ROLEX HONOURS MOTORING ELEGANCE

The Monterey Peninsula hosted its annual homage to motoring tradition and marked the start of the 100th anniversary celebrations for the world’s greatest and most prestigious endurance race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Having supported automotive events in California since 1997 – and this legendary 24-hour race for over 20 years – Rolex champions innovation and excellence through the ages. With a desire to respect and preserve the past while looking to the future, the Swiss watchmaker partners the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance®, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance® presented by Rolex.

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE®

Today, on the greens of the fabled Pebble Beach Golf Links®, where Rolex legends Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have walked, vintage cars from the turn of the 20th century to present-day created a glittering display. Drawing the attention of the well-dressed, discerning crowds were the Talbot-Lago Grand Sports and the magnificent Lincolns. As one of the highest honours in the automotive world, this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® Best of Show was awarded to the 1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo having demonstrated the perfect combination of authenticity, style and design. Recognizing the labour of love taken to show this one-of-a-kind car, a specially engraved Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 was presented to the winner. Following the prize-giving ceremony, owner Lee R. Anderson Sr. says: “We’re overwhelmed, it’s such a joy to win at Pebble. It has taken many years to restore this car and to receive a Rolex watch is wonderful, everything here is outstanding.”