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AUGUSTOriginally a small social event paired with a road race through the pine and cypress forests of Pebble Beach, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has grown into the top-ranking collector car competition in the world. The Concours is not a contest of speed, but of elegance. Automobiles and motorcycles are judged for their historical accuracy, their technical merit and their style—and the best garner reward and recognition. The 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is likely to feature the following marques and special classes among others: Isotta Fraschini, Castagna Coachwork and American Dream Cars from the 1960sSalon Privé returns to the glorious Blenheim Palace in the rolling Oxfordshire countryside and is reported to be UK’s premier Supercar Event and the only one to focus purely on the top tier, premium sector. It is the only event in the UK where owners and potential buyers can view the majority of current super and luxury car brands all together at the same time on one lawn or in motion as they parade through the grounds of Blenheim. The move to Blenheim Palace now takes this opportunity one stage further with the introduction of the test drive and demonstration facility allowing exhibitors to work closely with interested buyers pre-booking appointments. roll onto what is often called the best fnishing hole in golf—the famed 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Tire meets turf and transformation occurs: the stage is set for one of the most competitive events in the automotive world. If it’s all too much and you need some California sunshine then why not take in the utterly glorious Pebble Beach Concourse D’Elegance where over 200 of the most prized collector cars in the world 32