I had never been to the Auto Week or the Concours d'Elegance and it was on my car guy list of things to do at least once. Unfortunately we weren't able to take the XKR but it was a very nice weekend none the less. Definitely an entertaining experience and there are TONS of events and pick up car shows around every corner. The parking lots were often as interesting as the show's themselves.

I thought I would share some pictures from in and around the event for those forum members that might be interested.

Enjoy


Many rare and unusual vehicles


There was some nice body work on display


It was nice to see that there were some well kept original cars too


Only one Jaguar in the Concours itself... although it was the first LHD XK120 ever built


Corporate Jaguar made a good showing though outside the event


You don't see detailing like this any more


But there was some advanced technology on display, including fully adjustable suspension damping, with resolution down to the city you are driving in


This year was a tribute to Carroll Shelby and there was an entire section of Cobras on display


There was also an area for the cars of the Maharajas


Those Maharajas had some wacky taste


The new Vanquish was on display in the concept paddock. The color is a bit much for my taste but I wouldn't kick it out of my garage.


There was also a neat cutaway car... wow that's a lot of carbon fiber


The parking lots has as much in them as any of the shows


The Tour de'Lemons was an amusing side event with some nice and not so nice cars

British sports cars


European Grand Touring


and American Muscle


On top of all that, Monterey isn't a half bad place to visit

 

Charlie,

Great set of pics.

Whenever I see the standard of Concours entrants, I wonder how they ever have time to get out of the garage. Real dedication.

Graham

 

Charlie, thats a wonderful post and so many beautiful pics of great and legendary vehicles.

Really appreciate you sharing, although I'm kinda envious right now tbh