The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an automotive charitable event held each year on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California. The event witnesses iconic cars from both pre-war and post-war periods. The cars at the venue are judged on the basis of their authenticity, function, history, and style. Here below are the top five classics that caught our attention.
Didia 150
The 1960 Didia 150 is a custom car designed by a clothing designer Detroit, Michigan, Andrew Andrew Di Dia. Bobby Darin an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and an actor in films and television is the second proud owner of this handcrafted vehicle.
1966 Bosley Mark II Interstate Coupe
The 1966 Bosley Mark II Interstate Coupe has travelled all the way from Boca Raton, Florida for the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours. Richard Bosley, a horticulturist from Mentor, Ohio designed the car primarily for a safer drive on interstate highways.
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
Only 39 units of the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO were built till date. For obvious reasons, this is also the most expensive Ferrari to be sold at an auction at over $38 million dollars (approximately Rs 244 crores)
1963 Mantaray
Built by the lengendary custom car builder Gene Winfield, the 1963 Mantaray is a futuristic aluminum-bodied vehicle.
1965 Bugatti T101C Roadster
The 1965 Bugatti T101C Roadster is a combined effort of three separate auto legends working together – Buggati, Ghia Virgil M. Exner Sr. and Ghia (a highly respected coachbuilder).