August 14 -17, 2008
"CONCOURS D' ELEGANCE AND MONTEREY AUTO WEEK & RANDOM SHOTS" 2008
California
The cars are the stars!!!! Elegance, Passion, Excellence, Tradition........all describe Concours d' Elegance, the creme de la creme and the cornerstone of automobile shows on the Monterey peninsula!!! Car shows were in the "ritzy" suburbs of Monterey, Carmel, Mobay, and Pebble Beach. Gallery also includes sights around California. "The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was first conducted in 1950, and is often said to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. Only the most beautiful and rare automobiles are invited to appear on the famed eighteenth fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links each year, and connoisseurs of art and technology congregate to see them. The annual affair, which has raised over $14 million for charity." (Reprinted text from the official website here: http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net).
"The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has often been called the World Series or Super Bowl of the automotive universe, but those descriptions sell this celebration short. If anything, it’s more like the Olympics.” ~ The New York Times
"The best car show in the world." ~ Jay Leno, as quoted by MSNBC.com
"CONCOURS D' ELEGANCE AND MONTEREY AUTO WEEK & RANDOM SHOTS" 2008
California
The cars are the stars!!!! Elegance, Passion, Excellence, Tradition........all describe Concours d' Elegance, the creme de la creme and the cornerstone of automobile shows on the Monterey peninsula!!! Car shows were in the "ritzy" suburbs of Monterey, Carmel, Mobay, and Pebble Beach. Gallery also includes sights around California. "The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance was first conducted in 1950, and is often said to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. Only the most beautiful and rare automobiles are invited to appear on the famed eighteenth fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links each year, and connoisseurs of art and technology congregate to see them. The annual affair, which has raised over $14 million for charity." (Reprinted text from the official website here: http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net).
"The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has often been called the World Series or Super Bowl of the automotive universe, but those descriptions sell this celebration short. If anything, it’s more like the Olympics.” ~ The New York Times
"The best car show in the world." ~ Jay Leno, as quoted by MSNBC.com
Every year in mid August, the cities of Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach are transformed to a car lover's haven. The streets are lined with luxury cars and trailers all visiting the area for two big events, the Monterey Historic Races and the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance. If you love vintage cars, car racing and car auctions you should make the trip to Monterey, California in August for these exciting events.
Monterey, CA
Monterey, CA
Every year in mid August, the cities of Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach are transformed to a car lover's haven. The streets are lined with luxury cars and trailers all visiting the area for two big events, the Monterey Historic Races and the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance. If you love vintage cars, car racing and car auctions you should make the trip to Monterey, California in August for these exciting events.
Monterey, CA
Monterey, CA