Monterey Car Week

  • 2017 Ford GT heading to Mecum auction again

    The controversial 2017 Ford GT that sold at Mecum's Indianapolis auction this past May is up for sale yet again. It's once again being sold by Mecum, this time at the auction house's Monterey Car Week sale. To recap this particular GT's story, the supercar sold at auction for $1.8 million in May and somehow skid past Ford's buyer agreement promising not to sell the car for at least two years. We learned this week that the sale in May was done by the car's second owner, Michael J. Flynn, and that Ford had attempted to block it. But since Ford missed the chance to stop the car's first owner...

  • Audi PB 18 e-tron electric supercar concept teaser
    Shocking: Audi to debut electric supercar concept at Pebble Beach

    Audi has something to show us at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this year, and it's electric. Not just any electric car, but an electric supercar. The automaker teased what it calls the PB 18 e-tron on Monday and said the car houses a futuristic design for enthusiasts. We can also expect a...

  • Ferrari Bueller's Day Off "Ferrari" from Modena GT
    Ferrari replica from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” heads to auction

    No, it's not a real 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. This one has the potential to be more fun than the real deal, because this beautiful red machine is one of three 1985 Modena GTs built for the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Modena GT did an amazing job replicating the real deal Ferrari...

  • 2019 BMW Z4 prototype (Z4 M40i)
    BMW to reveal new car at Monterey Car Week, likely the Z4

    BMW has a new vehicle revealed planned for Monterey Car Week, and it's a good bet the car is a redesigned Z4. The company didn't explicitly name the Z4 in its Wednesday announcement but called the debut "an emotional addition to the BMW range." BMW added the model's identity will be revealed closer...

  • 1963 Aston Martin DP215
    Rare Aston Martin DP215 raced by Phil Hill at Le Mans heads to auction

    Next month's Monterey Car Week auctions are set to see plenty of action. Already confirmed for the Californian event is a Ferrari 250 GTO as well as as one of the winning trio of Ford GT40s in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now we have details on one of the rarest and most valuable Aston Martins...

  • 2016 winning Honda IndyCar at 100th Indianapolis 500
    Honda IndyCar that won 100th Indy 500 heads to auction

    Auction house Mecum always manages to consign some incredible machines for its sale events, but the latest is a little more special than your average collector car. IndyCar fans will have all eyes on Mecum's sale during next month's 2018 Monterey Car Week. The event will see the victorious Honda...

  • 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder bearing chassis No. 0141

    The season of wickedly expensive auction items is upon us. Monterey Car Week is just over a month away, which means a number of big ticket items are being buffed and shined for their time under the bright lights of the auction block. One to keep an eye on will be this 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder headed to Mecum's auction, as it's a race-winning example and one of just 39 ever built. Originally driven by Austrian Ernst Vogel (no, not the Ernst Vogel who Indiana Jones punched out of a Zeppelin for lack of a ticket), this very 550A Spyder achieved three racing wins during its first year of...

  • Porsche 908 Works Short Tail race car heads to RM Sotheby's auction at Monterey
    Porsche 908 Short Tail heads to Monterey Car Week auction

    The vintage Porsche market is hot right now. From 964's reimagined by Singer to even older 911s, people are prepared to pour primo cash for an old Porsche. While those old road cars are cool, do you want to see how to kick things up a notch? Of course you do, and we're here to help. Say hello to...

  • 2019 Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Edition by Mulliner
    Bentley to celebrate centenary with Mulsanne homage to brand founder

    Bentley will celebrate the centenary of its founding next year and one of the highlights planned is the launch of a special Mulsanne that pays home to brand founder Walter Owen (W.O.) Bentley. In particular, the car pays homage to the Bentley founder's personal 1930 8 Litre. The special Mulsanne is...

  • Teaser for Bugatti Divo debuting on August 24
    Hardcore Bugatti Chiron-based Divo teased ahead of August 24 reveal

    In May we learned that Bugatti held a private preview showing of a new Chiron variant in Los Angeles, with one of the people claiming to have attended the preview describing the car as “controversial” and “pretty limited.” Bugatti on Tuesday finally confirmed the car as the...

  • 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO bearing chassis No. 3413
    Ferrari 250 GTO heads to auction, could set new price record

    A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has the record for the highest price paid for a car at auction, with a buyer bidding a bit over $38 million to secure the car back in 2014. Now another 1962 250 GTO, this one bearing chassis No. 3413, is headed to auction and we could very well see the previous record fall...

  • 1966 Ford GT40 that placed 3rd at Le Mans heads to auction
    1966 Ford GT40 that placed 3rd at Le Mans heads to auction

    The story of Ford versus Ferrari is one that resonates with anyone interested in racing. Ferrari was the big bad bully on the block while Ford looked to make a splash on the global racing scene. To do so, the Blue Oval brand needed a win at the highest level. In 1966, Ford got that win with a 1-2-3...

  • BMW Z4 concept, 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show

    Following a debut in mid-August during Monterey Car Week, BMW took the wraps off its Z4 concept this week at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car is hinting at the next generation of BMW's two-seater sports car. Specifically, it previews the new Z4 that BMW says is coming in the next 12 months. Crucially, the next-generation Z4 will share its platform with a reborn Toyota Supra. The Z4's look is all sports car. At first blush, a distinct wedge shape is apparent, with the classic proportions of a long hood, short rear deck, and short overhangs. The hood is shorter than the outgoing Z4 and...

  • A 1968 Porsche 911 T/R is driven around Mazda Raceway by Patrick Long
    Patrick Long piloting a 1968 Porsche 911 T/R at Laguna Seca is vintage racing magic

    Are you ready for 13 minutes of Patrick Long flogging an old Porsche 911? You should be because it's wonderful and the man knows what he's doing in the car. The particular car in question is a 1968 Porsche 911 T/R and Long is beating on it at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca at the Rolex Monterey...

  • Koenigsegg Regera at 2017 Monterey Car Week
    Roll call: 11 Koenigseggs showed up at Monterey Car Week

    Monterey Car Week is a very special time when ultra-rare automobiles show their faces to crowds eager to get a closer look. Not only do automobile enthusiasts gather at the annual Concours d'Elegance, but owners and fans of all types of cars gather in smaller groups to celebrate their favorite...

  • 1913 Isotta Fraschini Tipo M Race Car, 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
    The wild and wonderful from the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

    Imagine spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a complete, thoroughly researched, multi-year restoration of a historically significant car and not even placing in your class. That's the reality of the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Each year, the most prestigious car show in the...

  • 1956 Aston Martin DBR1
    See the top 10 most expensive cars sold at Pebble Beach

    Millions of dollars were spent at the auctions that were held during the lead up to this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, but what did those lofty sums buy? Quite a few tremendous machines. We've already highlighted some of the largest transactions that took place during the posh classic...

  • 1949 Cisitalia 202 GT Gran Tourismo Sport Berlinetta, The Quail, 2017 Monterey Car Week
    The Quail celebrates the postwar sports car, 1945-1960

    Monterey Car Week draws everything from microcars to one-off coachbuilt classics of the 1920s and 1930s, all of them crowd-pleasers for the thousands of visitors swarming tasteful venues centered on Pebble Beach. But it was sports cars that lured two generations of drivers into the appeal of exotic...

  • Porsche 917 from "Le Mans" film heading to auction

    To a fair number of folks, the film Le Mans remains one of the greatest pieces of cinema focusing on the world of motorsport. The star of that film is not Steve McQueen, but rather the Porsche 917K that takes home the checkered flag. As is the case with most films, a number of cars were used to capture all of the footage required. One of those cars from the film just crossed the auction block on the sidelines of Monterey Car Week, and it managed to bring in just over $14 million. Chassis 917-024 has lead an interesting life. It was used for testing at Le Mans, the Nürburgring, and...

  • 1956 Aston Martin DBR1
    1956 Aston Martin DBR1 Roadster breaks record to become most expensive British car in the world

    Various auction houses sold off millions of dollars worth of vintage cars during Monterey Car Week, including a $15 million McLaren F1, but this Aston Martin has smashed a record. With a final sale price of $22.6 million, this 1956 DBR1 Roadster has become the most expensive British car in the...

  • 1960 DeDia 150 'Bobby Darin' Coupe, 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
    1960s American Dream Cars wow crowds at tony Pebble Beach Concours

    They just don't make dream cars like they used to. And the crowds thronging a special display class at Sunday's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance attested to the popularity of outrageous, over-the-top fantasies of what cars could look like half a century ago. Called "American Dream Cars of the...

  • Kode 0 Lamborghini Aventador by Ken Okuyama
    It will take $1.5M to turn your Lamborghini into a Kode 0

    Ken Okuyama is a very busy designer. The former Pininfarina draftsman has been working on some car designs of his own when he's not crafting trains and sunglasses. His latest creation is an imaginative take on the Lamborghini Aventador, which he calls the Kode 0. Just five examples of the Kode 0...

  • First Bugatti Chiron in the United States
    The first US Bugatti Chiron has been delivered

    It's hard to keep up on just how much happens during Monterey Car Week and Pebble Beach. While so many significant cars arrive to flood the opulent event, sometimes a few cars arguably outshine others, including the first Bugatti Chiron in the United States. Finished in a beaming yellow hue against...

  • 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer, 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Best in Show
    1929 Mercedes-Benz crowned Pebble Beach Concours champion

    The 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer that claimed the Best of Show honors at the 67th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance almost didn't make it to the show. Owner Bruce R. McCaw of Bellevue, Washington, struggled with the idea of restoring it for several years. “The question was whether or not...

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