Media & Press

2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Raises Record Amount for Charity

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has more than matched its prior level of charitable donations, raising a record $3,130,240 for charity this year.

Preservation Bugatti Named Best of Show at the 73rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

This year, 214 cars from 16 countries and 29 states pulled onto the competition field, and the car named Best of Show was a 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports presented by Fritz Burkard of The Pearl Collection in Zug, Switzerland. 

2024 PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS TO FEATURE EXPANDED RANGE OF CARS

The 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will celebrate an expanded range of cars stretching from pioneering Packards and the Speedsters equated with that 125-year-old marque to the supercars that raced in the BPR Series of the 1990s. A focus on the creations of Maserati and the coachwork of Pietro Frua add an Italian accent, and Wedge concepts offer a distinctly modern look.

LAND ROVER CLASSIC & THE PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE CELEBRATE THE VEHICLES OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II

In a unique moment of celebration on August 18, a specialized collection of 10 Defender and Range Rover models used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will create a once-in-a-lifetime display as part of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE ANNUAL CHARITABLE GIVING SURPASSES $3 MILLION 72nd Concours Donations Top All Prior Years

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has a long history of charitable giving dating back to the event’s founding in 1950, and the 2023 event topped all prior efforts by raising a record $3,015,852 for charity.

MERCEDES-BENZ 540K NAMED BEST OF SHOW AT THE 72ND PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

This year, 216 cars from 18 countries and 30 states pulled onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the car named Best of Show was a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster presented by Jim Patterson of the Patterson Collection in Louisville, Kentucky.

FRIENDS PAY TRIBUTE TO AUTOMOTIVE LEGEND DON WILLIAMS BY UNDERWRITING PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH

Auto impresario Don Williams often said he wanted to “touch every great car in the world,” and in the process of doing that—buying and selling, collecting, and sharing great cars—Don touched a multitude of car people too.

BRITISH RACE CAR DRIVER & TV BROADCASTER AMANDA STRETTON TAKES OVER THE MICROPHONE AS MASTER OF CEREMONIES

It is bittersweet to announce that Derek Hill will be stepping down as the host of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance after eight incredible years. Derek has been an integral part of our team and has made a significant contribution to the event’s success. As we bid farewell to our beloved host, we are excited to welcome Amanda Stretton as our new Master of Ceremonies.

2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Raises Record Sum for Charity $2.8 Million from this Year Brings Historic Giving Total to More than $35 Million

Organizers of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance served up some very good news at their annual charity luncheon today: just two short years after the pandemic shut down Pebble Beach Automotive Week, the Pebble Beach Concours has rebounded, raising a record sum for charity.

1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo Named Best of Show at the 71st Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

A unique Duesenberg reprised its early role as Concours winner by taking the top prize at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

First Copy of New Bugatti EB110 Book Earns $46,000 for Charity

August 21, 2022

Amid the many car debuts at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, a new book on the Bugatti EB110 made its appearance—and the first copy immediately sold for a staggering $46,000, all of which will go to charity.

World’s Top Collector Car Competition to Air Live Again in August

71st Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to be streamed on pebble.hagerty.com.
Two hundred of the world’s top collector cars will be traveling from 21 countries and 32 states to compete for the coveted title of Best of Show at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance—and the world is invited to watch the competition. The Concours will be livestreamed on August 21 thanks to event partnerships with WeatherTech, Hagerty, and Torque Media.

70th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Charitable Donations Exceed $2 Million Throughout Its History the Event Has Raised Over $32 Million to Help People in Need

The 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance raised over $2 million for charity—a figure on par with funds raised in pre-pandemic years.

The full amount, a total of $2,089,450, was announced today by Pebble Beach Company CEO David Stivers as these funds were distributed to the event’s charitable partners—and he stressed that these funds stay local.

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Named Best of Show at the 70th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2021 Charitable Donations Surpass $1.75 Million

August 15, 2021

Long recognized as a superlative showcase of automotive history, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance made history of its own at the culmination of its 70th celebration: a total of 38 former Best of Show cars were on hand to welcome a new winner to their ranks.

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to Honor Its Historic Ties to Racing 70th Celebration to Feature Pebble Beach Road Race Winners

November 5, 2020

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which began in tandem with the races and has continued on long after them, will gather all five of the winning cars at its 70th celebration, which is now scheduled for August 15, 2021.

Pebble Beach Concours Pays Tribute as Lamborghini Countach Turns 50

April 15, 2021

Ferruccio Lamborghini was never content to rest on success. With the 1966 debut of the P400 concept for his Miura, he set forth the very definition of a “supercar.” Yet just five years later, in 1971, he unveiled an even more radical concept—the low and crisply creased LP500, complete with soon-to-be-signature scissor doors.

Announcing the John Lamm Scholarships

December 1, 2020

In memory of automotive journalist John Lamm, and in keeping with our mission to celebrate great cars long into the future, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is establishing the John Lamm Scholarships to support students in the field of automotive communications.

Pebble Beach Man Wins 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible in Pebble Beach Concours Charity Drawing

September 13, 2020

The annual Pebble Beach Concours Charity Drawing concluded today when one lucky ticketholder — a man from Pebble Beach — won a 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible.

There is another winner, too, of course: the funds raised by this drawing, totaling more than $225,000, go directly to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County.

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Distributes More than $1 Million to Local Charity Partners

September 3, 2020

Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, efforts to raise funds for local charities never stopped. Each year, proceeds from the Concours support many worthwhile programs on the Monterey Peninsula and now, more than ever, those organizations are in need of help.

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Launches Charity Drawing for 2021 LC 500 Convertible donated by Lexus

July 29, 2020

Although the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance won’t be able to celebrate its 70th anniversary this August, the event is still doing all it can to raise funds this year for people in need. The Pebble Beach Concours and Pebble Beach Company have partnered with Lexus to offer a 2021 LC 500 Convertible in a 2020 charity drawing.

2021 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance Poster Celebrates 90+ Years of Carrozzeria Pininfarina

June 25, 2020

The innovative Ferrari 365 P debuted at the Paris Auto Salon in 1966, then embarked on a year-long world tour, travelling to London, Brussels, Geneva, Turin and Los Angeles. Decades later, this distinctive three-seat Berlinetta body by Pininfarina continues to inspire designers and enthusiasts, and it takes pride of place on the poster art created for the 2021 Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex.

2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns

April 22, 2020

Knowing that entrants, judges, volunteers and guests face ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance have decided to cancel the show, which was scheduled for August 16, 2020.

Past Best of Show Winners to Return for 70th Anniversary of Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

December 4, 2019

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.

2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Raises $2.1 Million for People in Need

November 14, 2019

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and its charitable partners gathered today to celebrate the event’s charitable giving: the 2019 Concours raised $2.1 million for people in need.

1931 Bentley 8 Litre Named Best of Show at the 69th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

August 18, 2019

Every August, the history of the automobile rolls onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where, this year, 216 classic cars from 17 countries and 31 states.
represented the evolution of the automotive dream.

2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Winners

August 18, 2019

The Oscars of Classic Cars

Los Angeles Times | August 29, 2019

Inside the elite, detail-obsessed world of the people who judge the Oscars of classic cars.

Top 5 Cars at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

CNET | August 29, 2019

The sheer depth and quality of the vehicles here, things you just won’t see anywhere else, is unbelievable.

Best and Boldest from Sunday’s 2019 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance

Forbes | August 19, 2019

The annual car prom known as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance caps off a week of automotive bliss for enthusiasts.