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VIDEO: Jay Leno inspects the Devon Motorworks GTX

Celebrity car-lover Jay Leno was up in Monterey this year, helping to auction off some charity items and checking out every car that caught his fancy. One such car was the newest all-American supercar, Devon's GTX. Jay spotted the car on the concept lawn at Pebble Beach and had development driver Justin Bell give him a walkaround. Fortunately, someone had a camera rolling to chronicle the experience for a Jay Leno Garage segment. Click through to the jump and you'll hear Justin mention some interesting stats on the car: 3,000 pounds, 650 ... Read more →

Monterey 2009: 2010 Jaguar XJ has North American debut at Pebble Frank Filipponio

The XJ was, for the longest time, the model most commonly associated with the Jaguar brand. Like Porsche's iconic 911, the XJ's basic shape had soldiered on for decades with significant ...

Monterey 2009: RM Auctions sells 1952 Jaguar C-Type for record $2,530,000 Drew Phillips

After selling off the Nick Alexander Woodie collection on Thursday, RM continued with their Sports & Classics of Monterey auction this past weekend. The sale was highlighted by a 1952 Jaguar ...

Monterey 2009: Vintage racers exude speed even at rest Frank Filipponio

Even though it's essentially run just for fun, the track action at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca can be downright menacing during the Monterey Historic Automobile Races. Just ask the Ferrari 250 ...

Monterey 2009: Zagato honored at Pebble Beach Frank Filipponio

The 59th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance displayed approximately 200 of the most unique and exquisite automobiles in the world on the 18th hole of the Links at Pebble Beach. Amidst the Bentley ...

Monterey 2009: Medium rare or rare? Custom coachwork Bugatti Type 57s 3 months ago on Autoblog

At the 59th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Bugatti was allotted two classes: 100 Years of Style and Speed, and a second class devoted solely to the Type 57. Check that, a second class devoted to Type 57 models with special coachwork. As if any Bugatti Type 57 wasn't special enough, back in ...

Monterey 2009: Morgan Mania at Pebble Beach 3 months ago on Autoblog

When car people think of Morgan, they probably picture trikes or think of wooden frames. Perhaps they envision the cross-eyed late-model cars that attempt to update the classic British roadster with aesthetically mixed results. What gets lost in the discussion is the fact that Morgan started ...

Monterey 2009: Pebble Beach adds motorcycle parking 3 months ago on Autoblog

For the first time in its 59 runnings, the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance hosted a class of motorcycles. With a tip of the hat to the legendary Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races, British bikes were selected for this inaugural class outing. Entrants ranged from a 1913 Premier 3-1/2 hp 3 ...

Monterey 2009: 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 3 months ago on Autoblog

Since it was first held way back in 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has developed into the world's greatest celebration of classic automobiles. Like they say at the Emmies, it's an honor just to be nominated. That definitely holds true at Pebble as well, as only the most beautiful and ...

Monterey 2009: 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet takes Pebble Beach Best of Show 3 months ago on Autoblog

Another Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and another trophy for Robert M. Lee of Sparks, Nevada. This year the car he used to pick up the hardware was a stunningly turned out 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet. August Horch had worked with Karl Benz back in the infancy of the ...

Monterey 2009: Ducati debuts Martini Porsche tribute bike at Historics 3 months ago on Autoblog

While cars are definitely the conveyance of choice on the track at Laguna Seca during the Monterey Historics, there are enough motorcycles, scooters and mopeds zipping all over the paddock to make you realize that car people can very often be bike people as well. One pair of bikes that ...

Monterey 2009: The faces and names of the Monterey Historics 3 months ago on Autoblog

While at the Monterey Historic Automobile Races this year, it dawned on us that the cars taking to the track are really legends in the Pantheon of autodom. The Porsche 917, Ford GT40, Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, Jaguar D-Type, and Maserati Birdcage are all stars in their fields, but the Historics ...

Monterey 2009: 2010 Devon GTX 3 months ago on Autoblog

After speculation, spy shots and renderings, the 2010 Devon GTX finally made its debut on the 18th hole of Pebble Beach, with the hope of ushering in a new era of American supercar dominance. The California-based design studio and upstart automaker created the GTX as an American answer to the ...

Monterey 2009: Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder debuts 3 months ago on Autoblog

Spyker deals in the ultimate four-wheeled fashion accessories, so it's fitting that the automaker debuted its next-generation droptop – the C8 Aileron Spyder – to the primped and bedazzled throngs in Monterey. Based off the all-new Aileron that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show ...

Monterey 2009: Confederate Motors debuts P120 Fighter at Quail 3 months ago on Autoblog

Way back in 1991, Matt Chambers started Confederate Motor Company, intending "to create machines utilizing a holistic, avant-garde process for celebrating the art of rebellion." Seven years ago, Confederate Motors scared the Hellcat out of the motorcycle-riding public. Five years ago, they wowed ...

Monterey 2009: Auto Union is a no-sale at Bonhams 3 months ago on Autoblog

The Bonhams Auction at the Quail in Monterey was expected to bring some of the biggest auction numbers of the week. It did end up bringing some large figures, but mainly in the number of unsold headlining cars. We were eagerly anticipating the bidding on the Auto Union Type D, the ex-Evel ...

Monterey 2009: Concorso Italiano returns to the links 3 months ago on Autoblog

Monterey coverage continues unabated, with today's posts highlighting three different events: Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, La Dolce Vita, and Concorso Italiano. While Quail and La Dolce Vita have already been covered, here we're focusing on the Italians. Concorso Italiano has been one of ...

Monterey 2009: Innaugural La Dolce Vita show 3 months ago on Autoblog

When the usually reliable Concorso Italiano megashow hit a small speed bump last year, a few enterprising souls saw an opportunity for an alternate event that would capture the spirit of the original Concorso and appeal to those who might like a return to a simpler, more intimate show. La Dolce ...

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport "Sang Bleu" unveiled in Monterey 3 months ago on Autoblog

How many special edition Bugatti Veyrons are there? There's the Pur Sang, the Bleu Centenaire, the Sang Noir and Fbg by Hermes, not to mention the countless examples that have either been painted gold or chrome by bored sheiks who've spent too much time in the sun. The targa-fied Veyron, ...

Monterey 2009: Nick Alexander Woodie Collection nets $7 million 3 months ago on Autoblog

Looks like the economy might be doing okay after all. The massive Nick Alexander Woodie Collection brought a combined $7 million to kick off the week's auctions in Monterey. One of the most extensive collections of Ford and Mercury Woodies in the world, Alexander's collection was auctioned off ...

Monterey 2009: The Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance 3 months ago on Autoblog

Pebble Week in Monterey is always a terrific opportunity for lovers of classic cars to see some of the world's finest collectible vehicles up close and personal. Tickets to the big show on Sunday have gotten more expensive over the years, however, to cover costs and keep the crowds manageable. ...

Monterey 2008: The Toyota Race of Legends 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click image above for high-res gallery from Laguna Seca This year's edition of The Toyota Race of Legends looked to be another exciting race, giving fans a chance to see former racing greats mix it up in identically prepared Scion tCs. Basically they are the same cars that are used in Long Beach ...

Monterey 2008: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport. The wraps – and the roof – have come off the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport here in Monterey, finally answering a question few have asked and even fewer will sample. As you'd expect, Bugatti hasn't just hacked the ...

Monterey 2008: Concorso Italiano takes flight 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click image above for high-res gallery from Concorso Italiano 2008 The festivities continue around the Monterey Peninsula. We've already shown you pics from Gordon McCall's party and from the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance, but today's coverage picks up an Italian accent. The Concorso Italiano is one ...

Monterey 2008: Pebble Beach Edition LS 600h L and SC 430 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click either image for a high-res gallery. Another year, another limited edition Lexus. But this year's Pebble Beach Edition SC430 (the sixth consecutive variant) is joined by the first-ever LS 600h L Pebble Beach Edition. We know, the excitement is palpable. Only 50 LS 600h Ls will be made ...

Monterey 2008: Cadillac unveils 2010 CTS Sport Wagon 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the Cadillac Sport Wagon Please note the spelling, this a Cadillac and not a VW, therefore it's "Sport Wagon" rather than "SportWagen". What we have here is the result of a fission reaction on the Cadillac SRX. Seeing that the current "neither fish nor fowl" SRX ...

Monterey 2008: Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click image above to see our huge gallery of pics from the '08 Pebble Tour Because so many collector car fans refer to the seven days in August as Pebble Week, it should come as no surprise that the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is still the cornerstone of automotive nirvana here on the Monterey ...

Pebble Beach '08 Preview: Rolls-Royce Hyperion by Pininfarina 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click to view more of the Pininfarina Hyperion As we count down to this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, one of the most highly anticipated concept cars scheduled to make its debut there has popped up a bit early. Based on the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, the Pininfarina Hyperion has ...

Nissan confirms G37 Sedan, G37 Convertible and G37x Coupe 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the G37 Coupe Nissan has finally confirmed in writing what many of us had known all along... the 2009 model year will bring the new G37 Sedan, G37 Convertible, and the G37x Coupe to Infiniti showrooms. The G35 sedan gets a bump from 3.5-liters (306 hp) to ...






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