The car auction market this year has been somewhat subdued, but it hasn’t dampened the festive atmosphere of Pebble Beach 2016, which took place in Carmel, California, USA, last weekend. Alongside modern cars such as the Bugatti Chiron, Mercedes-Maybach 6, and Koenigsegg Agera XS, this year’s Pebble Beach festival also showcased an impressive collection of vintage cars.
Let’s take a look at the most captivating images from this year’s Pebble Beach car festival:
This year, the prestigious title of the most beautiful car at the Pebble Beach festival was awarded to the 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet. This long, black car with an open top features a body designed by renowned Italian designer Pininfarina. What makes it even more special is that this Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet was once owned by the famous singer Eric Clapton.
It is also noteworthy that this is the first time a Lancia car has won at the prestigious Pebble Beach festival. The car was chosen for its rarity, perfect restoration, and significant role in the history of the automotive industry.
A crowd of visitors and judges gathered around a 1966 Ferrari 330 P4 Drogo Spyder at the Pebble Beach 2016 festival. Collectors spent a grand total of $344.9 million on car auctions after the festival.
Volunteers carefully positioned a vintage car onto the grass at the festival. To participate in the Pebble Beach festival, all cars must meet strict criteria, including being fully operational and able to drive onto the grass for judging. This criterion is quite demanding considering that some cars participating in the festival were produced almost 100 years ago. Men attending the festival usually wear khaki pants and hats, while women opt for cocktail dresses, hats, and high heels.
Richard Mattei proudly drives his 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet to claim his award. Mattei, a well-known Alfa Romeo collector from Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA, received his first award at the Pebble Beach festival this year.
A close-up view of the interior of the 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet. Winning an award at the Pebble Beach festival automatically increases the value of this vintage car by tens of thousands of dollars.
The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo masterpiece parked on the grass at the Pebble Beach 2016 festival. In addition to the vintage cars, car manufacturers also showcased their latest products to attract potential customers. The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo concept car is equipped with a W16 engine, 8.0-liter displacement, 4 turbochargers, and boasts a staggering maximum power of 1,500 horsepower. Thanks to its incredible specifications, the car can accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h in just 2 seconds and reach a top speed of 466 km/h. Among other attractions were the Mercedes-Maybach 6 and Cadillac Escala, both available for viewing by festival ticket holders who paid $375.
A 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione displayed at the Gooding and Co. auction event at the Pebble Beach 2016 festival. This vintage car fetched an impressive $18.15 million, securing third place in the event’s rankings. Additionally, a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione Coupe was sold for $13.5 million, while a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Coupe found a new owner for $5.72 million. These three cars are part of the top 10 highest-priced cars sold at auction events during Pebble Beach.
A close-up view of the front of the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider. Over the course of the Pebble Beach 2016 auction, collectors spent a mind-boggling total of $344.9 million on purchasing cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The most expensive car sold at the auction was a 1955 Jaguar D-Type Roadster, fetching an astounding $21.8 million.
The 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster set a world record for the highest selling price of a Bugatti in an auction event. Gooding and Co., the official auction house of the Pebble Beach festival, sold this 1932 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster. The auction event at Pebble Beach raised an impressive $129.8 million, with 115 out of a total of 138 cars on display finding new owners. On average, each car sold by Gooding and Co. had a price tag of $1,128,606.
The car in this picture is a 1935 Porsche 935 driven by the late Formula 1 legend Paul Newman in the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans race. This car was sold for $4.8 million, making it the sixth most expensive car sold by Gooding and Co. at the Pebble Beach 2016 festival. It is also one of the most valuable Porsches in the world.
A Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing 1955 on display at the Russo & Steele auction event during the Pebble Beach 2016 festival. This car was sold for an impressive $1.16 million, the highest price for a car sold by Russo & Steele. In total, Russo & Steele raised $10.3 million during the Pebble Beach 2016 auction event. On average, the cars sold by Russo & Steele fetched a price of $94,454.
The iconic symbols adorning the hood of the 1935 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster in this picture drew much attention at the Pebble Beach 2016 festival. Visitors to this festival could spot various types of symbols, from crosses to female figures. Furthermore, these symbols were crafted using different materials, ranging from steel and gold to silver.
Auction participants enthusiastically bid for a 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona at the Gooding and Co. event. A similar 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona was sold for $2.5 million at the RM Sotheby’s event.
At this year’s Pebble Beach festival, visitors also had the pleasure of witnessing a fleet of 16 Ford GT40 cars. These racing models were produced by Ford in the ’60s as part of their effort to defeat Ferrari. The picture showcases three Ford GT40 cars that secured the first, second, and third positions in the 1966 race, along with the Ford GT40 driven by Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver in 1969.
A visitor captures a photo of the 1937 Delahaye 135 M Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet.
Formula 1 legend Jackie Stewart made his customary appearance at the Pebble Beach 2016 festival. He was joined by none other than television host and avid car collector Jay Leno, as well as comedian Adam Carolla.
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