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2016 Pebble Beach Concours

An exotic 1938 Horch 853 roadster with special Erdmann & Rossi body was among the European classics shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Aug. 21, 2016. The California show invited 240 rare vehicles in 28 classes.
An exotic 1938 Horch 853 roadster with special Erdmann & Rossi body was among the European classics shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Aug. 21, 2016. The California show invited 240 rare vehicles in 28 classes.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The American Underslung, including this 1911 model, featured a chassis mounted below the center of its 40-inch wheels. It cost $4,250 new.
The American Underslung, including this 1911 model, featured a chassis mounted below the center of its 40-inch wheels. It cost $4,250 new.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Concours judges examine the engine compartment of the 1911 Benz shown by Gerhard Schnuerer of Huntington, Calif.
Concours judges examine the engine compartment of the 1911 Benz shown by Gerhard Schnuerer of Huntington, Calif.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Gerhard  Schnuerer of Huntington Beach, Calif. is the current owner of this 1911 Benz 50 HP Tourer, a car that cost $8,500 new and was originally ordered by Charles M. Hayes, a Chicago railroad man who died when the Titanic sank in 1910.
Gerhard Schnuerer of Huntington Beach, Calif. is the current owner of this 1911 Benz 50 HP Tourer, a car that cost $8,500 new and was originally ordered by Charles M. Hayes, a Chicago railroad man who died when the Titanic sank in 1910.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost with Thrupp & Maberly limousine coachwork was shown at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours by Craig and Susan McCaw of Santa Barbara, Calif.
A 1911 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost with Thrupp & Maberly limousine coachwork was shown at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours by Craig and Susan McCaw of Santa Barbara, Calif.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This St. Louis-built 1912 Moon 30 Raceabout was bought by a railroad engineer and driven to work for over 15 years, according to its history. It now belongs to Leland F. Powells of Van Nuys, Calif.
This St. Louis-built 1912 Moon 30 Raceabout was bought by a railroad engineer and driven to work for over 15 years, according to its history. It now belongs to Leland F. Powells of Van Nuys, Calif.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
With its original running gear cleaned and polished to perfection, this 1901 Panhard et Levassor Type B1 Race Car had been in a museum and was purchased a year ago by Rob Kauffman of Charlotte, N.C. It raced from New York City to Buffalo in 1901, had a top speed of about 50 mph and cost $12,000 new.
With its original running gear cleaned and polished to perfection, this 1901 Panhard et Levassor Type B1 Race Car had been in a museum and was purchased a year ago by Rob Kauffman of Charlotte, N.C. It raced from New York City to Buffalo in 1901, had a top speed of about 50 mph and cost $12,000 new.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
One of two known to survive, this 1902 Delahaye Type OA Rear Entry Tonneau, powered by a one-cylinder horizontally-mounted engine, is said to have spent 80-plus years under a pile of wood in the Calvados region of France.
One of two known to survive, this 1902 Delahaye Type OA Rear Entry Tonneau, powered by a one-cylinder horizontally-mounted engine, is said to have spent 80-plus years under a pile of wood in the Calvados region of France.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Restored 10 years ago and now a successful rally participant, the 1902 Delahaye belongs to The Suskin Collection in Atlanta, Ga.
Restored 10 years ago and now a successful rally participant, the 1902 Delahaye belongs to The Suskin Collection in Atlanta, Ga.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This unrestored 1902 Thomas Model 17, shown by Kirk Bewley and Stewart Laidlaw of Sacramento, Calif., is said to be the oldest known Thomas in the world and the only Model 17 still in existence. An earlier owner was John D. Rockefeller, one of the original investors in the E.R. Thomas Motor Company.
This unrestored 1902 Thomas Model 17, shown by Kirk Bewley and Stewart Laidlaw of Sacramento, Calif., is said to be the oldest known Thomas in the world and the only Model 17 still in existence. An earlier owner was John D. Rockefeller, one of the original investors in the E.R. Thomas Motor Company.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The 1911 American Underslung, with four-cylinder T-head engine, was shown at Pebble Beach by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
The 1911 American Underslung, with four-cylinder T-head engine, was shown at Pebble Beach by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Designed by Ettore Bugatti and built under license by Peugeot, this dainty 1912 Peugeot BP1 Bebe Columbia Lamp Works Roadster, shown by George Wingard of Eugene, Ore. (with hat behind the car), was fitted with a custom body and electric lights by Columbia Lamp Works of New York City.
Designed by Ettore Bugatti and built under license by Peugeot, this dainty 1912 Peugeot BP1 Bebe Columbia Lamp Works Roadster, shown by George Wingard of Eugene, Ore. (with hat behind the car), was fitted with a custom body and electric lights by Columbia Lamp Works of New York City.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle Portholme Torpedo, shown by Jonathan Feiber and Heather Buhr of Atherton, Calif., was once fitted with a truck body, with its original Porthole coachwork kept safe and re-fitted in 1947.
This 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Alpine Eagle Portholme Torpedo, shown by Jonathan Feiber and Heather Buhr of Atherton, Calif., was once fitted with a truck body, with its original Porthole coachwork kept safe and re-fitted in 1947.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This 1928 Bugatti Type 40 has a factory-built Grand Sport body which over time underwent modifications, eventually restored in 1979 to its original configuration and later restored to original condition. It belongs to Tedd and Christina Zamjahn and Henry Adamson of Greendale, Wis.
This 1928 Bugatti Type 40 has a factory-built Grand Sport body which over time underwent modifications, eventually restored in 1979 to its original configuration and later restored to original condition. It belongs to Tedd and Christina Zamjahn and Henry Adamson of Greendale, Wis.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Unrestored cars fascinate visitors to concours like Pebble Beach, where most entrants are in like-new condition. This 1930 Bugatti Type 44 Fiacre, with original wooden steering wheel, is one of only eight built by Jean Bugatti. Bradley R. Farrell of South Salem, N.Y. is the current owner.
Unrestored cars fascinate visitors to concours like Pebble Beach, where most entrants are in like-new condition. This 1930 Bugatti Type 44 Fiacre, with original wooden steering wheel, is one of only eight built by Jean Bugatti. Bradley R. Farrell of South Salem, N.Y. is the current owner.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Mark Smith, of Melvin Village, N.H., was showing his unrestored 1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Derham Convertible Coupe - believed to be the most expensive Packard built in 1931.
Mark Smith, of Melvin Village, N.H., was showing his unrestored 1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Derham Convertible Coupe - believed to be the most expensive Packard built in 1931.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Owners Linda and Paul Gould of Pawling, N.Y. say their 1934 Dusenberg J Brunn Riviera Convertible Sedan, the second of three build by Brunn, is the only one on the shorter 142.5-inch chassis with a non-supercharged straight-eight 265-horsepower engine.
Owners Linda and Paul Gould of Pawling, N.Y. say their 1934 Dusenberg J Brunn Riviera Convertible Sedan, the second of three build by Brunn, is the only one on the shorter 142.5-inch chassis with a non-supercharged straight-eight 265-horsepower engine.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Raced throughout its life and now restored, this 1935 Aston Martin Ulster Sport, based on the 1500 cc-engined Aston Martin Mark II, was shown by Federico Alvarez Castillo of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Raced throughout its life and now restored, this 1935 Aston Martin Ulster Sport, based on the 1500 cc-engined Aston Martin Mark II, was shown by Federico Alvarez Castillo of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The BMW 315/1 Roadster was the company's first car to win in racing. This 1935 315/1 belongs to Karra L. Canum of San Jose, Calif.
The BMW 315/1 Roadster was the company's first car to win in racing. This 1935 315/1 belongs to Karra L. Canum of San Jose, Calif.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The Sports Clips Collection of Georgetown, Texas is listed as owner of this 1936 Auburn 852 Speedster with Schweitzer-Cummins supercharger that pushed the horsepower of its straight eight to 150. Gordon Buehrig designed the boattail speedster.
The Sports Clips Collection of Georgetown, Texas is listed as owner of this 1936 Auburn 852 Speedster with Schweitzer-Cummins supercharger that pushed the horsepower of its straight eight to 150. Gordon Buehrig designed the boattail speedster.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This 1926 Pierce-Arrow 1602 Country Club Roadster, one of fewer than 80 built and powered by a V-12 engine, was shown by Palm Beach, Fla. collector Samuel Lehrman.
This 1926 Pierce-Arrow 1602 Country Club Roadster, one of fewer than 80 built and powered by a V-12 engine, was shown by Palm Beach, Fla. collector Samuel Lehrman.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Massive teardrop fenders on this 1937 Delahaye Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet are part of the coachwork of Figoni & Falaschi. Hidden during World War II, then kept in Eastern Europe for another five decades, the 1937 Delahaye was discovered in Czechoslovakia in 1997. It was shown by current owner Richard Mahoney of St. Louis.
Massive teardrop fenders on this 1937 Delahaye Figoni & Falaschi Cabriolet are part of the coachwork of Figoni & Falaschi. Hidden during World War II, then kept in Eastern Europe for another five decades, the 1937 Delahaye was discovered in Czechoslovakia in 1997. It was shown by current owner Richard Mahoney of St. Louis.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Featuring a rare two-door, four-seat, three-position cabriolet body from Letourneur et Marchand, this 1938 Bugatti Type 57 was delivered to its owner in Paris shortly before the war, when it was hidden. It has been fully restored and also recently refreshed.
Featuring a rare two-door, four-seat, three-position cabriolet body from Letourneur et Marchand, this 1938 Bugatti Type 57 was delivered to its owner in Paris shortly before the war, when it was hidden. It has been fully restored and also recently refreshed.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Further distinguished by its Erdmann & Rosse coachwork, this stunning 1938 Horch is said to be one of only three remaining of the first series of the Horch 853.
Further distinguished by its Erdmann & Rosse coachwork, this stunning 1938 Horch is said to be one of only three remaining of the first series of the Horch 853.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The 1938 Horch 853 is from the Keller Collection at the Pyramids, Petaluma, Calif.
The 1938 Horch 853 is from the Keller Collection at the Pyramids, Petaluma, Calif.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Christian Bohman and Maurice Schwartz began building special bodies when their employer, Murphy Company, closed in 1932. This exotic example, a 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight, was shown by The Marano Collection of Westfield, N.J.
Christian Bohman and Maurice Schwartz began building special bodies when their employer, Murphy Company, closed in 1932. This exotic example, a 1938 Packard 1605 Super Eight, was shown by The Marano Collection of Westfield, N.J.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The 1938 Packard Super Eight from The Marano Collection in Westfield, N.J. featured a sweeping silver-and-red-tailed hood ornament.
The 1938 Packard Super Eight from The Marano Collection in Westfield, N.J. featured a sweeping silver-and-red-tailed hood ornament.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Dubbed the "Mussolini Mistress," this 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Touring Berlinetta is thought to be the car Mussolini gave to his mistress Clara Petacci and the car in which they tried to escape Italy in 1945. Its current owners are Imtiaz Mohammed Shaikh and Kenneth Sterne of Fletcher, N.C.
Dubbed the "Mussolini Mistress," this 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Touring Berlinetta is thought to be the car Mussolini gave to his mistress Clara Petacci and the car in which they tried to escape Italy in 1945. Its current owners are Imtiaz Mohammed Shaikh and Kenneth Sterne of Fletcher, N.C.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Chapron coachwork was another name honored at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours. This 1939 Delage D8-120 Chapron Cabriolet appeared in several films. It now belongs to Merle and Peter Mullin of Los Angeles.
Chapron coachwork was another name honored at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours. This 1939 Delage D8-120 Chapron Cabriolet appeared in several films. It now belongs to Merle and Peter Mullin of Los Angeles.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The patented aluminum and steel body from coach builder Faget-Varnet mark this 1948 Delahaye 135M. Owners Teresa and David Disiere of Southlake, Texas, say this is the first time the Delahaye has been shown since a restoration.
The patented aluminum and steel body from coach builder Faget-Varnet mark this 1948 Delahaye 135M. Owners Teresa and David Disiere of Southlake, Texas, say this is the first time the Delahaye has been shown since a restoration.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
In the early 1950s, Zagato built about 10 lightweight alloy-bodied Fiat 1100s for competitions. All included new coachwork and interiors plus "refinements" by Carl Abarth. This 1952 Fiat 1100E, from Strada e Corsa, Haarlem, The Netherlands, was discovered fairly recently and returned from disassembled to original specifications.
In the early 1950s, Zagato built about 10 lightweight alloy-bodied Fiat 1100s for competitions. All included new coachwork and interiors plus "refinements" by Carl Abarth. This 1952 Fiat 1100E, from Strada e Corsa, Haarlem, The Netherlands, was discovered fairly recently and returned from disassembled to original specifications.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
This 1953 Fiat 500 "Macchinetta" Berlinetta is the first car built by Giotto Bizzarrini while a mechanical engineering student at the University of Pisa. Michael Brunner of Deutschnofen, Italy is the current owner.
This 1953 Fiat 500 "Macchinetta" Berlinetta is the first car built by Giotto Bizzarrini while a mechanical engineering student at the University of Pisa. Michael Brunner of Deutschnofen, Italy is the current owner.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
A 1953 Hotchkiss Gregoire Chapron with cast aluminum body, four-cylinder boxer engine and front drive was shown by the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Fla.
A 1953 Hotchkiss Gregoire Chapron with cast aluminum body, four-cylinder boxer engine and front drive was shown by the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Fla.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
One of 57 cabriolets built to special order, this 1956 BMW 502 Baur Cabriolet with V-8 engine was purchased by current owners Michael and Barbara Malamut of Thousand Oaks, Calif. in 2010  and shipped to Germany for restoration.
One of 57 cabriolets built to special order, this 1956 BMW 502 Baur Cabriolet with V-8 engine was purchased by current owners Michael and Barbara Malamut of Thousand Oaks, Calif. in 2010 and shipped to Germany for restoration.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
David and Susan Perez of Anaheim, Calif., acquired this 1956 3.2-liter BMW Sedan in 1978. Its restoration was completed in 2008.
David and Susan Perez of Anaheim, Calif., acquired this 1956 3.2-liter BMW Sedan in 1978. Its restoration was completed in 2008.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
In 1958, this 1957 BMW 507 was leased to singer Elvis Presley, who was stationed in Germany in the Army. BMW Group Classic bought it from Californian Jack Castor in 2014.
In 1958, this 1957 BMW 507 was leased to singer Elvis Presley, who was stationed in Germany in the Army. BMW Group Classic bought it from Californian Jack Castor in 2014.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Another Chapron creation, this unrestored1949 Delahaye with original red leather interior, Philips radio and the Moroccan license plate of its first owner now belongs to John W. Rich Jr. of Frackville, Pa.
Another Chapron creation, this unrestored1949 Delahaye with original red leather interior, Philips radio and the Moroccan license plate of its first owner now belongs to John W. Rich Jr. of Frackville, Pa.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The red leather seats in the unrestored 1949 Delahaye Chapron convertible maintain their sense of luxury; the multiple knobs on the dashboard appear to include several replacements. A spokesman said the gray-blue exterior was mostly primer.
The red leather seats in the unrestored 1949 Delahaye Chapron convertible maintain their sense of luxury; the multiple knobs on the dashboard appear to include several replacements. A spokesman said the gray-blue exterior was mostly primer.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Martin and Inge Waltz own this 1950 Delahaye 135M Vanvooren Coupe. This is said to be the car's first appearance outside Europe.
Martin and Inge Waltz own this 1950 Delahaye 135M Vanvooren Coupe. This is said to be the car's first appearance outside Europe.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
One of the last great Delahayes, this 1951 235 MS Chapron was designed and built by Henry Chapron and features a 152-horsepower, 3.5-liter engine. It belongs to Omnium Ventures S.A., of Essex, England.
One of the last great Delahayes, this 1951 235 MS Chapron was designed and built by Henry Chapron and features a 152-horsepower, 3.5-liter engine. It belongs to Omnium Ventures S.A., of Essex, England.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Giorgetto Giugiaro designed this 1966 concept car built on a Bizzarrini P538 and later transformed it into an ultra-modern sports car. The Manta's roof is a constant curve from hood to tail; the windshield has a 15-degree rake and a blind system which can be opened for town driving and closed to improve aerodynamics at higher speeds. The car is owned by Albert Spiess of Pfaffikon, Switzerland.
Giorgetto Giugiaro designed this 1966 concept car built on a Bizzarrini P538 and later transformed it into an ultra-modern sports car. The Manta's roof is a constant curve from hood to tail; the windshield has a 15-degree rake and a blind system which can be opened for town driving and closed to improve aerodynamics at higher speeds. The car is owned by Albert Spiess of Pfaffikon, Switzerland.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Petra Buschmeier  of Diepenau-Nordel, Germany, owns this 1966 Bizzarrini P538 Can-Am, powered by a Lamborghini 420-horsepower 4.0-liter V-12 with six two-barrel carburetors.
Petra Buschmeier of Diepenau-Nordel, Germany, owns this 1966 Bizzarrini P538 Can-Am, powered by a Lamborghini 420-horsepower 4.0-liter V-12 with six two-barrel carburetors.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
The Revs Institute for Automotive Research, Inc., of  Naples, Fla., is responsible for the care and feeding of this racing veteran 1966 Ford GT 40 P/1031-P/1047 Mk IIB. After several disappointments on the track, the car placed first in  a 12 Hours of Reims event.
The Revs Institute for Automotive Research, Inc., of Naples, Fla., is responsible for the care and feeding of this racing veteran 1966 Ford GT 40 P/1031-P/1047 Mk IIB. After several disappointments on the track, the car placed first in a 12 Hours of Reims event.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News
Among the Lamborghinis at Pebble Beach celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura was this 1969 Miura S Bertone Coupe owned by The Meier Family of Woodland Hills, Calif. The car had fewer than 12,000 miles on its original Pirelli tires and had been stored for years before changing hands in 2005 and eventually returning to the road.
Among the Lamborghinis at Pebble Beach celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura was this 1969 Miura S Bertone Coupe owned by The Meier Family of Woodland Hills, Calif. The car had fewer than 12,000 miles on its original Pirelli tires and had been stored for years before changing hands in 2005 and eventually returning to the road.
Jenny King, Special To The Detroit News