{"id":9986,"date":"2023-08-23T22:26:46","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T22:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pebblebeachconcours.net\/?page_id=9986"},"modified":"2023-08-25T16:56:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T16:56:24","slug":"2023-best-of-show-winner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pebblebeachconcours.net\/cars\/2023-best-of-show-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Best of Show Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster shown by Jim Patterson of the Patterson Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


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A prewar Mercedes-Benz roadster that was first owned by the Shah of Afghanistan\u2014one of just three similar cars surviving in the world today\u2014was awarded the top prize at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, 216 cars from 18 countries and 30 states pulled onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance, 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis 540K balances strength with sweeping lines and style, and its history is unique,\u201d said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. \u201cIn talking with Jim about this car, I was impressed by the time and thought invested in this restoration. Every piece of this beautiful Mercedes-Benz was researched so carefully to honor its history.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to this win, the marques of Bugatti and Mercedes-Benz were tied with the most Best of Show wins at Pebble Beach. This win puts Mercedes-Benz in the lead, with 10 wins in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn Kentucky, you know, we talk about winning the Derby. Well, there\u2019s such a thing as winning the Triple Crown,\u201d said Jim Patterson. \u201cAnd so I\u2019ve won this Concours twice before today. This is a Triple Crown for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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