Summer 2026

On Concours Sunday, featured classes will honor the event’s road racing roots with a selection of British and European factory mod- els and several legendary American specials. “Almost all of the specials that will be shown were built in California,” says Manson, who helped curate the road race vehicles. “They were built by individuals with compo- nents that were sourced from junkyards, using a whole lot of creativity and home-grown fab- ricating and technology.” As these classes demonstrate how sporting cars evolved during the seven-year Pebble Beach Road Races, they’ll also offer a unique catalyst for conversation. Whether attendees are longtime enthusiasts or exploring a budding 118 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 Excitement is in the air at the finish line as driver Bill Pollack takes the checkered flag in his Allard J at the 1951 Pebble Beach Road Races. Photo: Julian P. Graham/Pebble Beach Company Lagorio Archives Spectators look on from the balcony of the Lodge at Pebble Beach while auto enthusiasts and collectors mingle with car own- ers, enjoying the spectacular vehicles on display at the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1960. Photo: Julian P. Graham/Pebble Beach Company Lagorio Archives