1937 Delahaye 145 Chapron Coupe – Grand Prix Legend Turned Wartime Coupe

This 145 Chappron Coupe is one of only 4 cars created by Delahaye to compete for the legendary Million Franc prize, a reward offered by the French government in 1936 to any French automaker who could break the Alfa Romeo P3’s world record as the fastest car ever built. Originally configured as a Grand Prix racecar that competed in at least 20 races in 1938 and 1939, it was rebuilt during World War II by the Henri Chapron workshop outside Paris into the gorgeous aerodynamic coupe you’ll see on display at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

2016 Tour d’Elegance: Automotive Art in Motion

Automobile gives us a peek at the 2016 Tour d’Elegance. Initiated to showcase the elegance of the automobile in motion, the Tour also underscores the early history of the place that is Pebble Beach. Decades before golf links were laid out along the edge of the Pacific Ocean, this area was known for its scenic drive, winding for miles through the pine and cypress forest, dancing alongside dramatic cliffs and leading, ultimately, to a beautiful crescent-shaped bay.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!