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Enjoy a peek at some of the forthcoming features and special displays to be showcased at the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance — from the iconic Invictas that circumnavigated the world and set multiple speed records to Chrysler’s beloved Town and Country “woody” wagons and the forward-leaning creations of design great Virgil Exner. Sandra Button and members our Selection Committee also discuss the direct process of choosing our Best of Show car.

Locally, we trace the history of 17-Mile Drive, then we travel to the UK to tour its south coast and enjoy the Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court Palace. And we talk with celebrated Japanese car designers, an up-and-coming automotive archivist, and several leading enthusiasts.

Featured in our Summer Issue of the INSIDER…

THE ROAD TO BEST OF SHOW

For any given car, the path to Best of Show might seem almost insurmountable—something that can only be navigated with help from above, or more than a pinch of good luck. But the Road to Best of Show is actually clear and well-defined: A car must first win its class, and then it must garner the most votes among class winners to come out on top.

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THE EVOLUTION OF 17-MILE DRIVE

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING VIRGIL

Beauty, elegance, glamour, and the perfect blending of tones and shades were his hallmark. Virgil Max Exner, or “Ex,” was a true artist in metal, fabric, and glass. No one said it better than Ex himself in 1947: “A design is worthless if it cannot be translated into an actual automobile that is structurally sound, economically feasible, and functionally beautiful.”

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A LOVE FOR INVICTA 

How One Restorer Grew to Realize His Childhood Dreams

“The Invicta is incomparable to other British sports cars of its time. The Invicta is low, sleek, well balanced, fast, and capable.” — David Ayre

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THE TOWN AND COUNTRY

Chrysler’s Wondrous Woodie

Among America’s last Big 3 automobiles to require copious amounts of handcraft, it was keenly admired and eagerly acquired by famous actors; captains of commerce and industry; and landed gentry living on leafy estates. Though its golden era lasted a scant 10 years, its captivating nameplate survived—albeit intermittently—for more than seven decades.

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THE HOUSE OF A RISING SON

An Interview with Designer Ken Okuyama

“Many people appreciate the beauty & excellence of the prewar & postwar cars — but to recognize modern cars is genius. It connects the past to the present and future.” — Ken Okuyama

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Experience the world’s premiere celebration of the automobile at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Stroll the show field, watch the world’s greatest collector cars being judged, and enjoy a spectacular display of features and special classes. End your day at the awards show where we celebrate our winners and award the coveted title of Best of Show.