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The 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

By D. Brian Smith
Photography: Ben Moment & D. Brian Smith

Each year on the third Sunday in August, perfection is the order of the day for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The world’s greatest Concours fields an eclectic, hand-picked and wonderful collection of  automotive and two-wheeled motorized masterpieces from disparate parts of the globe.

In 2011, the 61st addition did not disappoint. Of the 10 or so Pebble Beach spectacles that Redline Review has witnessed and covered, this was the most amazing. Why was this so, you may ask. The answer is in the sum total of all that comprises this epic vintage automobile and classic motorcycle show. All of the motorcycles and cars that were selected to participate in the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours best represented their respective marques, whether they were nut and bolt body-off restorations or selected vehicles that were survivors in the Preservation Class. There were 227 automobiles exhibited along the greens of the impeccable Pebble Beach Golf Course, and every single one of them was worthy of being in the competition.

Automotive birthdays are always celebrated at Pebble Beach. A total of 21 Ferrari 250GTO’s glorified the Pebble Beach greens. Just 36 were originally constructed some 50 years ago. Having 21 on hand was a fitting 50th anniversary celebration.

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Mercedes Benz, named Daimler Benz at its inception, had 40 cars on exhibit, which was a good tally considering the regal automotive marque has been around for 125 years. As in years past, right down the road from the show field, Mercedes Benz had its exceptionally well-curated exhibit of noteworthy Daimler/Mercedes Benz automobiles from its glorious past right up to the present day.

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Celebrating a marque that no longer exists, but is one of the greatest classic automotive brands from the coachbuilt days of the 1920’s and ’30’s, Stutz showed off 27 vehicles to honor the manufacturer’s centennial.

Of course, many of the prominent new luxury, exotic and supercar manufacturers proudly displayed their new machines, along with a few hand-picked historic cars in the manufacturer’s pavilion. Prototypes and soon-to-be released new models were reserved for the concept lawn, right in the middle of the Pebble Beach Golf Resort on what is normally the practice putting green for PB Golf Club duffers.

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With cars and their caretakers converging on the Pebble Beach Golf Course links from 14 countries, the District of Columbia, 30 states and the principality of Monaco, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is indeed a worldwide vintage automobile and motorcycle show that has earned its reputation as being the best from the passage of time, some 61 years of time to be exact. The producers of the Concours pay attention to all the details. There are a series of related events that always build the anticipation of the climatic Concours. The Pebble Beach Tours d’Elegance, the Pebble Beach RetroAuto, and the Pebble Beach Auctions presented by Gooding & Company all enhance the impact of the mack daddy Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where the greatest cars gathered together on earth each vie for the Best of Show and the other prestigious awards that are all well earned.

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This year’s winner belonged to Peter and Merle Mullin from Los Angeles, CA. The Mullin’s exhibited their exceptional 1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne. The Mullin’s Voisin is a four-door sedan, just the sort of body type that typically doesn’t garner much attention at any Concours. Roadsters, phaetons and convertibles are the sort of drop top machines that usually get all the acclaim. But, this particular Voisin was restored so painstakingly well that it could not go unnoticed by the Pebble Beach Concours Judges. Peter and Merle Mullin have shown cars at Pebble Beach for 27 years. Their Voisin is the couple’s first Best of Show winner. Hearty congratulations to the Mullin’s for their persistence and for preserving this wonderful French automobile with the Art Deco and aeronautical-inspired design and engineering.

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Peter Mullin is a French car enthusiast. His collection of classic French automobiles, from Voisins to Delahayes to Delages and everything in between is well known in the car collector hobby. He recently opened an appointment-only classic car museum in Ventura, CA that houses some of his collection.

Over the years, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has raised more than 14 million dollars for various deserving associated charities. In each of the last six years, the PB Concours has raised better than one-million dollars a year. In 2011, $1,154,778 was raised, which benefited the following charitable organizations: United Way Monterey County, Pebble Beach Company Foundation, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County.

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The crew of Redline Review sees the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance as the pinnacle of the best week of car worship for the entire auto racing and car show season. We endeavor to make our annual pilgrimage to Monterey, Carmel and Pebble Beach for Monterey Car Week every year. Like the organizers of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, our overriding goal is to provide better coverage every year. Given this aim, we believe you’ll enjoy all the following photos and captions even more than what we’ve provided in past years. Please feel free to provide us with your feedback at DBS@RedlineReview.com and/or B@RedlineReview.com.

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Below, you’ll find the list of all the winners, which the Pebble Beach organizers kindly provided for our readers’ illumination and edification. We hope you’ll try to make it to the Pebble Beach Concours in 2012. Yes, RR does provide exceptional coverage, but experiencing MCW and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in person is the best way to appreciate fine automobiles, motorcycles and one of the most spectacular locations on planet earth.

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Tonight Show host, comedian and car guy extraordinaire Jay Leno was one of the guest presenters at the Greatest Car Show on Earth. Mr. Leno’s always at Pebble Beach on the third Sunday during the month of August.

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The author’s Uncle Phil had an Auburn Boattail Speedster with a Lycoming straight-eight engine and supercharger just like this one, right before he went off to fight in World War II.
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From any perspective, the 1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne shows aerodynamic, flowing lines and great attention to thoughtful design.
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Richard Stephens is likely shedding tears of joy over his Talbot Lago Teardrop Coupe garnering one of the two Best of Show Nominee prizes. Being a runner up at Pebble is no easy feat.

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Richard Stephens is likely shedding tears of joy over his Talbot Lago Teardrop Coupe garnering one of the two Best of Show Nominee prizes. Being a runner up at Pebble is no easy feat.

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Best of Show
1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne
Peter & Merle Mullin, Los Angeles, CA

Best of Show Nominee
1929 Bentley Speed Six Gurney Nutting Fixed Head Coupé
Daniel Sielecki, Capital, Argentina

Best of Show Nominee
1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C Figoni & Falaschi Coupé
Richard Stephens, Auburn, California

Most Elegant Open Car Trophy
1928 Mercedes-Benz S Murphy Speedster
John W. Rich Sr. & Jr., Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible Trophy
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Richard & Melanie Lundquist, Palos Verdes Estates, California

Tonight Show host, comedian and car guy extraordinaire Jay Leno was one of the guest presenters at the Greatest Car Show on Earth. Mr. Leno’s always at Pebble Beach on the third Sunday during the month of August.1937 Talbot-Lago T150-SS Figoni & Falaschi Coupé
J.W. Marriott, Jr., Bethesda, Maryland

Strother MacMinn Most Elegant Sports Car Trophy
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Scaglietti Berlinetta
Scuderia DiBari, Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Class Awards

Class A Antique through 1915
1st 1911 Stevens-Duryea AA Torpedo Five Passenger
Tom & Jan Gandy, Palo Cedro, California

2nd 1912 Hispano-Suiza 15/45 HP Alfonso XIII Jaquot Torpedo
Sam & Emily Mann, Englewood, New Jersey

3rd 1910 Rambler Model 54 Five Passenger Touring
Kirk Bewley & Ross Bewley, Woodland, California

Class C-1 American Classic Open
1st 1938 Packard 1601 Eight Graber Cabriolet
Paul E. Andrews Jr., Fort Worth, Texas

2nd 1931 Marmon Sixteen LeBaron Convertible Sedan
Aaron & Valerie Weiss, San Marino, California

3rd 1931 Packard 845 Deluxe Eight Waterhouse Convertible Victoria
John & Linda Muckel, Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Class C-2 American Classic Closed
1st 1929 duPont Motors Model G Merrimac Club Sedan
Lammot J. du Pont, McLean, Virginia

2nd 1933 Cadillac 452 C Fleetwood Imperial Sedan
Michael & Wendy Fairbairn, Chatham, Ontario, Canada

3rd 1927 Pierce-Arrow 36 Enclosed Drive Limousine
Syd & Barbara Harris, Oceanside, California

Class D-1 Stutz 1911 to 1924
1st 1915 Stutz White Squadron
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California

2nd 1914 Stutz Series E Bearcat
Bruce & Jolene McCaw, Bellevue, Washington

3rd 1916 Stutz Series B Bearcat
Harvey L. Carter III, Dallas, Texas

Class D-2 Stutz Classic
1st 1929 Stutz 1st M Hibbard & Darrin Convertible Victoria
Ralph & Adeline Marano, Westfield, New Jersey

2nd 1930 Stutz M Lancefield Coupe
Richard & Irina Mitchell, Montgomery, Texas

3rd 1928 Stutz BB Robbins Speedster
Piers M. MacDonald, Bedford, New York

Class D-3 Stutz DV-32
1st 1933 Stutz DV-32 Waterhouse Convertible Victoria
Jim Schneck, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

2nd 1933 Stutz DV-32 Super Bearcat
North Collection, St. Michaels, Maryland

3rd 1931 Stutz DV-32 LeBaron Speedster
Larry & Juana Carter, Los Gatos, California

Class G Duesenberg
1st 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Convertible Sedan
Dave & Linda Kane, Bernardsville, New Jersey

2nd 1936 Duesenberg SJN Rollston Convertible Coupe
The Nethercutt Collection – Helen & Jack Nethercutt, Sylmar, California

3rd 1931 Duesenberg J Packard Roadster
Robert & Brigitte Thayer, Atlanta, Georgia

Class H-2 Rolls-Royce
1st 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Murphy Convertible Coupé
Robert & Agaja Matteucci, Jupiter, Florida

2nd 1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Graber Cabriolet
Richard Raynsford , Northamptonshire, England

3rd 1932 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Croydon
Dan, Cathy & Peyton Mouton, Beaumont, Texas

Class I-1 Celebrating 125 Years of Mercedes-Benz – Antique Era
1st 1914 Mercedes 115 HP Grand Prix
George F. Wingard, Eugene, Oregon

2nd 1922 Mercedes 28/95 HP Targa Florio
Arturo Keller, Petaluma, California

3rd 1911 Mercedes 50 HP Maythorn Five Passenger Tourer
B. Scott Isquick, Pepper Pike, Ohio

Class I-2 Celebrating 125 Years of Mercedes-Benz – Classic
1st 1928 Mercedes-Benz S Murphy Speedster
John W. Rich, Sr. & Jr., Pottsville, Pennsylvania

2nd 1929 Mercedes-Benz 710 SS Tourenwagen
Claus-Dieter Dressel, Bad Homburg V.D.H., Germany

3rd 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Erdmann & Rossi Cabriolet
Hermann Layher, Sinsheim, Germany

Class I-3 Mercedes-Benz 380K through 770K
1st 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Richard & Melanie Lundquist, Palos Verdes Estates, California

2nd 1934 Mercedes-Benz 380K Zapon Roadster
Berthold Albrecht, Essen, Germany

3rd 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Sports Tourer
William Parfet, Hickory Corners, Michigan

Class I-4 Mercedes-Benz Preservation
1st 1894 Benz Victoria Vis à Vis
Karl-Heinz Rehkopf, Einbeck, Germany

2nd 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Frans van Haren & Roos van Os, Druten, The Netherlands

3rd 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 Presidential Landaulet
Stephen F. Brauer, St. Louis, Missouri

Class I-5 Mercedes-Benz Postwar
1st 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Michael Dever, Covington, Kentucky

2nd 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Cabriolet
Bruce Meyer, Beverly Hills, California

3rd 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
Frank & Beverly Spellman, Chevy Chase, Maryland

Class J-1 European Classic – 1925 through 1931
1st 1929 Bentley Speed Six Gurney Nutting Fixed Head Coupé
Daniel Sielecki, Capital, Argentina

2nd 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Kellner Landaulet
Don Nichols, Lompoc, California

3rd 1929 Minerva Type AM Murphy Convertible Sedan
Rich Atwell, Fredericksburg, Texas

Class J-2 European Classic – 1932 through 1937
1st 1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne
Peter & Merle Mullin, Los Angeles, California

2nd 1932 Austro Daimler 635 Armbruster Sport “Bergmeister” Cabriolet
Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, Stuttgart, Germany

3rd 1932 Lancia Dilambda Viotti Phaeton
Timothy Walker, Pasadena, California

Class J-3 European Classic – 1938 through 1939
1st 1938 Talbot-Lago T150-C Figoni & Falaschi Coupé
Richard Stephens, Auburn, California

2nd 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante
Keith Anderson, New York City, New York

3rd 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Gangloff Cabriolet
The Off Bros. Collection – Bill Johnston & Ron Elenbaas, Richland, Michigan

Class K Prewar Custom-Bodied Ford
1st 1936 Ford Model 48 Glaser Karosserie Convertible Cabriolet
Michael D. Dingman, Exeter, New Hampshire

2nd 1937 Ford Model 78 Darrin Convertible
J.B. Saunders III, Edmond, Oklahoma

3rd 1932 Ford Model 18 Carlton Cabriolet
Knox Kershaw, Montgomery, Alabama

Class L-1 Prewar Preservation
1st 1916 Winton Model 33 Touring
Patrick Craig & Buck Kamphausen, Stockton, California

2nd 1937 Frazer Nash-BMW 328
Andrew Hall, London, England

3rd 1938 Lincoln K Brunn Seven Passenger Cabriolet Limousine
Robert M. Hanson, North Potomac, Maryland

Class L-2 Postwar Preservation
1st 1953 Fiat 8V Ghia Supersonic
Ben Caiola, New York, New York

2nd 1954 Jaguar XK 120M Roadster
Dennis Eynon, Goodyear, Arizona

3rd 1965 AC Cobra 289 Mark II Roadster
Roger Hoffmann, Pt. Reyes Station, California

Class M-1 Ferrari Grand Touring
1st 1957 Ferrari 250 GT Pinin Farina Prince Bernhard Berlinetta Speciale
Lee & Joan Herrington, Bow, New Hampshire

2nd 1965 Ferrari 250 LM Pininfarina Coupe
Caballeriza, Inc., Redondo Beach, California

3rd 1952 Ferrari 342/375 America Pinin Farina Cabriolet
Art Zafiropoulo, Atherton, California

Class M-2 Ferrari 250 GTO 50th Anniversary
1st 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Scaglietti Berlinetta
Scuderia DiBari, LLC, Honesdale, Pennsylvania

2nd 1962 Ferrari 330 GTO Scaglietti Berlinetta
James L. Jaeger, Indian Hill, Ohio

3rd 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Scaglietti Berlinetta
Charles E. Nearburg, Dallas, Texas

Class O-1 Postwar Sports Open
1st 1955 Siata 208S Motto Spyder
Jim Utaski, Skillman, New Jersey

2nd 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24S Pinin Farina Spider
The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, Hong Kong

3rd 1960 Jaguar E2A Race Car
Stefan Ziegler, Küsnacht, Switzerland

Class O-2 Postwar Sports Closed
1st 1949 Porsche 356/2 Coupe
Hans-Peter Porsche, Salzburg, Austria

2nd 1953 Bosley Mark I GT Coupe
The Margie & Robert E. Petersen Collection c/o Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles

3rd 1965 Ford Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
Jorge Gregorio & Luis Perez Companc, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Class O-3 Postwar Touring
1st 1956 Maserati A6G Allemano Coupé
Jonathan & Wendy Segal, San Diego, California

2nd 1956 Aston Martin DB 2/4 Ghia Supersonic
The Patterson Collection & Brian Joseph, Louisville, Kentucky

3rd 1954 Bentley R Type Continental Park Ward Sports Saloon
Fred Kriz, Monaco

Class O-4 Postwar American Chassis with Special Body
1st 1957 Dual Ghia Convertible
Alex G. Campbell, Jr., Lexington, Kentucky

2nd 1954 Hudson Italia Touring Coupe
Mark & Kim Hyman, St. Louis, Missouri

3rd 1960 Plymouth XNR Ghia Roadster
Karim Edde, Beirut, Lebanon

Class X-1 Italian Touring Motorcycles through 1979
1st 1957 Aermacchi Chimera
John Parham, Anamosa, Iowa

2nd 1956 Maserati 160 T4 LV SS0 Sport
John Parham, Anamosa, Iowa

3rd 1947 Gilera 500 Saturno
Marcello Doffo, Temecula, California

Class X-2 Italian Racing Motorcycles through 1979
1st 1956 MV Agusta 500 CC Grand Prix
George Barber/Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, Leeds, Alabama

2nd 1955 Moto Rumi Junior
Dan M. Barnes, Huntington Beach, California

3rd 1978 Ducati 900 NCR TT Hailwood
Lawrence Auriana, Stamford, Connecticut

Additional Special Awards

Alec Ulmann Trophy
1912 Hispano-Suiza 15/45 HP Alfonso XIII Jaquot Torpedo
Sam & Emily Mann, Englewood, New Jersey

Ansel Adams Award
1911 Stevens Duryea AA Torpedo Five Passenger
Tom & Jan Gandy, Palo Cedro, California

Art Center College of Design Award
1955 Siata 208S Motto Spyder
Jim Utaski , Skillman, New Jersey

Briggs Cunningham Trophy
1914 Mercedes 115 HP Grand Prix
George F. Wingard, Eugene, Oregon

Charles A. Chayne Trophy
1906 Adams-Farwell 6A Connolly Carriage & Buggy Co. Runabout
National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection), Reno, Nevada

Classic Car Club of America Trophy
1932 Austro Daimler 635 Armbruster Sport “Bergmeister” Cabriolet
Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, Stuttgart, Germany

Chairman’s Trophy
1923 Bugatti Type 23 Brescia Lavocat et Marsaud
Giuseppe Redaelli, Varese, Italy

Elegance in Motion Trophy
1938 Bugatti Type 57C Gangloff Cabriolet
The Off Bros. Collection – Bill Johnston & Ron Elenbaas, Richland, Michigan

Enzo Ferrari Trophy
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Scaglietti Berlinetta
Charles E. Nearburg , Dallas, Texas

FIVA Prewar Award
1894 Benz Victoria Vis à Vis
Karl-Heinz Rehkopf, Einbeck, Germany

FIVA Postwar Award
1965 AC Cobra 289 Mark II Roadster
Roger Hoffmann, Pt. Reyes Station, California

The French Cup
1934 Voisin C-25 Aerodyne
Peter & Merle Mullin, Los Angeles, California

Gran Turismo
1960 Plymouth XNR Ghia Roadster
Karim Edde , Beirut, Lebanon

Lincoln Trophy
1938 Lincoln K Brunn Seven Passenger Cabriolet Limousine
Robert M. Hanson, North Potomac, Maryland

Lorin Tryon Trophy
Sir Stirling and Lady Moss, London, England

Lucius Beebe Trophy
1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25 Graber Cabriolet
Richard Raynsford, Northamptonshire, England

Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Sven & Niels Veen, Minusio, Switzerland

Mille Miglia Trophy
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Race Car
Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Classic, Stuttgart, Germany

Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy
1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Barker Seven Passenger Tourer
Robert M. Lee , Sparks, Nevada

Phil Hill Cup
1965 Ford Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
Jorge Gregorio & Luis Perez Companc, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Road & Track Trophy
1929 Bentley Speed Six Gurney Nutting Fixed Head Coupé
Daniel Sielecki , Capital, Argentina

Tony Hulman Trophy
1915 Stutz White Squadron
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California

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