2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Preview
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, hosted annually on Pebble Beach resort’s golf course in Northern California’s Monterey Peninsula, lures elite car collectors worldwide. These affluent enthusiasts converge to exhibit, admire, and critique each other’s priceless classic vehicles. This year’s edition spans from August 16–20. Here’s a rundown of some of the top-dollar cars slated for sale at the auction.
1957 Jaguar XKSS
Similar to the California Spider, the XKSS emerged as a road-going vehicle tailored for the American market. It was conceived as a means to utilize remaining D-type racing chassis after Jaguar’s withdrawal from racing in 1956. Equipped with modest conveniences like a windshield and a passenger seat, the XKSS essentially embodied a street-legal incarnation of the D-type racer.
1956 Porsche 550A Prototype
550s are a rarity, but this particular one elevates its uniqueness to a whole new level. Crafted by the factory for the 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it clinched victory in its class and secured a commendable fifth place overall, this specific model boasts an amalgamation of distinct features. It merges a sleeker, aerodynamic fastback body with advanced engineering, highlighted by Porsche’s inaugural utilization of a tube-frame chassis.
1959 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
Among Ferrari’s and Pininfarina’s most captivating post-World War II grand tourers, the 410 stood out as a prime example of their harmonious partnership in engineering and design. This collaboration between the two Italian entities resulted in a truly splendid and interconnected creation.
1933 Bugatti Type 55 Roadster
During its era, the Type 55 gained repute as a road-worthy racer, a distinction well substantiated by its credentials. Incorporating the chassis derived from the brand’s concurrent Grand Prix vehicle, a supercharged straight-eight engine, and a four-speed transmission, the Type 55 truly embodied its racing heritage on the streets.
1960 Porsche RS60
The Porsche RS60 marked the zenith of Porsche’s dual-cam Spyder racing car series. These 718 models, prior to the subsequent association with the modern Boxster/Cayman duo, can trace their ancestry to the pioneering 550 model that established the brand’s legacy.
