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Monterey Car Week



  From modest beginnings in 1950 — a road race won by Phil Hill, and fewer than three dozen cars on exhibit — the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has grown to become the centerpiece of a full week of automotive excellence.

The race portion moved to the racetrack at Laguna Seca park in 1957, and eventully grew to become the Rolex Monterey Historic Auto Races, held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The entries for the Concours have grown to number in the hundreds. But best of all for car buffs, a host of ancillary events now take place throughout the week leading up to the Concours.

Bookmark this page and check back frequently, as dates come in for even more events and motor tours during the year.


 
August 14-16
Carmel
  The Quail Rally
The Rally has been a tradition since 1988, featuring pre-1974 auto entries, back road drives, food, fun and more.
www.quaillodge.com »
Tel: 877-734-4628
 
August 15-16
Seaside
  Automobilia Monterey
Auto enthusiasts and collectors of memorabilia won't want to miss this exposition and sale of original vintage posters, photos, rallye plates, badges, hood ornaments, art and much more.
www.automobiliamonterey.com »
Tel: 831-659-5335
 
August 16-20
Pebble Beach
  Blackhawk Collection Exposition of Classic Cars
Rare and collectible automobiles of all vintages, on display before the auction on August 20.
www.pebblebeach.com »
Tel: 925-736-3444
 
August 17
Carmel
  Carmel Vintage Car Parade and Display
Parade, car display and luncheon. Parade and car display is held on Ocean Avenue, luncheon in Devendorf Park. 11:30am-1:00pm.
www.carmelcalifornia.com »
Tel: 831-626-1255
 
August 17-19
Monterey
  Russo & Steele Auction: "Monterey Sports & Muscle"
Russo & Steele put 150 of the finest European and American sports cars, hot rods, customs and muscle cars, on the block at the Monterey Marriott.
www.russoandsteele.com »
Tel: 602-252-2697
 
August 18
Carmel Valley
  The Quail – A Motorsports Gathering
Now in its fourth year, 'The Quail' is an international gathering featuring classic cuisine, fine wine, and 130 vintage autos and motorcyles from across the United States and Europe. Limited tickets available; 10am-4pm.
www.quaillodge.com »
Tel: 877-734-4628
 
August 18
Pacific Grove
  Concours Auto Rally & Celebration
Classic Car rally in downtown Pacific Grove in conjunction with the Concours Classic Car weekend. Cars on display in downtown Pacific Grove from 2-6pm, followed by a cruise in town and along the bay.
www.pacificgrove.org »
Tel: 831-647-6355
 
August 18
Seaside
  Concorso Italiano
A celebration of Italian style - from fashion to food, motorcycles and boats - at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course. The centerpiece: 1000 glamorous Italian cars and 400 more exotics, accompanied by automotive celebrities.
www.concorso.com »
Tel: 425-742-0632
 
August 18
Carmel Valley
  Bonham & Butterfield Auction
One of the great auction houses presents vintage and classic cars, fine jewelry and much more, at Quail Lodge.
www.quaillodge.com »
Tel: 877-734-4628
 
August 18-19
Monterey
  Monterey Sports Car Auction
One of the world's largest sports car auctions, featuring 180 classic sports and race cars. Viewing available over three days.
www.rmauctions.com »
Tel: 800-211-4371
 
August 18-20
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey
  33rd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
The Monterey Historics brings out the best of racing's past from rare pre-war racers adorned with nameplates like Bugatti and Alfa-Romeo to 70s and 80s cars from Lola and McLaren.
www.laguna-seca.com »
Tel: 1-800-327-SECA
 
August 19
Carmel
  Khaki's Ferrari Event
They are among the world's most glamorous, most coveted cars in the world... Imagine seeing dozens and dozens of flame-red Ferraris gathered in one place: The Barnyard Shopping Village, off Highway 1.
www.thebarnyard.com »
Tel: 831-624-8886
 
August 20
Pebble Beach
  Concours d'Elegance
This spectacular event exhibits some of the most unusual prewar and postwar marques along with the latest in concept car designs, all in the beautiful setting of Pebble Beach.
www.pebblebeachconcours.net »
Tel: 831-622-1700
 
August 20
Pebble Beach
  Gooding & Company Pebble Beach Auction
World-class auction of rare and valuable automobiles, held on the grounds of Pebble Beach Resorts.
www.pebblebeach.com »
Tel: 310-899-1960