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If it’s Friday during Car Week, then it’s The Quail in Carmel Valley, period. Sports Car Digest is always honored to be a part of the most opulent Concours on the Monterey Peninsula and will attempt to transport you there via text and images…not an easy task! From its early days of a relatively small car gathering accompanied by Christie’s auction to its current incarnation, including numerous manufacture debuts, the Quail has certainly woven a lot of business into its The post The Quail – Putting the “Panache” on the lawns in 2024 appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Background The “Maharajah “ SJ Duesenberg is one of the many and renowned Duesenbergs of the Lyon Collection (one of the world’s largest and most famous arrays of the famed Indianapolis marque). Commissioned in 1935 by the 28yr old Maharajah Holkar of Indore, this Deusy was built upon the 153.5” .25”walled/8” deep frame chassis #2614 (the highest numbered Duesenberg chassis) and is the last of the 36 SJ Duesenbergs (propelled by the supercharged 7ltr DOHC 4V I-8 320hp engine # The post “Maharajah” Duesenberg SJ wins Best of the Best appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

It was in March of 1974 when mass production of the Countach started at the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese; a model that entered into legend and remained on the market for a full 16 years. The Countach was the first Lamborghini whose bodywork was made “in-house” with panel-beating carried out by hand, and the first whose interiors were produced by the Lamborghini Upholstery Department, a real revolution which, 50 years on, has become a tradition at Sant’Agata Bolognese. On The post 50 years since the first Lamborghini Countach appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Translating emotion to the written word can be a challenging endeavor, but for the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, “Magical” is easily the winner. After a week of the world’s most dedicated car enthusiasts darting around the Monterey Peninsula to attend auctions, shows, and “savoir-faire” gatherings, not even nearby Laguna Seca can claim supremacy to what is recognized as the world’s most significant car gathering. Indeed, Sunday can only mean one thing: “Pebble,” and this year’s celebration unfolded with both The post 73rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

In May 1968, my former wife and I traveled by train, ferry and again by train from Pirmasens, Germany, to Norwich, England. Our purpose was to pick up our new 1968 Lotus Europa at the factory in Wymondham, near Norwich. We had a few adventures along the way, thanks to a train crash in Germany before we got on, that turned an 18-hour trip into a 36-hour one. We were quite happy to finally find a bed and breakfast in The post Lotus Lust—A Tale of Two Plus 2s appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Ex-Factory Racer Shines A fabulous 1957 Ferrari 335 S has won the coveted Best of Show award at this year’s Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva Private Clients. Entered by American enthusiast Brian Ross, the Maranello sports-racer thrilled onlookers when it took part in the Tour Privé on Tuesday 27 August, and it proved to be just as popular with the expert judging panel when it appeared on the concours field the following day. Event Highlights Ex-works Ferrari 335 S The post Ferrari 335 S wins prestigious Best of Show at Salon Privé appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Large and imposing, this Pierce-Arrow Model 48 commanded attention when it arrived back in 1916, and still does today over a century later. A chance to see one of these magnificent machines does not come along often. The chance to ride in one is even rarer. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to The post 1916 Pierce-Arrow Model 48-B-4 Vestibule Suburban appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Bentley’s annual showcase at Monterey Car Week continued this year with a trio of firsts that showcased the breadth of the marque’s automotive diversity. Events Immaculately restored 1961 S2 Drophead Coupe becomes first Bentley-entered car into Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance New Continental GT Speed coupe and Convertible make US public at Monterey Car Week Speed Six Continuation Series makes on-road debut Bentley Environmental Foundation announces new kelp forest initiative with partner SeaTrees Debut The new, fourth-generation Continental GT Speed made The post Bentleys old and new grace Monterey Car Week appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Gridlife Circuit Legends weekend has come and gone at the legendary Lime Rock Park in Salisbury, Connecticut, and what an event it was. Gridlife is a motorsports and automotive lifestyle brand that hosts events that combine music, racing, and open track time. The events are held at racetracks across the United States and are known for being inclusive and accessible. The Circuit Legends section of the tour, hosted at Lime Rock for the past three years, is an action-packed celebration The post 2024 Gridlife Circuit Legends: Iconic Brands and Drivers Unite at Lime Rock Park appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Background The Bugatti factory in 1927 was at the peak of its automobile production with multiple lines to handle the demand for the various Type 35 Grand Prix models; the blown and unblown Type 37 Sports and GP models; the Type 38, Type 38A, Type 40 and 40A touring cars, as well as the Type 43 Grand Sport and, later in the year, the Type 44. It also followed the year in which Bugatti began to manufacture their own sports-touring The post 1933 Bugatti Type 43A Roadster ‘Sport Luxe’ appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This 1974 GMC Suburban C1500 Sierra Grande spent time with two registered owners before it was purchased by the seller in July 2020. It is powered by a 350ci V8 that features Hooker headers, a four-barrel Edelbrock carburetor, a carburetor riser, a block heater, and a dual-pipe MagnaFlow exhaust system as well as various chrome dress-up…

Evoluto Automobili has completed its first Monterey Car Week, an action-packed visit to the famous global event for car enthusiasts and collectors. Ahead of attending the UK’s own premier automotive event, the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace. Testing in North America The 355 by Evoluto® attended exclusive events and wowed the public in Carmel, Monterey, and 17 Mile Drive. Starting in Los Angeles the week before for private customer previews, the trip was part of an important milestone The post 355 by Evoluto reimagines a Ferrari favorite appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS coupe has been fitted with a BMR tubular K-member, torque arm, adjustable panhard bar, front and rear control arms, and subframe connectors as well as an MSD intake manifold, PRC 285cc LS7x cylinder heads, Kooks long-tube headers, 18" Weld Racing RT-S S77 wheels, Braum racing seats, and a custom header-back exhaust…

If you’ve not heard of the Concours d’Lemons, it’s a tongue-in-cheek car show that takes place during Monterey Car Week. They see me rollin’! This unique event celebrates the “oddities, the mundane, and the truly awful” of the automotive world. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome The post 2024 Concours d’Lemons: Celebrating Automotive Oddities appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Throughout history, French manufacturers have created some of the most unusual automotive designs ever made. Most will agree that many of them had brilliant engineering, however the French approach to styling, especially in the mid-century era, is interesting to say the least. Weird, beautiful, ugly, strange, fantastic, modern, and eclectic are words than could be used to describe the Matra M530, depending on who you ask. One thing is for certain, this car is unique and to many, obscure. Early The post Strange Wonder—1969 Matra M530   appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

Five Decades of Historic Motorsport It’s a bit daunting to think five decades have past since the first Monterey Historics occurred in 1974. Laguna Seca wasn’t even 20 years old when vintage car enthusiast Steve Earle organized the first Historics at Laguna Seca, a race track built on property once part of U.S. Army’s Fort Ord. I once had an in-depth phone conversation with Steve about the impetus behind his first gathering, to which he commented, “Cars belong on the The post 2024 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This 2002 BMW 525i was registered in California from new until 2023 when it was relocated to Illinois where it was acquired by the seller in 2024. The car is finished in Jet Black over black leather and powered by a 2.5-liter M54 inline-six paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes the Sport and Premium packages as well as…

The Concorso Italiano at Blackhorse and Bayonet Golf Course is an annual celebration of Italian automotive design and culture, held in Seaside, California. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner products. Enjoy our premium content. Become a member today! Already a Member? Sign in The post 2024 Concorso Italiano appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

The Porsche Werks Reunion 2024 celebrated its 10th anniversary during Monterey Car Week along the coastal peninsula. The gathering brings together Porsche enthusiasts and showcases a stunning array of classic and modern Porsches. Hosted by the Porsche Club of America, this reunion takes place at the Monterey Pines Golf Course and is known for showcasing some of the finest examples of Porsche’s automotive history. The cars are often highlighted for their historical significance, engineering excellence, and significant impact on the The post 2024 Porsche Werks Reunion appeared first on Sports Car Digest.

This 2002 Harley-Davidson V-Rod spent time in New York before it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, and it now indicates 2,800 miles. Powered by a 1,130cc Revolution V-twin paired with a five-speed transmission, the bike wears a flame-style Demon Blue Inferno paint scheme over a silver-finished frame.