The Concours at Pasadera

A juried collection of modern & classic and vintage automobiles gathered from Club Members and Enthusiasts showcased in a luxurious, comfortable setting with awards by Tiffany and Co. Guests enjoy an exceptional culinary experience while supporting the countywide charitable causes of CASA of Monterey County, The Bridge addiction recovery program, and The Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation.

The Concours at Pasadera launches Car Week on the Monterey Peninsula. And with us tonight is Rick Barnett, Chairman of the Concours at Pasadera, to explain the history and future of this beautiful event. 


In our discussion with Rick, we cover topics like: 


Check out the follow-along notes, transcript and more details for this episode at GTM

  • Let’s first start off by explaining to our listeners, what is a Concours d’Elegance? Some people might be thinking… is this just another car show?
    • Concours are a competitive event – What does it take to enter? What level of vehicle prep is involved for a Concours?
    • How does one compete? How are vehicles judged? What is the judging criteria? Are there different classes? What types of vehicles are permitted to enter in a Concours?
  • History / Origin of the Concours at Pasadera – now celebrating its 4th year.
    • What was the kickoff, what inspired the “Hey, let’s start a Concours” moment?
    • What are some of the more notable moments in Pasadera Concours history? Special guests, special judges, special vehicles…?
    • Tell us about the event poster, a lot goes into that, who is the artist, how is the art layed out?
    • Tell us about the beneficiaries of the Concours.
    • What can guests expect at the Pasadera Concours? Food, music, vendors? Can anyone attend/buy a ticket/enter a car?
    • Tell us about what makes Pasadera a little different from other Concours events. Discuss the size of the event and why that more intimate scale might be appealing to some.
    • What’s in the future for the Pasadera Concours?
  • and much, much more!

4th Annual Concours at Pasadera honors Ferrari’s 75th Anniversary and presents the Coachbuilders of Ferrari. Pininfarina, Ghia, Bertone, Scaglietti, Zagato and others, designers of Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Aston Martin to name a few. These masterpieces will be exhibited by decade since the 1950’s. The August 11th Press Party honors Ferrari’s Wins and Class Victories at Le Mans since 1949 and its Formula One 2022 Championships.

To learn more about the Concours at Pasadera be sure to visit www.pasaderaconcours.com and you can follow them on @concourspasadera on Facebook and @pasaderaconcours on Instagram. 


Details on the 4th Annual Pasadera Concours

If you’re planning on attending the festivities at Monterey this year leading up to Pebble
Beach Sunday, we hope you’ll partake in the exquisitely intimate Pasadera Concours
d’Elegance. Held in the courtyard of the Pasadera golf course community in Monterey,
the Concours benefits a number of charities while celebrating a lovely grouping of cars
ranging from exotics to classics to modern and more. Learn more here The Concours at
Pasadera – The Concours at Pasadera (pasaderaconcours.com) about the first event of Monterey Car Week.

On Friday, August 12th in Monterey, California, the Pasadera Concours will commence honoring Ferrari’s 75th Anniversary, the 65th Anniversary of Laguna Seca, and the Coachbuilders of Ferrari. With awards designed by Tiffany and Co., the event will be awash with vehicles designed by Pininfarina, Zagato, Ghia, Bertone, and so on as well as the Corvette Corral. Exceptional food, music, and intimate surroundings make the Pasadera Concours a truly spectacular event, well worth attending. Learn more here.


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