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CAR SHOWS, CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS, VINTAGE RACES AND AUTOMOBILIA EVENTS 

Last  year  brought  sunny  days  and  wonderful afternoon  breezes  to  the  Monterey  Peninsula,  perfect conditions for visiting one or all of the unique car events that take place each August during the famed Monterey Car Week. A few new changes this year mean there is now more than one full week of public events to enjoy.  

ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNIONThere  have  been  some  major  changes  at  Mazda 

Raceway (Laguna Seca Raceway). For years, General Racing  delivered  the  Monterey  Historic  Races  during the  Pebble  Beach  Concours  weekend  attracting  tens of  thousands  of  spectators  who  love  beautiful  vintage and  exotic  cars  but  like  them  even  more  when  they are in motion racing full-throttle around the curves of a race  track. For  the first  time, SCRAMP  is handling  the racing  component  of  the  weekend  and  Rolex  is  still strongly  supporting  the weekend effort  resulting  in  the Rolex  Monterey  Motorsports  Reunion.  In  response  to enthusiasts who want  to see more action on the track, the  program has  been  expanded  to  19  classes  and  a second  day  of  practice  has  been  added  on  Thursday giving fans four full days of racing action.  

In  Celebration  of  the  55th  Anniversary  of  his  first race, «Dan Gurney, the cars he raced-the cars he built» is this years race theme. Besides numerous Eagles, Dan Gurney's Cobra Daytona Coupe which he raced  in  the 1965 LeMans will be competing as will his 1960 Maserati Birdcage.  It  was  this  Camoradi  race  car  that  Stirling Moss, Carroll Shelby and Gurney all won races in. 

Traditionally,  the  weekend  prior  to  the  «historic races» has been known as the «pre-historics», a private invitation-only  event.  This  year,  SCRAMP  (Sports  Car Racing Associate of the Monterey Peninsula) opens up 

2010 Monterey CarWeek Overview

this event to the general public, now stretching the public event offerings over 10 days. Vintage Race Cars hit the track on Friday for qualifying. Races are held throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday.    

Event  Hours:  At  the  time  of  print,  hours  are  still being determined for Friday, August 13 through Sunday, August 15, 2010. Please check the event website 

Event  Location:  Mazda  Raceway  Laguna  Seca  in Monterey, California 

Event Web Site: www.mazdaraceway.com(805) 686-9292.

EDITOR’S NOTE – While you’re at the races, make sure to visit Slot Mods to see their incredible, hand-built slot car track that actually incorporates the Mazda Raceway Corkscrew into the design. Learn more on page 67, or visit www.slotmods.com

 THE CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CONCOURS ON

THE AVENUE  This  has  quickly  become  one  of  the most  popular 

events  of  the  Monterey  Car  Week.  Staged  over  18 avenues of downtown Carmel, the Concours is free to the public and family-friendly. Beautiful cars are strategically positioned  up  and  down  the  avenues  and  judged  in  a number  of  categories.  Impressive  awards  from Tiffany are  distributed  in  a  beautiful  setting  reminiscent  of  a European village. This year, Multi Marques  from 1940-1973 along with Porsche and Ferrari  through 1989 will be featured. Ocean Avenue is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Visitors in town during this event will enjoy a special treat as they explore the storefronts  to  find  each  window  decorated  with  a  car theme. The shops enjoy a  friendly competition of  their own competing for the best display. Also, during this time frame, most  shops offer unique  items you will  not  find during any other time of year which makes shopping an added adventure. 

Event Hours: 11:00am to 5:00pm, Tuesday, August 10, 2010 

Event  Location:  Ocean  Avenue  and  connecting streets in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea 

Event Fee: Open to the public for viewing 

Images courtesy of RM Auctions, Bonhams, Russo and Steele

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Event Web Site: www.carmelconcours.com(404) 237-2633 

AUTOMOBILIA MONTEREYINTERNATIONAL EXPO

2010  marks  the  8th  anniversary  for  what  has become our favorite event of the Monterey Car Week. Held  over  two  days  in  a  hotel  ballroom,  Automobilia Monterey offers vendors who come  from near and  far to display all aspects of Automobilia such as rare hood ornaments, grill badges, rare event posters, model cars and more.  People who  frequent  this  event  each  year definitely come to shop as is evidenced by the number of bags and other items one sees visitors carrying away from the building. Guests come from all over the United States, Europe, Australia and beyond. This may be the single most significant gathering of Automobilia vendors anywhere and its fun to see the unique items that pop up each year. There will also be a silent auction in place throughout the event.

Event Hours: 10 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 10 and 10 A.M. to 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 11, 2010 

Event Location: The ballroom at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Monterey, California 

Spectator Fee: $15.00 for one day, $20 for both Event Web Site: www.automobiliamonterey.com(831) 659-5335 

RUSSO AND STEELE’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY “SPORTS AND MUSCLE” MONTEREY

AUCTIONThis  is year 10  for Russo and Steele’s classic car 

auction at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Monterey. The event  is open  to bidders and consignors only and  the general public can pay to enter as a bidder and enjoy all  the action. Who knows, you might find your dream car and decide  to make your first bid!  If  you’ve never 

purchased a car at auction, Russo and Steele will help you  learn  the  ropes  in  a  comfortable,  fun and upbeat atmosphere. This year, we are lusting after a stunning 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 and an award-winning 1933 Auburn Saloon V-12 Boat Tail.

Auction Dates: Thursday August 12, Friday August 13 and Saturday August 14 5:00pm to 10:30pm  

Auction  Location:  Monterey  Marriott  Hotel-San  Carlos  Ballroom  on  the  second  floor Bidder  Fee:  Free  in  honor  of  the  anniversary  but bidders must collateralize. Bidder guest entry is $50.00 Spectator Fee: No spectators allowed on the block but viewing in the Preview area is free to everyone. 

Auction Web site: www.russoandsteele.com(602) 252-2697 

 

CONCORSO ITALIANO Initially  launched  at  The  Quail  Resort  in  Carmel, 

the Concorso  Italiano was  formed  to corral  Italian car enthusiasts  in  town  for  the  Pebble  Beach  Concours weekend.  Car  club  members  representing  marques such  as  Maserati,  Ferrari,  Lamborghini,  Alfa  Romeo and more began gathering on Friday before the Sunday Concours event  to show off  their beautiful and unique vehicles on the driving range. Once Concorso Italiano became  a  public  event,  it  skyrocketed  to  world-class status and became a must-do event while in Monterey.The event relocated to Black Horse Golf Course, then to a municipal airport and has been put back in a golf course setting, much to the satisfaction of the Italian car community. Expect a banner year as there is exceptional support from all Italian marques this year. Bring lots of cash. This  is one of  the most  incredible gatherings of vendors around and you're certain to find a number of goods that interest you from clothing and jewelry to art and car accessories. 

Event Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, August 13, 2010 

Event  Location:  Laguna  Seca  Golf  Ranch  on  the Monterey Peninsula 

Event Website: www.concorso.com(425) 742-0632 

THE QUAIL: A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING For years, Concorso Italiano was held at the Quail site. When the event relocated, The Quail management 

was smart to offer an upscale event in its place. Tickets sell out in less than half hour and are limited. As a 

result, the price is not a  mild one. However, if you are fortunate enough to be counted amongst the ticket 

holders, you will enjoy a pristine Concours-style event. Once inside, you will be privy to unlimited food and beverage from world class chefs, the finest wine and alcohol makers and more. The Quail manages to lure 

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some of the most elegant cars, famous coachbuilders and prominent figures in the automotive realm. Event Hours: 11:00am to 4:00pm on Friday, August 

13, 2010 Event Location: The Quail Resort on Carmel Valley 

Road in Carmel, CA Ticket Price: Tickets generally sell out in the first half hour and are priced over $300.00 each. 

Event Website: www.quaillodge.com(831) 620-8887 

 BONHAMS AUCTION OF EXCEPTIONAL

MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIAThe  13th  Annual  Sale  of  Exceptional  Motorcars 

and  Memorabilia  expands  to  two  days  this  year  and takes  place  at  the  Quail  Lodge  on  Thursday,  August 12  and  Friday,  August  13,  2010.  Bonham's  typically offers fascinating cars of  the highest calibre as well as wonderful Automobilia. The auction is executed in proper British Style. One may not always see the winning bidder as private investors and collectors from around the world participate by way of phone and  Internet bidding. This year, we like the 1908 Thomas «Flyer» F 4-60 and the 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS Sports Tourer

Auction Hours:  10:00am TO  4:00 PM August  12th and 13th, 2010 

Auction Location: The Quail Lodge Resort in Carmel Valley, California 

Spectator Fee: $75.00 Auction Catalog admits one guest 

Bidder  Fee:  $75.00  Auction  Catalog  admits  one guest 

Auction Web Site: www.bonhams.com/Quail(415) 503-3447 

MECUM AUCTION’S MONTEREY 2010MECUM held their first Monterey auction event last 

year  and  it  was  highly  successful.  The  company  was careful to offer hours that allowed bidders to attend their launch  as  well  as  more  seasoned  Monterey  auctions that have been held on  the peninsula  for more  than a 

decade. MECUM is back for round two and expanding to  two  full  days  of  televised  auction  action.  They  are certain to have a well-rounded offering of Muscle Cars, Corvettes and more. Last year, the event was limited to 100 cars. This year, 400 cars will be on offer.

Auction Hours: Friday, August 13 11:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday, August 14 11:00am to 6:00pm 

Auction Location: The Ballroom at Monterey Hyatt Regency Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course Bidder Fee: $100.00 for new bidders Spectator Fee: Free to the public 

Auction Web Site: www.Mecum.com(815) 568-8888 

SPORTS & CLASSICS OF MONTEREY-PRESENTED BY RM AUCTIONS

This is year 25 for the Monterey auction held at on the wharf  in downtown Monterey amidst a backdrop of  the Monterey Bay. RM does an outstanding job of displaying consigned  vehicles  both  inside  and  outside  the  event and visitors can view most of  the cars without actually attending  the  auction.  A  myriad  of  quaint  shops  and restaurants on the wharf only enhance the experience. We're  always  curious  to  see how many  celebrities we can spot  in  the room as there are usually more than a few.

Preview August 13, 2010    9am - 6pm  August 14, 2010    9am - 6pm  Sale Dates August 13, 2010    6pm - 12am  August 14, 2010    6pm - 12am  Auction Location: Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey 

Conference Center Spectator Entry: $40-Event pass admits one person 

access to both the auctions and auction previews. Bidder  Entry:  $200.00-Includes  official  auction 

catalog  and  admisison  for  two  to  auction  previews, auctions and auction receptions  

Auction Web Site: www.rmauctions.com(519) 352-4575

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RETRO AUTOSeveral  years  ago,  the  Pebble  Beach  Concours 

d’Elegance  team  began  offering  a  a  special  exhibit known as Retro Auto. What started out as an Automobilia display  has  morphed  into  a  display  of  all-things automotive  including  magazines,  lifestyles  products, car parts,  artwork and more. The exhibit  gives visitors one more  thing  to do while on  the grounds  that house the Concours d’Elegance and the Gooding & Company auction.

Event Dates: August 13-August 15, 2010 Event  Location:  At  the  Pebble  Beach  Concours 

d’Elegance entrance in Pebble Beach, California Event Web Site: www.PebbleBeachConcours.com(831) 622-1700 

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE The  Pebble  Beach  Concours  d’Elegance  turns  60 

this  year  and will  forever  be  the  focal  point  of  the  car week as  invited collectors display  their  rolling works of art  for all  to see. This year, the Concours features Alfa Romeo, Pierce-Arrow and Jaguar and will celebrate the designs of Ghia. The event will also welcome Hot Rods, particularly “lakesters” and Bonneville racers, back to the show field, as well as Indy Cars and the second annual class of motorcycles will focus on classic American bikes built prior to 1960.

Internationally,  Concours  events  work  hard  to emulate  the  ambiance,  sophistication  and  quality  of cars displayed on the fairway on the third Sunday each August.  The  body,  undercarriage,  interior  and  engine compartment  of  each  vehicle  are  tediously  scrutinized and  judged  against  other  examples  in  their  class. Renowned experts give each car a once over like you’ve never seen with a goal of determining Best of Class and ultimately Best of Show.

The Concours also offers an  impressive display of prototype cars and auto manufacturers typically show off the  latest models  for  all  to  see. The  cars  are  detailed to their greatest brilliance and the crowd is typically an attractive  one  donning  fashion  and  eccentricity.  This is one of  the greatest spots  for people-watching  in  the world! Bring your camera and don’t forget the batteries and charger! 

Event Date: Field opens to spectators at 10:30 A.M. Sunday, August  15,  2010. Awards  are  presented  from 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. 

Event  Location:  The  Lodge  at  Pebble  Beach Ticket Fee: $150.00 in advance, $175.00 at the gate 

Event Web Site: www.pebblebeachconcours.com(831) 622-1700 

GOODING & COMPANYGooding & Company  hosts  the  prestigious Pebble 

Beach Auction on Saturday and Sunday evenings after 

the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has concluded. The auction draws  the most significant collectors  from around  the  globe  who  come  to  buy  and  sell  some  of the  finest  examples  of  automobiles  in  the  world.  It  is not  unusual  for  celebrities  to  consign  rare  vehicles  to this event and one can often spot a few networking the crowd. The Gooding style is strictly European with a very “proper” atmosphere compared to most auctions held in the USA.

Auction Preview:Wednesday, August 11 – Sunday, August  15,  beginning  at  9  AM  every  day  except Wednesday when it opens at 10 AM.

Auction  Hours:  Saturday,  August  14,  5  PM  and Sunday, August 15, 6 PM. 

Auction  Location:  The  Pebble  Beach  Equestrian Center  

Auction Web Site: www.goodingco.com(310) 899 - 1960   

ACCOMMODATIONS are many on the peninsula but most  achieve  100%  occupancy months  in  advance. It's  not  uncommon  for  Car  Week  visitors  to  book accommodations  for  the  following  year  before  they leave  town.  Resort2Me  is  an  outstanding  resource for  locating  Bed  and  Breakfast,  Hotel, Motel,  Lodge and  Home  Rental  arrangements  available  on  the peninsula. They can assist you with a short-term visit or an extended stay and their services are free.  URL: www.Resort2Me.com Phone: (800) 757-5647 

ADDITIONAL MONTEREY RESOURCES Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau(877) MONTEREY www.seemonterey.com Monterey Peninsula Airport (800) 241-6522www.montereyairport.com Monterey.com (831) 372-9323 www.monterey.com Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce(831) 648-5360 www.mpcc.com

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