Bugatti Type 59 Sports Triumphs at 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

It’s a very rare one Bugatti Type 59 Sports the winner of the “Best of Show” award of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2024, which saw the participation of 214 cars from 29 US states and 29 countries around the world. This icon of motorsport boasts a rich sporting palmares and is generally exhibited by the Pearl Collection in Zug, Switzerland. In addition, it has never been restored and has retained the original livery bestowed by King Leopold of Belgium.

This is the first time in the history of Pebble Beach that the top award has been given to a car that has never been subjected to restoration. A significant turning point where the value of the conservation is finally recognized and celebrated. With this victory, Bugatti And Mercedes-Benz They now sit tied for the most “Best of Show” awards at Pebble Beach, with ten wins each.

This year’s competition also saw other contestants competing cars extraordinary, like the Talbot Lago T26 1948 Grand Sport Saoutchik Fastback Coupe and the striking Lancia Stratos HF Zero Bertone Coupé from 1970. Already winner of the “Best in Show” award at The ICE, the event that sees racing cars parade on the frozen surface of Lake St. Moritz.

At Pebble Beach, however, they didn’t just celebrate the allure of cars; they also thought about doing something for the less fortunate. In addition 3 million dollars have been allocated by the Competition Organization for charitable and beneficial causes. A figure that brings to over 41 million dollars donated in recent years. The funds raised this year will support almost 100 non-profit organizations local, youth-focused education programs impacting over 10,000 children in Monterey County.

The curtain has barely dropped and we are already looking to the future. The 2025 edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which will be held on August 17, will celebrate the centenary of Chrysler And Invictathe creations of Virgil Exner and the 75th anniversary of Formula 1.