One of Tom's favorite events during CAR week, as the locals refer to this week, is the Tour. In past years the tour was about twice the distance as this year and cars completing the tour got points towards the prize. This year the distance was shortened because of fires in the area. It also was 'optional' meaning that points would not be awarded for completing the Tour. Nonetheless, many cars lined up and 'toured'. They are accompanied by police escorts but traffic is not held up and regular cars can find themselves driving alongside these fabulous cars.
The Tour is conducted with two groups. Tom had scouted out the road where the cars both come and then return. Here we see the first group (right side) returning and the second group coming by for the first time. That black car can only wonder how he got into this crowd!
This is a Delahaye at the starting line. The French coach builders in the 1930s would accept a chassis from a high manufacturer and custom build a body for a very wealthy customer. They were the first streamlined cars and other builders followed their lead. This is one of Tom's favorite cars.
Adding a bit o' color to the line up. It is another Delahaye. It is one of the featured marques at this year's Concourse.
A Dusenberg, the biggest, fastest and most expensive car made in the world in the early '30s. They are so large that the comment, "It's a Doozy" was derived from this car.
In line and showing off. A two passenger Indy 500 race car, another featured class this year.
There were crowds along the road where safety permitted people gathering. These folks waved and smiled.
Tom believes this is another Delahaye.
Deusenberg touring car. Top of the line!
Unknown make but Tom believes it is a Ferrari due to the egg crate grill.
Another Deusenberg touring with the top down.
A 1937 Cord Sedan. Cord was the first American car with a front wheel drive.
A Type 57 Bugatti, the most rare and desirable model of the older Bugattis. The original cost could have been around $10,000 (so much that only kings could afford it.
A 50s era Delahaye.
A Deucenburg. I wonder . . . since it is red if it can go faster?
Tom had to really hustle when they started passing each other coming and going!!
Detail on a 1937 Cord.
Another Delahaye.
Another Deucenburg
A Delahaye. This is the standard body from the factor.
A late 40s era Delahaye.
One of Tom's favorite streamlined Delahaye.
Tom is not sure on this one!! Stumped him!
This is a car that probably is not part of the Concours d'Elegance!! It just joined up and drove along with them. It is a hot rod and does not qualify for this car show. It is a beautiful example of the Rolling Bones style.
Cadillac sedan from the late 30s.
This is a Delage, a French luxury manufacturer. Notice the selfie!
The Tour is just one of many events going on all over the Monterey Peninsula. There are auctions at several large resorts. There was a nostalgia race car event at the famed Laguna Seca road race course. Tom needs an assistant to cover all of them!!