Celebrating 70 Years of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The competition for a spot on the show field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance can be fierce. Tougher still is the contest to win one’s class and go on to compete for Best of Show. Each year just one car earns that distinguished title, the top accolade in the collector car world. Yet people in attendance at the forthcoming 2020 Pebble Beach Concours on August 16 can expect to see a multitude of Best of Show cars resting at the edge of the great Pacific Ocean.
To celebrate its 70th anniversary, the Pebble Beach Concours is inviting its former Best of Show winners to return.
“Each of these cars is special in its own right,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “Many were the epitome of elegance in their day, or they exhibited the latest technology. They made history when new — and they also made history right here, winning the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
“In a way they define us. So a celebration of the Concours is, naturally, a celebration of these cars.”
This coming year’s event will also recognize several features and special classes including:
Talbot-Lago Grand Sport
The Talbot-Lago Grand Sport was built for both speed and luxury. As such, it was one of the most powerful and beautiful production cars of its day.
Iso Rivolta
Led by Renzo Rivolta and then his son Piero, Iso made elegant and technical performance cars from 1953 to 1974.
In early November organizers sent out entry applications to many annual participants. If you do not receive an application but believe you have a car that belongs in one of the classes planned for the upcoming Concours, you may request an application by email, including a brief description of your car and one current photo of the car. Please keep in mind that most of the cars accepted are from 1972 or earlier.
If you have questions about the entry application process, please email the organizers at entries@pebblebeachconcours.net or call (US +1-831-622-1700).