Request for Pics From Monterey Car Week/Legends

[jmackro]

It was a good event, but not what like I experienced in 2016 and 2017 -- my last time there with Bluebelle. The mojo was different and ....

Yes, Car Week has evolved a LOT over the past ten years. It has basically moved on to the next generation who seem primarily interested in newer supercars and to manufacturers who see it as a venue for introducing new models. Fewer people drive their vintage cars to Monterey, so fewer interesting cars are seen on the street and in parking lots. And the events have gotten a lot more crowded, as well as more expensive.

I continue to go each year, and continue to enjoy it, but anyone expecting an experience like they had a decade ago is going to be disappointed.

I need to try out Carmel Concours next time

I heartily recommend the Concours for a Cause, held on the streets of Carmel on Tuesday. It is free to spectators, about $350 for registrants and not very crowded (things are quieter early in the week). The Little Car show in Pacific Grove on Wednesday afternoon is also free to spectators and has a similar vibe.

 

[e9Leveque]

Yes, Car Week has evolved a LOT over the past ten years. It has basically moved on to the next generation who seem primarily interested in newer supercars and to manufacturers who see it as a venue for introducing new models. Fewer people drive their vintage cars to Monterey, so fewer interesting cars are seen on the street and in parking lots. And the events have gotten a lot more crowded, as well as more expensive.

I continue to go each year, and continue to enjoy it, but anyone expecting an experience like they had a decade ago is going to be disappointed.

I heartily recommend the Concours for a Cause, held on the streets of Carmel on Tuesday. It is free to spectators, about $350 for registrants and not very crowded (things are quieter early in the week). The Little Car show in Pacific Grove on Wednesday afternoon is also free to spectators and has a similar vibe.

I second the Concours for a Cause. I went for the first time this year (as spectator) and it was really well put-together, well-organized with cars sorted by region/year and with period-correct live music to boot. Some very cool car types not often represented at Monterey's euro-focused events as well - those Lowriders are amazing for the craftsmanship and artistry!

 

[E9Wayne]

I second the Concours for a Cause. I went for the first time this year (as spectator) and it was really well put-together, well-organized with cars sorted by region/year and with period-correct live music to boot. Some very cool car types not often represented at Monterey's euro-focused events as well - those Lowriders are amazing for the craftsmanship and artistry!

Thanks Jay, a very sad turn of events. Perhaps they should change the event name to something other than "Legends of the Autobahn" which sounds like something from the last century.