Celebrating most prestigious, and junkers, of automobile world
Summary
In California, two car events happen each year showing very different types of cars. The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance shows rare and expensive cars, while the Concours d'Lemons celebrates old, unusual, and less popular cars in a fun way.Key Facts
- Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an invite-only event for exclusive and valuable collector cars.
- Sandra Button is the chairperson of the Pebble Beach event and emphasizes preserving car authenticity.
- The Concours d'Lemons started in 2009 and honors cars that are less prestigious and more ordinary or quirky.
- Alan Galbraith founded the Concours d'Lemons and calls himself its "head gasket."
- The Concours d'Lemons has humorous categories like "Swedish Meatball" and "Rust Belt American Junk."
- There is no “Best of Show” at the Concours d'Lemons, only awards for the "Worst of Show."
- People enjoy the Concours d'Lemons because it brings fun and stories about everyday cars.
- Alan Galbraith also works as a respected guide at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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