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A Motorsport Celebration Held in California | Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2016 Gallery
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October 17, 2016

A Motorsport Celebration Held in California | Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2016 Gallery

2016 marked the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
A magnificent sight of Ford GT40s running in formation. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Escala concept, a Cadillac sedan that evokes a sense of the future, displayed in a corner of the venue.
The "Acura Precision Concept," unveiled at this year's Detroit Auto Show, is said to indicate the design direction of the Acura brand.
Among BMW's 100th-anniversary exhibits, the 328 Mille Miglia Bugelfalete Roadster (1937) featured an aerodynamic body based on cam theory and was once owned by Albert Speer.
The Iso Grifo A3/C Drogo Berlinetta (1964), designed by Bizzarrini for Duke Rivolta, was active in races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 1000 km of Sebring.
The American Motors AMX/3 (1968) was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini, a talented engineer who was also a racing and test driver and had worked on cars like the Ferrari 250 GTO, for American Motors. Only six were built.
The styling of the American Motors AMX/3 was by Richard Teague, American Motors' in-house designer.
The "Fiat 500 Bizzarrini Marinetta Berlinetta" (1953) was Giotto Bizzarrini's university graduation project. Based on a Fiat 500, he built a frame, created an aluminum body, and tuned the engine.
The "Best of Show" winner was the Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Coupé (1936). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The event concludes with the judges' vote and awards ceremony. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Also known as the "Tipo Bocca," only six of these Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Coupés were produced. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Coupé was restored by Pinin Farina himself during Sergio Pinin Farina's era. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Best of Show winning Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Coupé and its owner from Arizona. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The pristine interior of the Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Coupé. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Seats resembling fine furniture, recreating the craftsmanship of the 1930s. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Coupé is powered by a 3-liter narrow-angle V8 engine. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Auburn 12-160A Roadster (1932) won the "Most Elegant Car (Open)" trophy. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Most Elegant Car (Closed)" award went to the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Speciale Bertone Prototipo (1957), a prototype Giulietta SS characterized by the lack of a shield on the front, owned by JB & Dorothy Nethercutt (JB is an automotive enthusiast and founder of Merle Norman Cosmetics).
The "Most Elegant Convertible" trophy, awarded to Gwen Graham (daughter of former U.S. Senator and Florida Governor Bob Graham), went to the Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet (1936). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Strother MacMinn, a designer for Opel and GM, presented the "Most Elegant Sports Car" trophy to the Ferrari 250MM Vignale Spider (1953). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Ansel Adams Award," named after the world-renowned and talented photographer and early Pebble Beach Concours judge, was given to the ALCO Model 6 Berline Limousine (1913). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Established in 1978 through a donation from the renowned car collector Mr. Cunningham, the "Briggs Cunningham Trophy" is awarded to the most exciting sports car. In 2016, it was presented to the Jaguar Lightweight E-Type Roadster (1961). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Charles A. Chayne Award," named after a prominent figure in engineering at General Motors from before and after the war, was given to the Harry Miller Special (1931), a racing car with a diesel engine built on a shortened Duesenberg chassis. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Art Center College of Design Award," which has produced numerous automotive designers, was given to the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Touring (1939). This vehicle was ordered by Benito Mussolini for his mistress Clara Petacci, and its triple-carburetor engine remains original. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Rev's Program at Stanford Award," for a curriculum studying automotive history at Stanford University, was presented to the Panhard et Levassor Type B1 race car (1901), which achieved excellent results in American races with its front-engine/rear-wheel-drive mechanical layout. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Tony Hulman Award," recognizing his contributions to the post-war revival and purchase of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was given to the Rigling & Stevens Pirrung Special (1935), which recorded 60 laps at 100 mph in the Indy 500. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Nine Delahaye cars bodied by French coachbuilder Chapron were lined up, including the French Delahaye 235 MS Chapron Coupé (1951) in the foreground. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Vitesse-Elegance Trophy," for cars that combine performance and elegant style, was awarded to the Lancia Astura Aerodinamico Castagna Coupé (originally presented in 1933 on an Alfa chassis, then re-bodied on a new chassis in 1935). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Bentley 3½ Litre Park Ward Drophead Coupé (1934) received the "Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy" for beautiful British-origin cars. (Lord Montagu was also the founder of the British magazine 'Car'). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The trophy named after Lucius Beebe, an American writer, gourmand, and early Pebble Beach judge, is awarded to traditional Rolls-Royces. This year, the Silver Ghost Brewster Convertible Sedan (1923) received the award. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Mercedes Star of Excellence" award was presented to the 540K Cabriolet (1937) for its historical significance. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Lincoln Trophy" was awarded to the Lincoln K LeBaron Convertible Roadster (1935). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Gran Turismo Trophy," for cars that combine performance, elegant style, and "Gran Turismo" elements, was awarded to the Ferrari 330 P4 Drogo Spyder (1966), the sole survivor of four designed and built by Piero Drogo in Modena for the 1967 race. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "FIVA (the international federation of historic vehicles) Trophy" for post-war vehicles maintained in original condition and used daily was awarded to the Lamborghini Miura S Bertone Coupé (1969). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Enzo Ferrari Trophy" for the best Ferrari was awarded to the Ferrari 290 MM Scaglietti Spyder (1956). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Elegance in Motion Trophy" was awarded to the Stutz DV32 LeBaron Convertible Victoria (1931), a car considered beautiful in motion, which must also complete the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance held concurrently on public roads. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "Classic Car Club of America Trophy," awarded to the most significant classic car today, went to the Packard 1605 Super Eight Bohman & Schwartz Convertible Sedan (1938). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The "FIVA (the international federation of historic vehicles) Trophy" for the pre-war division, awarded to vehicles maintained in original condition and used daily, was given to the Thomas Model 17 Detachable Entry Tonneau (1902). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class A-1 (Antique Open) was awarded to the Mercedes 70 HP Vanvooren Seven Passenger Touring (1911), a model ordered and built in Paris by an American. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class A-2 (Antique Closed) was awarded to the Pierce-Arrow 48 Coupe (1915). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class C-1 (American Classic Open) was awarded to the Stutz DV-32 LeBaron Convertible Victoria (1931). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class C-2 (American Classic Closed) was awarded to the Cadillac Series 90 Fleetwood Seven Passenger Imperial Cabriolet (1937). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class D (Packard) was awarded to the Packard 1607 Twelve Convertible Coupe (1938). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class E-1 (Chapron Coachwork) was awarded to the Hispano-Suiza H6B Chapron Cabriolet (1926), an Hispano-Suiza with Chapron's landaulet-style body. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class E-2 (Chapron Delahayes) was awarded to the Delahaye 135 Chapron Coupé des Alpes (1937), named in honor of Delahaye's triumphs in Alpine trials and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class G (Duesenberg) was awarded to the Duesenberg SJ Bohman & Schwartz Convertible Coupe (1937). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class H-1 (Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost) was awarded to the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Brunn & Company Phaeton (1921). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class H-2 (Rolls-Royce Phantoms) was awarded to the Rolls-Royce Phantom III Gurney Nutting 3 Position Drophead (1936). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class J-1 (European Classic Early) was awarded to the Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet (1936). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class J-2 (European Classic Late) was awarded to the Bugatti Type 57S Gangloff Coupé (1937). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class K-1 (Delahaye Prewar) was awarded to the Delahaye 165 Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet (1938). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class K-2 (Delahaye Postwar) was awarded to the Delahaye 135 M Faget-Varnet Cabriolet (1948). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class L-1 (Prewar Preservation) was awarded to the Thomas Model 17 Detachable Rear Entry Tonneau (1902). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class L-2 (Postwar Preservation) was awarded to the Shelby Cobra Convertible (1967). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class M-1 (Ferrari Grand Touring) was awarded to the Ferrari 250 GT Scaglietti Spyder California Prototype (1957). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class M-2 (Ferrari Competition) was awarded to the Ferrari 330 P4 Drogo Spyder (1966). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class N-1 (BMW Centennial Prewar) was awarded to the BMW 328 Roadster (1937). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class N-2 (BMW Centennial Postwar) was awarded to the BMW 507 Series II Convertible (1958). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class O-1 (Postwar Touring) was awarded to the Aston Martin DB5 Touring Convertible (1963). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class O-2 (Postwar Sports Racing) was awarded to the Maserati Tipo 60/61 Allegretti Birdcage (1959). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class O-3 (Fiat Custom Coachwork) was awarded to the Fiat 8V Zagato Berlinetta (1955). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class R (Bizzarrini) was awarded to the American Motors AMX/3 Auto Costruzioni S.D. Coupe (1969), designed by Giotto Bizzarrini, who established his own company, at the request of an American automotive company. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class S (Lamborghini Miura 50th Anniversary) was awarded to the Lamborghini Miura S Bertone Coupé (1969). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class V (Two-Man Indianapolis Race Cars 1930–1937) was awarded to the Rigling & Stevens Pirrung Special (1935). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class W (Ford GT40 Victory at Le Mans 50th Anniversary) was awarded to the Ford GT40 P/1046 Mk II (1966). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
First place in Class X (BMW Motorcycles) was awarded to the BMW R37 (1925). Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
A Delahaye 135M entering the venue. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Spectators began reserving their seats early in the morning to watch the final awards ceremony. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Delahayes with Chapron coachwork lined up on the lawn by the sea. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
2016 marked the 50th anniversary of the Ford GT40's victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Copyright © Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

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