenberg
1st: 1929 Duesenberg J Weymann American St. Cloud Sport Sedan,
2nd: 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Berline,
3rd: 1933 Duesenberg J Rollston Convertible Victoria, - H-1: Rolls-Royce Prewar
1st: 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Henley Roadster,
2nd: 1926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Brewster Playboy Convertible,
3rd: 1931 Rolls-Royce 20/25 HP Worblaufen Drophead Coupé, - H-2: Rolls-Royce Phantom Centennial
1st: 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brewster Ascot Phaeton,
2nd: 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Gurney Nutting Sedanca Drophead Coupé,
3rd: 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III H.J. Mulliner Sedanca de Ville, - I: Mercedes-Benz Prewar
1st: 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster,
2nd: 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680 S Saoutchik Four-Passenger Torpedo Sport,
3rd: 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Roadster, - J-1: European Classic Early
1st: 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo,
2nd: 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Hooper Saloon Limousine,
3rd: 1930 Bentley Speed Six H.J. Mulliner Drophead Coupé, - J-2: European Classic Late
1st: 1939 Maybach SW38 Spohn Sport two-seater,
2nd: 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante Rolltop Coupé,
3rd: 1939 BMW 327/28 Sports Cabriolet, - L-1: Prewar Preservation
1st: 1925 Locomobile Model 48 Boattail Roadster,
2nd: 1906 White Model F Roi des Belges Touring,
3rd: 1916 Pierce-Arrow 38-C-4 Five-Passenger Touring, - L-2: Postwar Preservation Early
1st: 1952 Jaguar C-type,
2nd: 1950 Jaguar XK120 Open Two-Seater Sports,
3rd: 1955 Porsche 356 1600 Super Reutter Speedster, - L-3: Postwar Preservation Late
1st: 1973 Ferrari Daytona Spyder,
2nd: 1968 Serenissima GT Ghia Coupe,
3rd: 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, - M-1: Ferrari Competition
1st: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM Scaglietti Berlinetta,
2nd: 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Scaglietti Berlinetta,
3rd: 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France Scaglietti Berlinetta, - M-2: Ferrari Grand Touring
1st: 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Pinin Farina Coupe,
2nd: 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Cabriolet Series 1,
3rd: 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Prince Bertil Speciale Pinin Farina Coupe, - O-1: Postwar Sports Touring
1st: 1953 Siata 208 CS Balbo Coupé,
2nd: 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Coupé,
3rd: 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Bertone Coupé, - O-2: Postwar Sports Racing
1st: 1956 Maserati 200SI Fantuzzi Open Sports Racer,
2nd: 1953 Jaguar C-type,
3rd: 1962 Porsche 356 Carrera 2 GT Coupe, - O-3: Postwar Luxury Touring
1st: 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Hooper All Weather Tourer,
2nd: 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 CSS Ghia Berlinetta,
3rd: 1956 Maserati A6G 2000 Allemano Coupé, - O-4: Shelby Cobra
1st: 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Competition Roadster,
2nd: 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Street Roadster,
3rd: 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Competition Roadster, - P: Moretti Centennial
1st: 1954 Moretti 750 Gran Sport Berlinetta,
2nd: 1954 Moretti 1200 Gran Sport Rocco Motto Berlinetta,
3rd: 1955 Moretti Spyder 750 Mota Michelotti Spyder, - R-2: 75th Anniversary of Formula 1: 1950-1973
1st: 67 Lotus 49 Formula 1,
2nd: 1966 AAR Gurney Eagle Mk1 Formula 1,
3rd: 1961 Cooper T55 Formula 1, - R-3: 75th Anniversary of Formula 1: 1974-Present
1st: 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 Formula 1,
2nd: 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1,
3rd: 1978 Lotus Type 79 Formula 1, - V-1: Virgil Exner Early
1st: 1952 Chrysler Styling Special,
2nd: 1955 Imperial Eight-Passenger Limousine,
3rd: 1953 Chrysler Thomas Special, - V-2: Virgil Exner Late
1st: 1957 Dual Motors Dual-Ghia Convertible,
2nd: 1966 Duesenberg Model D Prototype,
3rd: 1958 Imperial Crown Limousine,
