Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Once each year, on the third Sunday in August, about 200 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world roll onto what is often called the best finishing hole in golf — the famed eighteenth fairway at Pebble Beach. Tire meets turf and transformation occurs: the stage is set for one of the most competitive events in the automotive world. The occasion is the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Originally a small social event paired with a road race through the pine and cypress forests of Pebble Beach, the Pebble Beach Concours has grown into the top-ranking collector car show in the world. People from all over the globe come to compete in or simply enjoy the event here at Pebble Beach.
TAKE A TOUR THROUGH THE 60 YEARS OF THE CONCOURS.
The Concours is not a contest of speed, but of excellence. Automobiles and motorcycles are judged for their historical accuracy, their technical merit and their style—and the best garner reward and recognition.
So, WHAT MAKES A CONCOURS CAR?
Features announced to date for the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance include;
Cars of the Maharajas
Mercer
Fiat
Saoutchik Style
German Motorcycles.
Additional classes and special exhibits will be announced in coming months.
“Each of these categories by implication also highlights the contributions, creativity, ingenuity and, because it is an important aspect of the marques’ success, persistence of their creators. Their personalities are embodied in the marques’ character and in their names, drawing attention not only to the creators of the featured marques but also to the other pioneers of the automobile whose fabulous, fast, historic contributions fill the 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links.” –Sports Car Digest
The success of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance rests in large part on the knowledgeable experts who help to select and judge the automobiles and motorcycles invited to appear on our show field. These experts also make a significant contribution to the automotive world as a whole by helping to establish an accurate record of these vehicles. Click here to MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CONCOURS.
The automobiles on our show field and the new cars on our concept lawn cover more than a hundred years of automotive style and technology. Our automotive past is ever expanding and this Concours is committed to celebrating automotive excellence both past and present. Increasingly, as in the early days of the Concours, innovative concepts and new cars debut at Pebble Beach. A total of 12 concepts and new cars were unveiled at the 2010 event; eight of these unveilings were world debuts and four were North American debuts. Click here to view the latest, CONCEPT CARS.
Thousands of enthusiasts will be on hand to celebrate these vehicles and enjoy the company of others who share their passion. Below is the schedule of events for Concours Sunday at Pebble Beach. To find out more about what to do, what to wear, what to bring, and what is available on the 18th fairway, and some fun ideas for what to do during the day, see our VISITOR’S GUIDE.
We have two ticket options for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance:
Club d’Elegance Ticket Package
General Admission Tickets
To find out more information about these tickets, go to TICKETS in our Visitor’s Guide.
event details
August 19
Dawn Field opens to entrants
9 a.m. Judging commences
10:30 a.m. Field opens to spectators
1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Awards are presented
