MONTEREY CAR WEEK

Every year for a week in August, the small coastal town of Monterey becomes the focal point of worldwide classic motoring. We take an up-close look over the grand weekend.

- WORDS SIDDHRAJ SINGH

Another year, another Monterey Car Week, and another week of just highlight reels, 2025 didn't disappoint.

For a week in mid-August, the California coast once again transformed into the ultimate playground for car lovers, collectors, and enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. It wasn't just about the cars - it was the atmosphere, the people, and the stories that made the week feel like a celebration of everything automotive. Whether it was rubbing shoulders with collectors, catching glimpses of rare machines, or watching jaw-dropping auctions break records, every event felt like it belonged in a documentary. The week felt like a celebration of everything that makes cars more than just transportation. It's not about how fast they go or how shiny they are - it's about the stories, the craftsmanship, and the people who love them.

THE PEBBLE BEACH TOUR D'ELEGANCE

This part of the weekend does not get enough credit. It is by far one of the major highlights. It offers stunning visuals; most of the images you see here are from the Tour. It's a chance to not only see the cars up close but also see them doing what they are meant for - driving. On the morning of the Thursday preceding Pebble, most of the show field took to the roads - first driving around the hills, then down to the famous Highway One, cruising the stunning stretch from Pebble Beach to Big Sur and back. It's not just a scenic drive - the tour gives these vintage beauties a chance to prove they're more than just showpieces, with their road performance actually affecting their Concours scores. Throngs of fans lined the route, snapping photos and cheering the cars on as most of them made it back for lunch. It's just incredible to see literally the history of automobiles, all together motoring around the coast.