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Pebble Beach Elegance Meets Junkyard Charm
24 May
Summary
- Two car events celebrate automotive extremes on the California coast.
- One showcases rare, valuable collector cars; the other, junkers.
- Both events foster a unique connection with automobiles and their stories.
On California's central coast, car lovers can indulge in a weekend celebrating both automotive excellence and amusing mediocrity. The exclusive Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance showcases some of the world's most valuable collector cars, treated as art forms by their caretakers.
Just a short distance away, the Concours d'Lemons offers a stark contrast, honoring the less desirable and inexpensive vehicles. Founded in 2009, this event revels in the 'rock bottom' of the automotive world, with categories like 'Rust Belt American Junk.'
Despite their differences, both events foster a deep connection with cars. Concours d'Lemons founder Alan Galbraith notes that many people have stories linked to ordinary cars, unlike luxury vehicles. The events celebrate the broad spectrum of automotive appreciation, from the sublime to the ridiculous.
