1924 Hispano-Suiza takes 2025 Best of Show at Pebble Beach’s Concours d’Elegance
jose.romo
Hundreds of historic cars showcased on the central coast this week, all leading up to today. Fans flocking to marvel at the unique models — from future concepts to classics and vintage.
A 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C took home the title as the 2025 Best of Show, a decision that many there said took longer than expected, considering the many qualified contenders.
A week filled with the most exotic and classic cars — plus people from all over the world — ending on a high note Sunday at the concours d’elegance.
“I’ve always liked cars since I was a kid, but never looked at engine specs,” says Leonel Lopez. “ I own a Mustang GT so that’s my project car. I love knowing what the engines do and how they perform better.”
Leonel shares that his favorite part is seeing concept cars from various brands. He says it’s the second time he has come to Concours d’elegance as a birthday gift of sorts. For others like Robert Kauffman, it’s a yearly destination.
“We come to Pebble Beach every year. This is better than Christmas week for us. We come all the time,” he says, adding he had a car showcased at this edition of the annual event.
From old to new, car owners, admirers, and enthusiasts flock to Pebble Beach’s 18th fairway to see who will be named best in show. Many of them see a reflection of their childhood among the cars.
“For me, it’s kinda a father-son thing,” says Chris Mollen. “I’ve done this with my dad my entire life. He has collected cars and buys anything antique, anything that is not new, basically.” For fans, the cars are what attract them, but in the end, it’s family fun and tradition that keep them coming back.
“There are a lot of people who are very fortunate here, and it’s good that they give back and share with the community,” adds Kauffman. “This is a big burden on the place, you can see just driving around Carmel yesterday, it’s a bit of chaos.” But that chaos is all for a good cause — the Concours d’elegance Foundation, saying each year, the event raises enough funds to help nearly 10-thousand youth across Monterey County. Among the foundations’ main benefactors, over 95 youth-based programs all around the county.