Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is the world's most famous beauty contest for high-quality classic automobiles. It takes place every year on the grounds of the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Monterey ( California ) and on the 18th hole.

The vehicles will be evaluated by the jury according to the criteria of originality, functionality and elegance. The award ceremony takes place in a variety of classes, in each of which the first three places will be awarded. Among all class winners will then still the " Best of Show" determined. The vehicles provide significant value dar. One can assume that a prize winning acts in addition increase the value. There are always a large number of applications, of which only a part is approved according to very strict criteria. A vehicle that has participated once, may not re-apply as a rule. The net proceeds of the event for charity purposes.

The first was held in 1950 in addition to the former Pebble Beach road races. With one exception in 1960, the Concours has taken place every year. Since 2001 there is also a category for unrestored original cars.

In 2005, 227 vehicles issued competed for an award in then 27 categories. The participants came from 15 different countries. Each event is dedicated to the gravity of a particular brand or a body builder, so 2005 was the Alfa Romeo brand in the center. The manufacturer took the opportunity to present the Spider version of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione as a prototype the market.

A similar, albeit smaller, the event is in Europe the annual Concorso d' Eleganza Villa d' Este.