All articles by Bill Barranco – Page 2

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    Show Review: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2005

    2015-05-05T23:32:28Z

    This is not a restored historic vehicle, but rather a recreation of the truck that hauled the famous Mercedes 300 SLR (driven by Sterling Moss) to races around Europe. Without little to no technical information, or blueprints to be found about the original truck, the Mercedes-Benz Museum tasked the company ...

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    Show Review: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2005

    2015-05-05T23:32:22Z

    'Best of Show': 1937 Delage D8-120 Pourtout Aero. Click for larger images1963 Ferrari LussoLamborghni MiuraMonterey Historic Auto RacesChaparral 2J 'Sucker'1965 Ford Shelby GT-350When you are asked if you went to 'Pebble', this is a question that refers to a week long series of events, this year from August 15th, ...

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    Show Review: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2008

    2015-05-05T23:30:17Z

    Another Lamborghini was one of the favorites of Camilo Pardo (designer of the recent Ford GT). Seen with Christine Reed (Stewart Reed, ACCD), Camilo stated that the Miura lends itself well to the wild colors of the 60s, such as the bright blue metallic 1968 Roadster, with white and red ...

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    Show Review: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2008

    2015-05-05T23:29:52Z

    Competitors from 12 countries and 27 States brought their world-class classics to California's Monterey Peninsula for judging in 24 classes at the 58th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, which took place August 17.

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    Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2006

    2015-05-05T22:47:24Z

    Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

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    Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2006

    2015-05-05T22:47:17Z

    The term "Pebble Beach" refers to a long weekend of events over a full weekend that culminates at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. In an informal survey of those who attend and participate regularly, it seems unanimous that "Pebble" is the Show of Shows in this most elite arena of ...

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    New Developments at Bertone

    2015-05-05T22:30:25Z

    Stile Bertone - located in Susa Valley west of Turin, Italy - has seen a series of internal and external changes in the last two years. But even in this global economic crisis the famed design studio is steadfast and committed, remaining vibrant and alive.

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    Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2007

    2015-05-05T22:24:02Z

    Cord and Duesenberg

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    Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2007

    2015-05-05T22:23:54Z

    The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is held on the historic 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links with auxiliary events taking place throughout California's Monterey Peninsula. The Lodge at Pebble Beach has hosted the Concours since the event's inception in 1950. This year, vehicles from 30 states and 12 ...

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    Who's Where: Sangyup Lee to join VW Advanced Design

    2015-05-05T21:23:56Z

    Sangyup Lee, designer of the acclaimed Chevrolet Camaro, has recently resigned from General Motors to accept a position as Chief Designer of Exterior at the Volkswagen/Audi Advanced studio in California. Lee is scheduled to begin work mid-January 2010, reporting to Jens Manske who was appointed Executive Director earlier this ...

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    LA Design Challenge 2014 winners announced

    2015-05-05T19:37:16Z

    This year, five international studios took part in the LA Design Challenge. The contest's brief for this eleventh running of the challenge was to design the automotive interior experience of the year of 2029. As always, the results of the contest were announced at a special event held at the ...