We’re a bit late posting our Car Week coverage, but hope you like Eric Miller’s, our roving reporter, pictorial coverage of three special events – Automobilia Collector’s Expo, Tony Singer’s Poster Pop Up, and, of course, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Automobilia Collector’s Expo
Launched roughly two decades ago by Tony Singer as Automobilia Monterey, Ben Horton and Will Elkadi have reimagined the event at the Embassy Suites in Monterey with a host of new vendors, many carrying various lifestyle products such as clothing and vintage radios. A deviation from the all-original, all-authentic formula established by Singer so long ago, it appeared to be a worthwhile stop for the week.
Pop-Up Poster Expo
Tony Singer is not one to slow down, an avid name in the world of original automobile posters, he launched the Pop-Up Poster Expo this year to showcase a number of his larger-than-life automotive posters. Held at the Crossroads in Carmel, the event was stunningly surprising with exquisite posters rarely (never?) before seen, various colors and sizes teasing the soul and challenging the eyeballs with vibrant colors and lager than life sizes. Tony took Eric on a little tour, showing him his favorite poster as well, which was said to be a little tricky as they are all rife with personality.
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
This year marked the 73rd annual Pebble Beach Concours, which awarded a preserved 1934 Bugatti Type 59 as its Best of Show winner. The first time a preservation car has been awarded the coveted prize, this Bugatti was also the first Type 59 built, a factory race car that recorded a number of Grand Prix victories. Presented by Fritz Burkard of the Pearl Collection from Zug, Switzerland, he said, “I’m so happy for the car, so happy for Bugatti. This car is incredible. It’s so much history – one of the most successful Bugattis in history – and to win with this car means a lot to me. First time a Swiss, first time a European wins, first time a preservation wins. It’s important that preservation also gets recognition, because a car can only be once original. And it drives so beautifully.”
Meanwhile too, if you missed it in the previous newsletter, see Frank and Yara DiPaola’s coverage of the Maybach House.
