Pebble Beach Names New Chief Judge Chris Bock Set to Replace Ed Gilbertson

At the conclusion of the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 19, Ed Gilbertson will retire as Chief Judge, and Chris Bock, celebrating his 50th year at the event, will step into that esteemed role.

“The success of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is directly linked to the quality of cars on our show field and the manner in which they are judged,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “Ed’s dedication to the proper judging of each car and the preservation of automotive history is unparalleled, and we thank him for his outstanding service. Chris has devoted much of his life to cars and this Concours, and we know he will make certain that cars continue to be judged in a fair and accurate manner.”