1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Scuderia Ferrari Zagato Spider
The 2013 edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was, as always, held the third Sunday of August on the incomparable 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.
The 63rd edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance honored Lincoln, Simplex, Vanvooren Coachwork, Aston Martin Centennial, Lamborghini, Porsche 911, BMW 507, Indianapolis Roadsters and French Motorcycles. Notable displays included gatherings of four Prinz Heinrich Benz Race Cars, 27 Alfa Romeo 8Cs and a pairing of the only two custom-built BMW 507s.
The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance presented by Rolex saw more than 200 historic cars parade on a 88-mile course along the 17-Mile Drive, winding through the Central Coast including, for the first time in a decade, the Corkscrew turn around the track at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The cars then made their way down to Big Sur and back, stopping in Carmel-by-the-Sea for lunch and then back to the Equestrian Center at Pebble Beach.
At dawn on Sunday, August 18th, 248 cars including 48 non-American entries, rolled onto the famous 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links for the ultimate test of precise restoration – the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Vehicles were judged for historical accuracy, technical merit and style, but not for their speed – although one of the key criteria is that all cars must be drivable. Best of Show was presented to a 1934 Packard 1108 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Victoria, owned by Joseph & Margie Cassini III of New Jersey.
Pink Floyd drummer and noted enthusiast Nick Mason exhibited his 1953 Aston Martin Ulster and 1953 Ferrari 250 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta. Mason commented, “I don’t come here to win prizes – I’ve seen the standard of the cars! It’s an honour to be included on the lawn, just to have the cars here is great. This is an extraordinary event, with a lot of history.”
In addition to Tim Scott’s Pebble Beach Concours and Pebble Beach Tour photo galleries, we offer the following 237 images that further show the quality and depth of cars on the Pebble Beach show field. We split up the pictures into two galleries. The first gallery starting below features our favorite images, all displayed in the full-width view of Sports Car Digest, while the second gallery can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery
1962 Ferrari 196 SP Dino Fantuzzi Spider1951 Ferrari 212 Export Touring Barchetta1932 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 BipostoMercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and modern SLS
1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK Black Bear1960 Alfa Romeo Superflow IV Pinin Farina Coupe1939 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Spider1970 Porsche 911S Monte Carlo Rallye Prototype and 1975 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera Coupe
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1938 Talbot-Lago 150C SS Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet1908 Benz 105 HP Prinz Heinrich Two Seat Race Car1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy RoadsterLook Ma, No Hands! Having fun in the 1912 Simplex 50 HP Quinby 5 Passenger Toy Tonneau
1953 Ferrari 250 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta raced in the Carrera Panamericana1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Touring Spider1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider1936 Jaguar SS100 Roadster
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1914 American Underslung 642 Roadster sits on massive 40-inch wheels1960 Alfa Romeo Superflow IV Pinin Farina Coupe1984 Porsche 953 911 Paris-Dakar Rally1925 Aston Martin 16 Valve Twin Cam Grand Prix
1967 Alfa Romeo TZ2 Zagato Coupe1932 Alfa Romeo Tipo B P3 Biposto1910 Benz 22/80 hp Prinz Heinrich Renn Wagen1957 BMW 507 Series I Roadster
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1964 Porsche 901/911 Karmann Cabriolet Targa Prototype1955 Lincoln Indianapolis Boano Coupe1927 Bentley 6 1/2 Litre Surbico Sport Coupe1940 Tatra T87 Sedan
1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy Roadster1953 Ferrari 250 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta raced in the Carrera Panamericana1976 Lamborghini Countach LP4001908 Benz 105 HP Prinz Heinrich Two Seat Race Car
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1956 Aston Martin DB3S Fixed Head Coupe1957 BMW 507 Series I Roadster1964 Ferrari 250 LM Scaglietti Berlinetta1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Scaglietti NART Spider
1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Scaglietti Spider California1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Mille Miglia Touring1930 Gar Type B5 Roadster1935 Aston Martin Ulster Race Car LM18 finished 12th overall at Le Mans
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1933 Alfa Romeo 8C Touring Spider1974 Porsche 911 Targa Police CarEarly morning start to the Pebble Beach ConcoursPorsche 911S GT Coupe won the 1968 Marathon de la Route, an 84-hour race at the Nurburgring.
1957 Aston Martin DBR21973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Coupe1970 Porsche 911S Prototype finished 2nd overall in the 1970 Monte Carlo Rallye1957 BMW 507 Series I Roadster, with a little dinghy in the background
1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Zagato SpiderPorsche 911S GT Coupe won the 1968 Marathon de la Route, an 84-hour race at the Nurburgring.Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Coupe, overall winner of the Targa Florio in 1973 and the GT Class at Le Mans, Vallelunga and Dijon1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Scuderia Ferrari Zagato Spider
1976 Lamborghini Countach LP4001925 Aston Martin 16 Valve Twin Cam Grand Prix, one of the original Bamford and Martin-built Astons of which 25 remain.1910 Benz 22/80 hp Prinz Heinrich Renn Wagen1954 Maserati A6GCS Roadster finished 12th overall and 3rd in class at 1955 Mille Miglia
1934 Aston Martin Mark II Short Chassis 2/4 Seater1951 Ferrari 212 Export Touring Barchetta1908 Benz 105 HP Prinz Heinrich Two Seat Race Car1962 Ferrari 196 SP Dino Fantuzzi Spider
Take your pick – L to R: 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Zagato Spider, 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Spider and 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Touring Spider1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Zagato Spider1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Spider1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Touring Spider
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1954 Maserati A6GCS Roadster finished 12th overall and 3rd in class at 1955 Mille Miglia1953 Siata 208CS Balbo Berlinetta1957 Aston Martin DBR21970 Porsche 911S Prototype finished 2nd overall in the 1970 Monte Carlo Rallye
1960 Alfa Romeo Superflow IV Pinin Farina Coupe1953 Ferrari 250 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Touring Le Mans Race Car and 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Figoni Spider1908 Benz 105 HP Prinz Heinrich Two Seat Race Car
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1979 Porsche 935 K3 Coupe, overall winner of Le Mans that year1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Scaglietti Spider California1967 Chevrolet L88 Corvette Convertible finished 2nd overall at the 1970 Daytona 24-Hours. This L88-powered Corvette is one of very few left with its original engine.1970 Ferrari 512 S Berlinetta was raced by Scuderia Ferrari at the 24-Hours of Daytona and 1000-KM Monza in 1970.
1914 American Underslung 642 Roadster1934 Hispano-Suiza J12 Vanvooren Coupe1967 Porsche 911R was overall winner of the 1969 Tour de France and Tour of Corsica, both at hands of Gerard Larrousse and Maurice Gelin1967 Porsche 911R, last of four 911R prototypes
Porsche Competition Class at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance1960 Watson Agajanian-Willard Battery Special Roadster, winner of the 1963 Indianapolis 500 driven by Parnelli JonesAlfa Romeo 8C Class at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance1967 Alfa Romeo TZ2 Zagato Coupe
1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2600 Monza1934 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Brianza Le Mans Spider1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Mille Miglia Touring1966 Ford GT40 Mark I, only MkI GT40 to run Le Mans twice
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)
Seems like photography timing is reversed; i.e., early (6 – 8am ) used to be best for less spectators but this year the crowds were there at dawn. Then while the awards took place around 2 pm, the crowds moved toward the ramp and opened up the car perspective. Thus one has waited 8 hours for some unobstructed photos. The whole Monterey Week, especially Thurs. thru Sunday, has become a zoo without any fences.
You nailed it Steve. There was zero bonus for getting up at 4:30am this year to shoot Pebble.
Great photos. Next year the event should separate the “I restored it myself” owner’s group from the “I paid the most” people.
The closest you will come to self restored is the Preservation class; i.e., probably mechanically rebuilt but not unpatined.
that Alfa Superflow is one sexy lady. Great pics.
What a perfect color for that elegant 1938 Alfa !!
“… little dingy in the background.” dinghy, ed. “dingy” is what your whites are if you never use bleach on them.
Thanks Stephen. We corrected the dingy mistake…
That Ford GT40 mark I was NOT the only Mark I to run Le Mans Twice. Ford GT40 Chassis P/1075WON Le Mans twice Gulf colors number six .
Did it run in Mark I configuration for both wins? I thought it was upgraded to a different spec for the second win.
Hey – Just came across this photo of us for the first time while searching the web. We are the dark blue 1925 Aston with the big 3 on it. It is awesome! Any chance we could get the file so we can make a frameable copy? Please let me know.Thanks! Wendy