- The *Car and Driver* team covering the event includes K.C. Colwell, Ezra Dyer, Jack Fitzgerald, Andrew Krok, Joe Lorio, and editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga.
- Andrew Krok reports seeing three Ferrari F40s and one Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.
- Michael Shaffer delivered a freshly restored 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL from Los Angeles to Monterey; the Fantasy Yellow Roadster is for sale for $1.9 million.
- K.C. Colwell notes that during Car Week, the streets of Carmel are a car show themselves, with street-parked cool stuff within a three-block radius of his hotel.
- The BMW M5 is described as too quick and too thicc, with a matte purple paint job that the writer loves.
- Car Week includes fascinating vignettes of the human condition, such as grown adults fighting over a baseball hat.
Monterey Car Week is a premier automotive event where enthusiasts gather to celebrate rare and exotic cars. This year, Car and Driver is live-blogging the festivities, with Andrew Krok reporting sightings of three Ferrari F40s and a Lamborghini Sesto Elemento.12
The event features a variety of stunning vehicles, including a restored 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL priced at $1.9 million. According to Michael Shaffer, the car was previously showcased at the Paris Auto Salon before being imported to the U.S. and is now available for purchase.3
K.C. Colwell, Executive Editor at Car and Driver, noted the unique atmosphere of the event, stating, "During Car Week, the quaint, tiny streets of Carmel are a car show unto themselves with all kinds of street-parked cool stuff within a three-block radius of my hotel."4
The weekend culminates in the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where the finest cars compete for prestigious awards. As Krok observed, the excitement of the event is palpable, with attendees eager to witness the automotive spectacle unfold. The blend of luxury, history, and innovation makes Monterey Car Week a must-attend for car aficionados.
As the event progresses, Car and Driver promises to deliver live updates and insights, capturing the essence of this automotive bacchanalia.
“The Fantasy Yellow Roadster was shown at the Paris Auto Salon before being imported to the U.S., and Michael Shaffer delivered it from Los Angeles. K.C. Colwell notes Carmel's streets are a car show themselves, with street-parked gems within three blocks of his hotel.”
