Rolex has been associated with automotive events in California since 1997. Why? The answer is simple. The wonderful machines that gather here every year. And the same desire to share and preserve the value and heritage of these vehicles, an endorsement of their elegance and the technology they display. Throughout the past week, the Monterey Peninsula hosted several live exhibits, paying homage to cars past, present, and future. El Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance next to Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegancand, as well as the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion y The Quail. A real party for all motorsport enthusiasts.

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It is the most spectacular closing event. The festivities concluded on Sunday August 20 with the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® y the most anticipated prize of the week. The legendary golf course was a hive of activity with cars from 1906 to 1998 gracing 18th Street in all their glory. The special classes recognized the world's leading brands such as Lamborghini, McLaren and Porsche sporting some of their most iconic models.

But parallel to the brilliance of the past, it was developed on the Concept Lawn, where pioneering cars were shown. And there they appeared on the scene Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster from 1937which was named Best of Show en el Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® de 2023. The owner, Jim Patterson, was awarded a Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 specially engraved.

Tom Kristensen, nine-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Rolex Testimonial, was an honorary judge at the Concours: “For a car to take home honors at Pebble Beach it has to be tops. Precision engineering, the authenticity of each mechanical part and the style of its presentation is everything: it takes a lot of preparation and passion to succeed. To later receive a Rolex watch as a reward for this dedication is something that stays with you forever. It's an everlasting reminder."

Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance®

On Thursday, August 17, the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance®, also presented by Rolex, against the backdrop of the peninsula's traditional summer mist. At the start on Portola Road, classic cars line up three at a time for a glimpse of design and styling from decades past. The route of this new edition took them along Palmero Way to 17-Mile Drive to Big Sur, before returning to Pebble Beach Golf Links®. The Tour gives locals and fans from around the world the chance to enjoy the sights, sounds and even the smells of the glorious engines of yesteryear.

Monterey Motorsport Reunion

There is also a place for racing cars here. For four extraordinary days, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion hosted many of the best racing cars in the sacred WeatherTech Raceway at Laguna Seca. From Wednesday, August 16 to Saturday, August 19, more than 400 vehicles showcased nearly a century of motorsport heritage. This year, he marked the 70th anniversary of Corvette and the All-American. The brand paid tribute to the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans by displaying the first Corvettes to compete at the Circuit de le Sarthe in 1960.

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

But there is room for the future and the cars of tomorrow on these big dates in California. Also noteworthy, The Quail, held in the immaculate gardens of the Quail Lodge & Golf Club on Friday, August 18. On the occasion of its twentieth anniversary, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering invited attendees to view more than 200 culturally significant vehicles. The exclusive 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica 'Super Fast', owned by Anne Brockinton Lee, was crowned the winner and welcomed into the 2023 Rolex Circle of Champions.

Jenson Button is a regular visitor to The Quaihe. “I love The Quail. Every year the event gets bigger and better and it's great to see the new concepts and models being launched. To have the old and the new sitting next to each other, as well as 'restomod' cars that look old but have modern technologies, is very special.” comments 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Drivers and Rolex Testimonial. "Rolex has an incredible connection to motorsport and the brand's presence here reinforces its appreciation for heritage and innovation."