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his year, the famed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which has traditionally been held on the third Sunday of August, moves to the 4th Sunday of August to accommodate another event on the month’s schedule. This means a major shift for all events which are wrapped tightly around this weekend and the week leading up to it. Events which launched during the last five years have become strongholds, with all returning except the Rick Cole Auction. Major car clubs across the country continue to hold their annual celebration during this timeframe, and it’s not uncommon to see a dozen or more of the same marque meandering around town together. Marques like Lamborghini, Bugatti and Ferrari tend to draw exceptional crowds wherever they stop, and out come the phones (once known as cameras). Make your reservations now if you haven’t done so. Enthusiasts are still booking hotels and resorts to full capacity a year ahead of time before they even leave the Peninsula to assure they have accommodations when they return. AirBnB has become a refreshing alternative for many who have found quaint Carmel Valley cottages and even homes with an ocean view for less. Resort2me.com continues to be the go-to for lastminute rooms on the peninsula. However you get there, and wherever you stay, you are certain to build memories for a lifetime, immersed in automotive nirvana.
Garage Style Magazine Monterey Peninsula Garage Tour This year we host our 8th annual private garage tour. Our quaint group of invited guests gather early morn in Carmel where we enjoy a hosted breakfast while catching up with old friends and making new ones. You never know who will surprise the group as several industry names have joined us throughout the years. Outside, we admire one-another’s ride-for-the-day, which typically include several show-stopping machines amongst the rental cars and daily drivers. Then it’s on our way to multiple private garages on the Peninsula, graciously hosted by owners who rarely if ever allow a glimpse inside. Some have vintage cars and exotics, others have motorbikes and memorabilia. Always a surprise, we are thrilled to work with each garage owner to deliver a unique experience year-after-year, building memories along the way. Website: www.GarageStyleMagazine.com When: Mon Aug 20 8am to ? Where: Invitation Only Admission: No charge/by invitation Tip: Ask. You never know. Automobilia Monterey This multi-marque collectibles show offers around 50 purveyors of all-things-automotive including vintage hood ornaments, original literature, autographed items, car-themed scarves, vintage posters, models and miniatures, rally plates and much more. Get there early as unique items sell out fast. The silent auction benefiting the Monterey Rape Crisis Center always has a tasty offering of car nirvana. Make sure to participate, it’s a great cause. Website: www.AutoMobiliaMonterey.com When: Tues Aug 21 & Weds Aug 22, 10am to 6pm Where: Embassy Suites Hotel main ballroom Route 218 and Highway 1 Seaside Admission: $20 Tuesday/Wednesday free. Tip: Use the onsite pack-and-ship and your purchased items 50
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may just arrive home before you do. Carmel-By-The-Sea-Concours-On-The-Avenue This incredible event continues to showcase Porsche and Ferrari cars through 1989 and multiple marques from 1940 to 1973. The awards ceremony is delivered with the utmost class, enhanced by the presence of Tiffany & Co. The examples event Founder Doug Freedman meticulously selects to be displayed each year, coupled with the Concours in the Windows lining
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the streets, are more than worth admiring. Website: www.CarmelConcours.com When: Tues, Aug 21, 10am to 5pm Where: Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea along Ocean Avenue and adjacent streets Admission: There is no charge to attend and view the cars Tip: Great car guy and car gal items can be found in the surrounding shops. Uber or car pool. Carmel Mission Classic Historic Carmel Mission offers the perfect backdrop for this charming automotive celebration that raises money for Knights of Columbus Charities and the Carmel Mission. Enjoy the wonderful food available and sip wine poured by California wineries from your souvenir glass while admiring the special vehicles positioned throughout the mission courtyard. Don’t forget to browse the vendors for great finds. Website: www.CarmelMissionClassic.org When: Weds Aug 22, 10am to 4pm Where: Carmel Mission 3080 Rio Road Carmel Admission: $50.00 (purchase online) includes: admission to the car show, complimentary wine glass, wine tasting, access to Carmel Mission and the museums. Children under 12 admitted free with paying adult. Benefits Knights of Columbus charities Tip: Make sure to visit the museum and enjoy the foliage throughout the garden area. Prancing Ponies Car Show
Rich Tsao This second annual Monterey Car Week event is the first all-women car owner event to be held on the Peninsula and raises funds to help young women through the Prancing Ponies Foundation. Last year, Ferraris dominated the display, but all cars are welcome. Webste: PrancingPonies.org When: Weds Aug 22 11am-3pm Where: Along Dolores between Ocean Ave and 5th Carmel, CA Admission: Free to browse cars, donations accepted. Prancingponies.org Tip: Carpool or Uber to Carmel-by-the-Sea to avoid parking challenges. The Little Car Show This year, the show will feature 100 micro, mini and arcane vehicles, 1993 and older, from marques around the world that have no greater than 1601cc displacement engines, or cars that are electric. There is also a “Special Interest” display this year which will include limited production and custom vehicles that meet event guidelines. This event is one of the greatest secrets of Monterey Car Week and will surely put a smile on anyone’s face, adults and children alike. Website: www.MarinaMotorsports.org/events When: Weds Aug 22 Noon to 5pm Where: Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove Admission: Free event entry/$25 to display a vehicle Benefits Veteran’s Transition Center, Pacific Grove Youth Center and Pacific Grove Library Garage Style Magazine Summer 2018
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Tip: Most vendors do not accept credit cards. Bring cash. McCall’s 27th Annual Motorworks Revival Once an invitation-only event, one can now purchase tickets to this popular Monterey Car Week soiree, situated in and around a jet hangar and hosted by known car aficionado Gordon McCall. Mingle with some of the world’s most significant collectors and other affluent guests while admiring incredible cars, planes and other magnificent machines, all-the-while enjoying exceptional cocktails and gourmet food. Website: www.McCallEvents.com When: Weds Aug 22, Red Carpet ticket holders enter 4pm VIP ticket holders enter 5pm Where: Monterey Jet Center 198 Sky Park Way Monterey Admission: $475-$575 in advance, $475-$650 day of event. Red Carpet ticket includes valet parking. VIP ticket holders use general parking in Monterey Airport area. Shuttles pick up starting at 4pm. Benefits California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation Tip: Charge your cell phone. Photo opportunities abound. Concorso Italiano This celebration of all-things-Italian features food, art, fashion, music, cars, bikes and the occasional boat. This event has what may be the most incredible vendor marketplace of any event in the country. You will find models and miniatures, literature, clothing and even the occasional collectible Ferrari Barbie. As many as1000 cars of Italian origin or design are displayed by marque with most major Italian car clubs represented. This year highlights the 50th anniversaries of Ferrari 365 GTB4 (Daytona), 52
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Ted7 Ferrari 365 GTC, Lamborghini Espada and Lamborghini Islero. Also, Giulia Super, Berlina, Alfetti, Milano, 164 and Giulia Alfa Romeos will be featured as part of a multi-year celebration in coordination with Sports Car Market. Website: www.Concorso.com When: Sat Aug 25, 9:30am to 5pm Where: Black Horse Golf Course 1 McClure Way Road Seaside Admission: General Admission tickets are $195 at door and include an award-winning souvenir magazine, admission to event and parking. The CI Club package is $475.00 and includes all the perks of general admission plus hot breakfast, gourmet lunch, all day wine, VIP parking, special gifts plus access to the CI Club Pavilion. Benefits ChildHelp Tip: Bring Spending Money for the Vendor Area and comfortable shoes. This is a huge event. Legends of the Autobahn Presented by Michelin Hosted by the Mercedes-Benz Club of America, BMW Car Club of America, and Audi Club of North America, this German car event offers a full array of examples ranging from factory prototypes and cars with exceptional provenance, to well-kept everyday drivers displayed by their proud owners. This year the event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the BMW 2002. Website: www.LegendsoftheAutoBahn.org When: Fri Aug 24, 9am to 3pm Where: Nicklaus Club-Monterey 100 Pasadera Drive Monterey, CA (The entry gate for is located on the north side nd accessible via Boundary Road.) Admission: Non-club members may view cars at no charge.
Spectator parking fee is $20 per vehicle Tip: Get there early. This event gets heavy traffic in the afternoon. Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance Presented by Rolex Showcasing the automobile in motion, the Tour d’Elegance is held on Thursday prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. All Tour participants are Concours entries. Spectators routinely line up along the route to view these rolling works of art as they pass by, and thousands gather in Carmel-by-the-Sea to view the cars while parked along Ocean Avenue for a lunch stop. 2018 Features include: Motor Cars of the Raj, Rollston Coachwork, OSA, Postwar Custom Citroen, Tucker, American Dream Convertibles of the Eisenhower Era and Vintage Era Sporting Cars. Website: www.PebbleBeachConcours.net When: Thurs Aug 23 8am to 3pm Where: Cars launch near the Equestrian Center at Stevenson Drive and Portola Road in Pebble Beach and meander parts of 17-Mile Drive, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and on to Ocean Avenue where they are on display from noon to 2pm, returning to Pebble Beach at 2:30pm. Admission: No charge to view the tour cars along the route. There is parking at Pebble Beach Resorts. Public street parking is very limited in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Tip: Get to your favorite vantage point early. The Pacific Grove Auction at Monterey Bay
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Worldwide Auctioneers returns for what is the newest collector car auction held during Monterey Car Week. The auction tent is situated along 17-Mile Drive directly across the road from blue waters, crashing waves and the occasional sounds of coastal seals. This is a relaxed auction with offerings to suit a myriad of tastes and budgets, from an experienced team that has steadily been gaining popularity through several solid auctions across the country. Website: www.WorldWideAuctioneers.com When: Thursday, Aug 23 (Check website for hours) Where: Along 17-Mile Drive (Check website for specifics) Admission: Open to the public or by catalog (Check website) Tip: Visit the Pebble Beach Tour cars in downtown Carmel by-the-Sea, then enjoy the beautiful 17-Mile Drive route that exposes some of California’s most scenic shoreline before arriving at this auction destination. Mecum Monterey 2018 By now you are surely familiar with Mecum’s TV show, and once again Monterey auction action will be captured live for TV viewing. Mecum starts each day with an incredible Automobilia sale they refer to as “road art,” which is our favorite part of the event. Everything from vintage gas station metal signs to neon car dealership signs cross the block, as well as actual gas pumps and glass globes. Mecum is perfect for first-time bidders who wish to participate in a friendly environment as the team
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Benefits Rotary Club of Pacific Grove projects, Pacific Grove Youth Center and High School driver training scholarships. Tip: Join the rally. It has some of the most spectacular views of the Peninsula.
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is happy to educate and guide you through the entire process. Website: www.Mecum.com When: Thurs Aug 23-Sat Aug 25, Gates open at 8am Where: Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa-Del Monte Golf Course 1 Old Golf Course Road Monterey Admission: Advance Ticket $20 per person, per day (offered until 11:50pm Aug 22 CDT), $30 per person, per day once auction begins (at gate or online). Children under 12 admitted free with paying adult. All admissions sold are non refundable. Parking is free on the golf course and Valet Parking is available.
Exotics on Cannery Row Sponsored by Michelin, this newer Monterey Car Week event has become an instant success. Initially held on Friday, the event will now be held late afternoon on Saturday. Hypercars, exotics and other mind-blowing dramatic automobiles line the streets of Cannery Row where thousands of fans wait to capture photos and hear the sounds of the cars rev their engines. This event is especially popular with younger generations, but everyone should get a thrill. Website: www.EoticsonCanneryRow.com When: Saturday, August 25th 3pm-5pm Where: Along Cannery Row in Monterey Admission: Free! Tip: Carpool. Parking in this area is limited. The 11th Annual Pebble Beach RetroAuto Here you will find rare automobilia and collectibles along with luxury goods and tools designed to enhance the driving
21st Annual Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction One of the first collector car auctions on the Monterey Peninsula, Bonhams continues to showcase some of the most amazing cars in the world on offer to the highest bidder at their Quail Lodge location. Held in conjunction with The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering event, there is always anticipation that new world-records will be set for high dollar sales. Website: www.Bonhams.com/Quail When: Preview Days Weds Aug 22-Thurs Aug 23 9am-6pm, Auction Day Fri Aug 24 (Check web for start time) Where: Quail Lodge Golf Club Carmel Valley at the intersection of Rancho San Carlos Road and Valley Greens Drive Admission: Entry is by catalog (Check Website) Tip: Shuttle from the auction to The Quail event Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally This annual Rally is presented by the Rotary Club of Pacific Grove on Friday prior to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Drivers show classic, vintage and sports cars of all makes and models along Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove in the afternoon. A Rally follows along the spectacular 17-Mile Drive coastline of Pebble Beach. All are welcome to enjoy a barbecue dinner in Chautaqua Hall. Website: www.PGRotary.org When: Fri, Aug 24 Noon to 4:30pm cars on display/5pm rally/6:30 BBQ Where: Lighthouse Avenue, downtown Pacific Grove Admission: Spectator Admission is free
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experience. Literature, photography, posters, auto parts and more can be found as well. Website: www.PebbleBeachConcours.net When: Thurs Aug 23-Sat Aug 25, 9:30am to 5:30pm Where: The Inn at Spanish Bay main ballroom 2700 17-Mile Drive Pebble Beach, CA Admission: No fee or ticket required for entry. Park on site at The Inn at Spanish Bay Tip: Pack a picnic, take in RetroAuto, then drive the entire 17-Mile Drive self-guided tour since you’re in the area. RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction Although it has changed names since its inception, this auction has been held at the Portola Hotel & Spa location for more than 25 years. It’s a stone’s throw away from Fisherman’s Wharf and downtown Monterey where Car Week visitors often gather for food, fun, entertainment and networking. RM Sotheby’s continues to achieve world-record sales for pristine collector cars. The lobby of the building is often a work of art, decorated in style with auction cars, and hundreds of onlookers can be spotted morning noon and night, gathered on street corners and common areas as they try to glimpse the occasional celebrity and cars in the front staging area about to
enter the auction block. Website: www.RMSothebys.com When: Fri Aug 24-Sat Aug 25 (Check website for hours) Where: Monterey Conference Center 1 Portola PlazaMonterey, CA 93940 Admission: Open to registered bidders and credentialed media only (See website to register) 18th Annual Russo and Steele Monterey Auction at the Wharf Over three evenings, Russo and Steele plans to auction over 250 vehicles in unique auction-in-the-round style, immersing bidders directly into the center of a spectacular offering of Exotic, Muscle and Sports Cars. Website: www.RussoandSteele.com When: Thurs Aug 23 to Sat Aug 25 (check website for hours). Where: Fisherman’s Wharf in downtown Monterey 290 Figueroa St. Monterey Admission: Open to registered bidders and consignors only. (Check website for registration information) Tip: Make sure to check out the seals at the end of the wharf, they are charming and a reminder of the Monterey Bay’s vibrance. 5th Annual Porsche Club of America’s Werks Reunion Monterey Presented by Michelin The Porsche Club of America welcomes all Porsche Clubs and their members as well as enthusiasts. Club membership is not required to attend or participate. More than 500 Porsches gather each year to celebrate the German marque ranging from vintage collectibles to modern performance machines. Wonderful vendors offer all-things Porsche for the true enthusiast. You are certain to see very special vehicles on display. Website: www.WerksReunion.com/Monterey When: Fri Aug 24, 9am to 4pm Where: Corral de Tierra Country Club 81 Corral de Tierra Rd. Salinas (In close proximity to Carmel Valley and WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca) Admission: Free to all enthusiasts Tip: Give yourself time as traffic heats up in the area. Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Who wouldn’t want to watch beautiful collector cars race at full speed for four days and shop row-upon-row of autocentric vendors? This year, the Historics feature Nissan, and its illustrious career, reaching back to Datsun racing history. Don’t let the Japanese marque fool you, there are some incredible cars under the Datsun/Nissan banner. This year will also feature some of the most popular and competitive groups, such as Formula One, Trans-Am and Can-Am. Website: www.WeatherTechRaceway.com When: Thurs Aug 23 through Sun Aug 26 Where: WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca 1021 Highway 68 Salinas Admission: $70-$575 (four-day suite) per person Tip: Take the helicopter tour that flies over the track, it’s amazing. You’ll want to view the cars in the pits. Only closedtoed shoes are allowed. Bring lots of sunscreen. Get there early for close-in parking.
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This event will make you giggle over and over. It’s a fun, nofrills display of Oddball, Mundane and Truly Awful vehicles produced by the auto industry (Think Gremlin, Pacer and Shag Van!). Most are in raw form, and awards are given in the most hysterical categories one can think of (see website for amusement). Website: www.ConcoursDLemons.com When: Sat August 25 8:00am-11:30pm Where: Seaside City Hall 440 Harcourt Seaside Admission: Free to spectate and free to enter Tip: You’ll want to snap lots of photos to share on Instagram and Facebook. Your friends will think you’re awesome. Automotive Fine Arts Society (AFAS) at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Many of today’s most prominent automotive artists are featured in this magnificent tented display of original paintings and sculptures. You can meet the artists and ask questions. Website: www.AutoArtGallery.com When: Sun August 26, the exhibit mirrors Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance hours. Where: The AFAS tent is located near the historic Lodge at Pebble Beach on the 19th green. Admission: You must purchase a Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance ticket to gain access to this exhibit. Children are free when accompanied by an adult. Tip: Concours tickets include free shuttle, use it. Gooding & Company’s 15th Annual Pebble Beach Auctions As the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, Gooding & Company is renowned for showcasing the finest classic, sports and racing cars on the world’s stage. 56
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The Quail Lodge Thus far, Gooding & Company has garnered over $85 million in total 2018 sales and sold the most valuable collector car across all global auctions this year, a 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Speciale that achieved a world-record price of $8,085,000 at the Scottsdale Auctions. Website: www.GoodingCo.com When: 6pm Fri Aug 24 and 11am Sat Aug 25 (check website for viewing hours) Where: Pebble Beach Equestrian Center on Peter Haye Hill at the corner of Stevenson Drive and Portola Road, Pebble Beach Admission: Entry by catalog only: $200 catalog (admits two, includes two reserved seats, subject to availability) Tip: Park early in auction parking on Peter Haye Hill to avoid lengthy walks, then visit both the Concours and the auction. Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance This year’s Concours features Motor Cars of the Raj, Rollston Coachwork, OSCA, Postwar Custom Citroen, Tucker, American Dream Convertibles of Eisenhower Era and Vintage Era Sporting Cars. Each year, the Pebble Beach Company Foundation directs nearly $2 million in Concours donations to more than 80 local non-profit educational programs: other charities receiving direct donations include Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, Natividad Medial Foundation, Kinship Center, Animal Friends Rescue Project, Montage Health Foundation and United Way of Monterey County Website: www.PebbleBeachConcours.net When: Sunday, Aug 26 10:30am-5pm Admission: General Admission: $325 prior to August/$375 beginning August 1: Club d’Elegance: $825: Patron’s: $2500 Children under 12 are free when accompanied by a paying
adult. Parking: Parking in Pebble Beach Resorts with shuttle service to the Concours is included in General Admission: all VP tickets include VIP parking. Where: The Lodge at Pebble Beach 1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, California Tip: Make sure to visit the new vehicle and prototype display. Hang on to your Concours poster and event book as they are instant collector’s items.
When: Thurs Aug 23 through Sat Aug 25 11am to 5:30pm Where: Forum Pavilion, adjacent to the first fairway of Spanish Bay Golf Links at The Inn at Spanish Bay 2700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach/ There is parking at Inn at Spanish Bay Admission: Registration required for each session and some have small fees (Check website) Tip: Check out the Car Expo where vehicles can be purchased from various dealers.
Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum Presented by Credit Suisse This Forum features industry luminaries discussing the most pertinent and engaging topics facing the collector car world today. Must-see panel discussions and interviews are hosted throughout the week. Website: www.PebbleBeachConcours.net
There are numerous additional public and private events held throughout the week on the Monterey Peninsula including rallies coming into the area from many parts of the country, as well as car automotive manufacturer ride-and-drives. This list is meant to give you a window into as many core events as possible. Enjoy.
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