The 2026 Pebble Beach and Monterey Car Week has officially wrapped, and it delivered one of the most memorable editions in recent history. The 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance crowned a stunning 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster as Best of Show .
The week was packed with world premieres, record-breaking auctions, and historic celebrations that cemented Monterey's status as the global epicenter of automotive culture.
Best of Show Winner: The 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster
The top honor of the 75th Pebble Beach Concours went to a 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster owned by Harry Yeaggy of Cincinnati, Ohio . This car is one of only two SSJs ever built, featuring a shortened 125-inch chassis and a supercharged straight-eight engine producing nearly 400 hp—an extraordinary figure for its era .
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The winning car has a storied Hollywood history. It was once owned by actor Clark Gable, a well-known Duesenberg enthusiast. The other SSJ was owned by Gary Cooper, and legend has it the two actors would race each other in the Hollywood Hills .
The car was recently restored to its original black lacquer finish over light saddle leather, a presentation that impressed judges with its faithful recreation of the Duesenberg's period appearance .
This marks Yeaggy's second Best of Show win at Pebble Beach. He previously won in 2007 with another Duesenberg, the SJ "Mormon Meteor" Special Speedster . Duesenberg is now the winningest American marque at Pebble Beach, with eight Best of Show trophies total .
Ferrari Takes Center Stage with Four Special Classes
Ferrari dominated the Concours with four special subclasses celebrating the marque's rich history . The classes included:
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Ferrari Competition: Chinetti/NART — Featuring competition cars from the North American Racing Team, with the 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta taking first place
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Ferrari Grand Touring — Highlighting road-going GT cars, won by a 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta
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Ferrari Vignale Coachwork — Celebrating the collaboration between Ferrari and Carrozzeria Alfredo Vignale
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Ferrari Le Mans Winners — Featuring Ferrari competition cars that triumphed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
This celebration of Italian automotive heritage was a central theme of the 2026 Concours, alongside the 75th anniversary of the event itself .
Historic First: Japanese Motorsport Class
In a historic first, the Pebble Beach Concours introduced a Japanese Motorsport class featuring iconic competition cars from Toyota, Mazda, Honda, and Nissan .
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The class spanned three decades of endurance racing, from the 1985 Toyota 85C L Longtail Le Mans Coupe to the 2018 Toyota TS050 Hybrid Le Mans Coupe .
Mazda's 767B and the legendary 1991 Mazda 787B—the first Japanese car to win outright at Le Mans—were also on display . Honda showcased the 1996 Honda NSX-GT2 and 2010 HPD ARX-01a, while Nissan brought its 1992 24 Hours of Daytona-winning Group C prototype .
World Premieres and Supercar Debuts
Monterey Car Week was the launchpad for several major supercar reveals. Here are the most significant debuts:
McLaren McL 6GT
McLaren unveiled the McL 6GT, a production version of the M6GT project founder Bruce McLaren dreamed of in the late 1960s . The car is powered by a V8 engine and features a manual transmission—the first McLaren road car with a stick shift since the legendary McLaren F1. Production is set to begin in 2028 .
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles S1
Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1, revealed the GMSV S1, a modern road-going supercar inspired by the F1 . It features a Cosworth-developed 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V12 producing up to 508kW (682 hp) and a six-speed manual transmission. Just 64 examples will be built, all featuring a central driving position .
Ferrari CZ26
Ferrari's Special Projects division unveiled the CZ26, a one-off supercar built for an American collector. Based on the SF90 Stradale's mechanicals, it adopts a futuristic capsule body design with 1970s-era aesthetics, finished in custom Argento Veloce silver .
Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring
Porsche unveiled a limited edition 911 GT3 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Nürburgring circuit in 2027 . Limited to 100 units, it features Green Hell accents, a protective body wrap reminiscent of vintage race cars, and an optional Manthey Kit producing up to 540 kg of downforce .
Aston Martin Valen
Aston Martin's Q division unveiled the Valen, the most powerful front-engine V12 supercar the British marque has ever built . Limited to 150 units, its 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 produces 838 hp, paired with an ultra-lightweight carbon-fiber body .
Lanzante 95-59
Lanzante gave the 95-59 its US production-form debut at The Quail . The three-seat supercar, inspired by the McLaren F1, now features a new high-downforce package with a fixed rear wing and roof-mounted air intake. Just 59 examples will be built .
Koenigsegg CCGT1
Koenigsegg unveiled the CCGT1, a road-legal tribute to the CCGT racing project it was forced to abandon nearly two decades ago . Based on the CC850, it features a twin-turbo V8 and a nine-speed transmission, with an optional six-speed gated shifter. All 70 examples were allocated to buyers ahead of the reveal .
Ticket Prices and VIP Packages
Tickets for the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours reflected its status as one of the world's most prestigious automotive events. General admission was priced at $650, with a price increase to $650 from August 1 .
The most expensive ticket was the $5,000 Chairman's Hospitality package, which sold out along with all VIP packages at $2,000, $2,500, $3,200, and $3,500 . The $1,200 Club d'Elegance package and $2,500 Concours Gallery package remained available .
Complete Event Schedule Summary
The ten-day Monterey Car Week featured over 35 events across the Monterey Peninsula . Key highlights included:
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August 12-15: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca, featuring 500+ historic race cars and celebrating Japanese motorsport
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August 13: Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance — 150 Concours entrants drive a 65-mile coastal route
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August 14: The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering — exclusive garden party with world debuts
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August 15: Concorso Italiano — hundreds of Italian classics, plus the tongue-in-cheek Concours d'Lemons
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August 16: 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance — the grand finale
What This Year's Winners Tell Us?
The 2026 Pebble Beach Concours demonstrated the enduring appeal of prewar American classics, with Duesenberg taking the top prize. Ferrari's dominance across the special classes reinforced the marque's unparalleled legacy in both competition and design.
The introduction of the Japanese Motorsport class signaled a broadening of the Concours' scope, acknowledging the profound impact of Japanese engineering on global motorsport.
FAQ's- About Pebble Beach Concours 2026
What was the Best of Show winner at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours?
A 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster, once owned by Clark Gable, won Best of Show at the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance .
How much are tickets for the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2026?
General admission tickets were priced at $650. VIP packages ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with the top-tier packages selling out .
What new supercars debuted at Monterey Car Week 2026?
Key debuts included the McLaren McL 6GT (manual transmission V8), Gordon Murray S1 (Cosworth V12, manual), Ferrari CZ26 (one-off), Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring, Aston Martin Valen (838 hp V12), and Koenigsegg CCGT1 .
When is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2026?
The 75th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance took place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links .
What were the special classes at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours?
The 2026 Concours featured special classes for Ferrari (Chinetti/NART, Grand Touring, Vignale, Le Mans winners), a historic first Japanese Motorsport class, and a celebration of Lamborghini Miura's 60th anniversary with over 40 examples on display .