Every year, the world’s rarest, most lovely, and most traditionally important cars collect on the famed fairway overlooking the Pacific, the place they’re judged with painstaking element and admired by fanatics from throughout the globe. The place else may or not it’s however the Pebble Seaside Concours d’Magnificence? From century-old masterpieces to mid-century icons and motorsport legends, this yr’s present provided somewhat little bit of all the pieces — after which some. From gorgeous Mercedes-Benz classics to legendary BMWs and timeless British grand tourers, 2025’s Concours proved as soon as once more why it stays the top of automotive showcases.
Better of Present: Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra
Better of Present on the 74th Pebble Seaside Concours d’Magnificence went to an exceptionally distinctive automobile from a model you in all probability forgot about: a 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra. Referred to as the “Tulipwood” Torpedo, the automobile is exclusive for a number of causes. First off, after all, is the truth that it’s over 100 years previous. Much more remarkably, the automobile is made from strips of mahogany, every individually carved to form. It weighed round 160 kilos when it was constructed and is held collectively by 8,500 rivets. The “torpedo” half is maybe extra apparent: it’s formed like a torpedo. Congrats to Penny and Lee Anderson Sr. on their second (you learn that proper) Pebble Seaside Concours d’Magnificence win.
The Finest in Benz
Whereas previous Benzes are a dime a dozen at these kinds of issues, there’s nonetheless one thing particular about these Nineteen Fifties period automobiles. Right here’s a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, the successor to the long-lasting Gullwing. The 300 SL Roadster was constructed significantly with California in thoughts, and Mercedes solely constructed 1,858 examples. Like lots of our favourite BMWs, the 300 SL obtained a 3.0-liter inline-six. On the time, it made 240 horsepower. Flip via the gallery on the backside of the web page and also you’ll discover a Gullwing, too.
Legendary BMWs
We’re BMWBLOG; so naturally, we have now to level out the distinctive BMWs on web site. And there was actually no scarcity. Whereas the ALPINA-modified 2002tii pictured above was a deal with, there have been additionally automobiles just like the 507 and the BMW M1 Artwork Automotive famously painted by Andy Warhol. There was even some pre-war stuff, which isn’t at all times the case even at an occasion like this, together with a blue and white BMW 32 Roadster. The Roadster gave the impression to be as near 100% as we’ve ever seen one, proper right down to the leather-based hood straps.
Classic F1
A lot of classic F1 automobiles had been on show at this yr’s Pebble Seaside Concours d’Magnificence. Above, you’ll see a 1974 March 741, notably pushed by BMW touring automobile champ Hans-Joachim Caught. The 741 dons a cool Jägermeister livery that additionally type of ties this into BMW lore. Elsewhere on the Concours you’ll find Niki Lauda’s Ferrari 312 T2, amongst numerous different iconic F1 automobiles.
Actual American Muscle
Whereas there have been tamer American automobiles in attendance — just like the genuinely shocking 1948 Chrysler City and Nation you possibly can see within the photograph gallery — the Shelby Cobra is not possible to not shortly gush about. The 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Competitors Roadster you see right here is value a number of million {dollars}. Attaining a prime pace of 160 mph and dashing from zero to 60 mph in round 4 seconds made the Cobra a marvel of its time. When individuals say “they don’t make them like they used to,” they’re speaking about automobiles like this. Why? It weighs 2,355 kilos and has a 7.0-liter V8. Choose your purpose.
British Stuff and All of the Relaxation
Jaguars, Astons, and extra piled into Pebble Seaside Concours d’Magnificence. Considered one of our favorites is that this DB5, which appears significantly British on this snapshot. There have been loads of different automobiles that we snapped images of within the gallery under — verify them out. [Photos: Dan Levins / @klapped.media]
