Reservations for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ officially open
Customers now able to secure a place on the reservation list for the world’s first luxury electric roadster
Prices will start at 300,000 Euros and first customer deliveries will be in 2024 ‘Project Thunderball’ is the perfect blend of advanced technology, superlative design and craftsmanship 26 September 2022, Wiesmann’s ground-breaking all-electric roadster is now available to reserve, it has been announced. From today, customers are now able to register an interest for ‘Project Thunderball’ on www.wiesmann.com to secure a place on the customer reservations list.
This follows on from the car’s successful global debut at this year’s prestigious amfAR Gala in Cannes, and the return of the Wiesmann brand with the world’s first all-electric luxuryroadster. Prices will start at 300,000 Euros and the first customer deliveries are on track to begin in 2024.
Project Thunderball, the world-first all-electric convertible roadster, will be crafted from advanced carbon fibre, weighing in at little more than 1700kg (3747lb), with a power to weight ratio of 2.5kg per HP, bringing remarkable agility and handling more than worthy of the Wiesmann badge.
Roheen Berry, CEO of Wiesmann“Project Thunderball is the car that will bring Wiesmann into the new electrified era. Since revealing the car in April we have seen an overwhelming response from potential customers. The car is driving beautifully and our investment in the technology such as the regenerative breaking and latest battery technology has paid off. The Wiesmann brand not only has such a storied and wonderful past and legacy, but a bright and exciting future ahead of it.”
Production of Project Thunderball will take place at Wiesmann’s ‘Gecko’ factory, a stunning state-of the-art facility in Dülmen, Germany. Project Thunderball will be carefully crafted by many of the team which helped grow this iconic German brand, the last truly independent European sports car marque remaining today, alongside some fresh new talent, using the most modern production technology while retaining Wiesmann’s reputation for bespoke German coachbuilding expertise of the highest order.
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Reservations for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ officially open
Customers now able to secure a place on the reservation list for the world’s first luxury electric roadster
Prices will start at 300,000 Euros and first customer deliveries will be in 2024 ‘Project Thunderball’ is the perfect blend of advanced technology, superlative design and craftsmanship 26 September 2022, Wiesmann’s ground-breaking all-electric roadster is now available to reserve, it has been announced. From today, customers are now able to register an interest for ‘Project Thunderball’ on www.wiesmann.com to secure a place on the customer reservations list.
This follows on from the car’s successful global debut at this year’s prestigious amfAR Gala in Cannes, and the return of the Wiesmann brand with the world’s first all-electric luxuryroadster. Prices will start at 300,000 Euros and the first customer deliveries are on track to begin in 2024.
Project Thunderball, the world-first all-electric convertible roadster, will be crafted from advanced carbon fibre, weighing in at little more than 1700kg (3747lb), with a power to weight ratio of 2.5kg per HP, bringing remarkable agility and handling more than worthy of the Wiesmann badge.
Roheen Berry, CEO of Wiesmann“Project Thunderball is the car that will bring Wiesmann into the new electrified era. Since revealing the car in April we have seen an overwhelming response from potential customers. The car is driving beautifully and our investment in the technology such as the regenerative breaking and latest battery technology has paid off. The Wiesmann brand not only has such a storied and wonderful past and legacy, but a bright and exciting future ahead of it.”
Production of Project Thunderball will take place at Wiesmann’s ‘Gecko’ factory, a stunning state-of the-art facility in Dülmen, Germany. Project Thunderball will be carefully crafted by many of the team which helped grow this iconic German brand, the last truly independent European sports car marque remaining today, alongside some fresh new talent, using the most modern production technology while retaining Wiesmann’s reputation for bespoke German coachbuilding expertise of the highest order.
https://www.myluxepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wiesmann_06.jpg8001200Carloshttps://www.myluxepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/logo2v-1.pngCarlos2022-09-27 14:32:272022-09-29 22:30:42Reservations for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ officially open
Reservations for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ officially open
Customers now able to secure a place on the reservation list for the world’s first luxury electric roadster
Prices will start at 300,000 Euros and first customer deliveries will be in 2024 ‘Project Thunderball’ is the perfect blend of advanced technology, superlative design and craftsmanship 26 September 2022, Wiesmann’s ground-breaking all-electric roadster is now available to reserve, it has been announced. From today, customers are now able to register an interest for ‘Project Thunderball’ on www.wiesmann.com to secure a place on the customer reservations list.
This follows on from the car’s successful global debut at this year’s prestigious amfAR Gala in Cannes, and the return of the Wiesmann brand with the world’s first all-electric luxuryroadster. Prices will start at 300,000 Euros and the first customer deliveries are on track to begin in 2024.
Project Thunderball, the world-first all-electric convertible roadster, will be crafted from advanced carbon fibre, weighing in at little more than 1700kg (3747lb), with a power to weight ratio of 2.5kg per HP, bringing remarkable agility and handling more than worthy of the Wiesmann badge.
Roheen Berry, CEO of Wiesmann“Project Thunderball is the car that will bring Wiesmann into the new electrified era. Since revealing the car in April we have seen an overwhelming response from potential customers. The car is driving beautifully and our investment in the technology such as the regenerative breaking and latest battery technology has paid off. The Wiesmann brand not only has such a storied and wonderful past and legacy, but a bright and exciting future ahead of it.”
Production of Project Thunderball will take place at Wiesmann’s ‘Gecko’ factory, a stunning state-of the-art facility in Dülmen, Germany. Project Thunderball will be carefully crafted by many of the team which helped grow this iconic German brand, the last truly independent European sports car marque remaining today, alongside some fresh new talent, using the most modern production technology while retaining Wiesmann’s reputation for bespoke German coachbuilding expertise of the highest order.
https://www.myluxepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wiesmann_06.jpg8001200Carloshttps://www.myluxepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/logo2v-1.pngCarlos2022-09-27 14:32:272022-09-29 22:30:42Reservations for Wiesmann ‘Project Thunderball’ officially open
CON MÁS DE 120 COCHES, MOTOS Y BARCOS Y MÁS DE 1000 LOTES DE AUTOMOBILIAEscondido en las afueras de la ciudad de Marshall, en el este de Texas, se encuentra un oasis para los entusiastas de los engranajes: una serie de edificios de tiendas y garajes de última generación repartidos por una finca bien cuidada. Dentro se encuentra la Colección Gene Ponder, un conjunto ecléctico de más de 120 automóviles, motocicletas y botes, así como una envidiable y amplia selección de automobilia. Ponder, un emprendedor en serie, construyó y vendió no uno, sino dos fabricantes de gabinetes comerciales con sede en Marshall de gran éxito, lo que le permitió disfrutar de su pasión de toda la vida por los automóviles emocionantes.Los purasangres de primer orden destacan en la colección, incluidos un Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster de 1960, un Maserati 3500 GT Spyder de 1960, un Ferrari 330 GTC de 1967 y un Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster de 1956; un par de deslumbrantes Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe presenta un notable ejemplo único de Graber. También se ofrece una impresionante encuesta de MG que abarca desde 1927 hasta 1971, con rarezas como un MG PB Airline Coupe de 1935 en el centro del escenario.
La colección también se destaca por sus recreaciones hechas a mano, muchas de las cuales son autos deportivos europeos casi inalcanzables que rara vez se ven fuera de los museos o prestigiosas colecciones privadas. El amor del Sr. Ponder por estos autos raros lo llevó a encargar sus propias recreaciones con la ayuda de un respetado carrocero de Texas. Se utilizó el antiguo método inglés de ruedas para formar una carrocería de aluminio que se asemeja lo más posible a los originales. Si bien algunos autos tienen el chasis y el tren de rodaje de la marca en la que se recrean, aunque algunos años más nuevos, la mayoría presenta los cimientos de un chasis y tren de rodaje de Jaguar de la década de 1950, un favorito personal del Sr. Ponder. La relación de trabajo de más de cuatro décadas entre el Sr. Ponder y el carrocero de Texas ha producido un impresionante conjunto de esculturas rodantes, cuyo costo nunca se cuestionó.
La impresionante porción de automobilia de la colección del Sr. Ponder abarca desde mascotas hasta letreros clásicos, máquinas de discos, surtidores de combustible, luces de neón, arte mural y mucho, mucho más. No importa su interés, realmente hay algo para que todos descubran en la Colección Gene Ponder.
AUCTION LOCATION
206 Scottsville Rd. Marshall, Texas United States, 75672
IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION
Bidders are advised to carefully read through the Conditions of Business prior to participating in the auction. We invite you to contact us should you have any questions or view our FAQ page for further details.
Open to the public | $20 per person | Free for registered bidders
Bidder Preview, Thursday, 22 September
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Bidder Preview, Friday, 23 September
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Bidder Preview, Saturday, 24 September
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RETIRO/ENVÍO DE LOTES
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FEATURING OVER 120 CARS, MOTORCYCLES, AND BOATS AND OVER 1,000 LOTS OF AUTOMOBILIA
Tucked away on the outskirts of the East Texas city of Marshall is a gearhead’s oasis: A series of state-of-the-art shop and garage buildings dotted across a manicured estate. Housed within is the Gene Ponder Collection, an eclectic assemblage of over 120 cars, motorcycles, and boats, as well an enviable and expansive selection of automobilia. Ponder—a serial entrepreneur—built and sold not one, but two highly successful Marshall-based commercial cabinetry manufacturers, allowing him to indulge in his lifelong passion for exciting automobiles.
Blue-chip purebreds highlight the collection, including a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder, 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC, and 1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster; a pair of dazzling Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupes features a notable one-off example by Graber. Also on offer is an impressive survey of MGs spanning 1927 to 1971—with rarities such as a 1935 MG PB Airline Coupe taking center stage.
The collection is also notable for its hand-crafted recreations, many of which are of all-but unobtainable European sports cars seldom seen outside of museums or prestigious private collections. Mr. Ponder’s love of these rare cars led him to commission his own recreations with the help of a respected Texas coachbuilder. The age-old English wheel method was used to form aluminum bodywork that hews as closely as possible to the originals. While some cars have chassis and running gear from the marque in which they are recreating, albeit a few years newer, most feature the underpinnings of a 1950s Jaguar chassis and running gear, a personal favorite of Mr. Ponder. The four-decade-plus working relationship between Mr. Ponder and the Texas coachbuilder has produced a stunning assemblage of rolling sculptures, the cost of which was never questioned.
The impressive automobilia portion of Mr. Ponder’s collection ranges from mascots to classic signage, juke boxes to fuel pumps, neons to wall art, and much, much more. No matter your interest, there is truly something for everyone to discover in the Gene Ponder Collection.
AUCTION LOCATION
206 Scottsville Rd. Marshall, Texas United States, 75672
IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION
Bidders are advised to carefully read through the Conditions of Business prior to participating in the auction. We invite you to contact us should you have any questions or view our FAQ page for further details.
Open to the public | $20 per person | Free for registered bidders
Bidder Preview, Thursday, 22 September
Open to bidders and qualified media only
Bidder Preview, Friday, 23 September
Open to bidders and qualified media only
Bidder Preview, Saturday, 24 September
Open to bidders and qualified media only
ADMISSION TO AUCTION
Auction attendance is reserved for registered bidders and qualified media only.
ADDITIONAL FEES TO BE CONSIDERED
Buyer’s Premium
Buyer’s premium is clearly displayed under the ‘Additional Information’ tab on each lot page when viewing the site. This fee applies to the final hammer price achieved at auction and is non-refundable.
Taxes/Import Duties
Buyers are responsible for any applicable duty and/or local taxes on any lots purchased. International bidders are advised to inform themselves of potential import duties that would be due upon the arrival of the lot to its final destination. You are advised to speak with your local representatives in advance of the sale to understand what these costs may be. The location of the lot is clearly indicated on each lot page when viewing the site.
LOT REMOVAL/SHIPPING
Buyers are required to make immediate arrangements for the collection and transport of purchased lots. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make their own arrangements, but RMS is pleased to offer our clients the services of the following companies:
FEATURING OVER 120 CARS, MOTORCYCLES, AND BOATS AND OVER 1,000 LOTS OF AUTOMOBILIA
Tucked away on the outskirts of the East Texas city of Marshall is a gearhead’s oasis: A series of state-of-the-art shop and garage buildings dotted across a manicured estate. Housed within is the Gene Ponder Collection, an eclectic assemblage of over 120 cars, motorcycles, and boats, as well an enviable and expansive selection of automobilia. Ponder—a serial entrepreneur—built and sold not one, but two highly successful Marshall-based commercial cabinetry manufacturers, allowing him to indulge in his lifelong passion for exciting automobiles.
Blue-chip purebreds highlight the collection, including a 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder, 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC, and 1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster; a pair of dazzling Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupes features a notable one-off example by Graber. Also on offer is an impressive survey of MGs spanning 1927 to 1971—with rarities such as a 1935 MG PB Airline Coupe taking center stage.
The collection is also notable for its hand-crafted recreations, many of which are of all-but unobtainable European sports cars seldom seen outside of museums or prestigious private collections. Mr. Ponder’s love of these rare cars led him to commission his own recreations with the help of a respected Texas coachbuilder. The age-old English wheel method was used to form aluminum bodywork that hews as closely as possible to the originals. While some cars have chassis and running gear from the marque in which they are recreating, albeit a few years newer, most feature the underpinnings of a 1950s Jaguar chassis and running gear, a personal favorite of Mr. Ponder. The four-decade-plus working relationship between Mr. Ponder and the Texas coachbuilder has produced a stunning assemblage of rolling sculptures, the cost of which was never questioned.
The impressive automobilia portion of Mr. Ponder’s collection ranges from mascots to classic signage, juke boxes to fuel pumps, neons to wall art, and much, much more. No matter your interest, there is truly something for everyone to discover in the Gene Ponder Collection.
AUCTION LOCATION
206 Scottsville Rd. Marshall, Texas United States, 75672
IMPORTANT BIDDER INFORMATION
Bidders are advised to carefully read through the Conditions of Business prior to participating in the auction. We invite you to contact us should you have any questions or view our FAQ page for further details.
Open to the public | $20 per person | Free for registered bidders
Bidder Preview, Thursday, 22 September
Open to bidders and qualified media only
Bidder Preview, Friday, 23 September
Open to bidders and qualified media only
Bidder Preview, Saturday, 24 September
Open to bidders and qualified media only
ADMISSION TO AUCTION
Auction attendance is reserved for registered bidders and qualified media only.
ADDITIONAL FEES TO BE CONSIDERED
Buyer’s Premium
Buyer’s premium is clearly displayed under the ‘Additional Information’ tab on each lot page when viewing the site. This fee applies to the final hammer price achieved at auction and is non-refundable.
Taxes/Import Duties
Buyers are responsible for any applicable duty and/or local taxes on any lots purchased. International bidders are advised to inform themselves of potential import duties that would be due upon the arrival of the lot to its final destination. You are advised to speak with your local representatives in advance of the sale to understand what these costs may be. The location of the lot is clearly indicated on each lot page when viewing the site.
LOT REMOVAL/SHIPPING
Buyers are required to make immediate arrangements for the collection and transport of purchased lots. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make their own arrangements, but RMS is pleased to offer our clients the services of the following companies:
Para Audi, dar forma al futuro es una expresión de actitud. En ninguna parte es tan palpable esta actitud como en los prototipos de la marca. Con los conceptos Audi skysphere, Audi grandsphere y Audi urbansphere, Audi ilustra su visión del lujo progresivo .
La palabra “esfera” en los nombres enfatiza que el espacio interior, el interior, tendrá una mayor importancia en la movilidad del futuro. El interior se convertirá en la base del diseño y la tecnología, convirtiendo el vehículo en una esfera donde los pasajeros puedan disfrutar de la vida y las experiencias mientras viajan, un tercer espacio vital.
Para Audi, esto incluye un ecosistema integral de servicios automotrices: comunicaciones o relajación, trabajo o retiro en privado: el automóvil se está transformando de un mero automóvil en un dispositivo de experiencia. Con la seriesphere, Audi muestra su visión de la movilidad premium eléctrica del futuro.
Concepto de esfera activa de Audi (2022)
Concepto de esfera activa de Audi: este es el nombre del cuarto modelo de la familia de autos conceptuales que Audi ha estado presentando desde agosto de 2021. No solo tienen propulsión eléctrica, sino que también están diseñados para ser capaces de conducción automatizada. Este diseño técnico da lugar a diseños completamente nuevos, especialmente de los interiores y las ofertas para que aquellos a bordo utilicen su tiempo de forma productiva o simplemente se relajen. Los autos de concepto de esfera de Audi muestran colectivamente la visión de la movilidad premium del mañana.
Diseñado sistemáticamente de adentro hacia afuera, Audi ha revelado los planes para el auto conceptual Audi urbansphere. Los diseñadores e ingenieros crearon inicialmente el Audi urbansphere para su uso en megaciudades chinas con mucho tráfico, aunque el concepto también es adecuado para cualquier otro centro metropolitano del mundo. En estas áreas urbanas, donde el espacio personal es particularmente escaso, el prototipo ofrece el mayor espacio interior de cualquier Audi hasta la fecha. Lo coordina de manera inteligente con tecnologías y servicios digitales que atraen todos los sentidos y ofrecen un nivel de experiencia completamente nuevo.
El jet privado para la carretera: en la IAA 2021, Audi presenta el estudio conceptual Audi grandsphere. Como un vuelo de primera clase, el sedán grandsphere de 5,35 m (17,6 pies) de largo combina el lujo de un viaje privado con la mayor comodidad con una oferta integral de experiencias a bordo. La conducción automatizada de nivel 4 hace posibles nuevas dimensiones de libertad: en este modo, el interior se convierte en una espaciosa esfera de experiencia sin volante, pedales o pantallas. Y los asientos delanteros se convierten en un salón de primera clase con el máximo espacio, vistas más libres y acceso a todas las funciones de un ecosistema digital holístico en el que está integrado el Audi grandsphere.
Audi ha presentado el primer miembro de una nueva familia de vehículos conceptuales, un espectacular roadster. Audi skysphere concept es el nombre del descapotable de dos puertas con motor eléctrico cuyas líneas conducen directamente al diseño Audi del mañana. Con él, la marca ilustra su visión del segmento de lujo progresivo del futuro, en el que el interior se convierte en un espacio interactivo y el vehículo en una plataforma para experiencias cautivadoras. Esto es posible gracias a la conducción autónoma, un rediseño revolucionario del interior y un ecosistema digital continuo.
For Audi, shaping the future is an expression of attitude. Nowhere is this attitude as palpable as in the brand’s concept cars. With the Audi skysphere, Audi grandsphere and Audi urbansphere concepts, Audi is illustrating its vision of progressive luxury.
The word “sphere” in the names emphasizes that the inner space – the interior – will be granted heightened importance in the mobility of the future. The interior will become the foundation for design and technology, turning the vehicle into a sphere where the passengers can enjoy life and experiences while on the go – a third living space.
For Audi, this includes a comprehensive ecosystem of automotive services: communications or relaxation, work or retreat in privacy – the car is transforming from a mere automobile into an experience device. With the sphere series, Audi is showing off its vision of the electric premium mobility of the future.
Audi activesphere concept (2022)
Audi activesphere concept – this is the name of the fourth model in the family of concept cars that Audi has been introducing since August 2021. Not only do they all have electric drives, but they’re also designed to be capable of automated driving. This technical layout gives rise to entirely new designs, especially of the interiors and the offerings for those on board to use their time productively or just relax. Audi’s sphere concept cars collectively showcase the vision of the premium mobility of tomorrow.
Systematically designed from the inside out, Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car. Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world. In these urban areas, where personal space is in particularly short supply, the concept car offers the largest interior space of any Audi to date. It intelligently coordinates this with technologies and digital services that appeal to all the senses and offer a whole new level of experience.
The private jet for the road – At the IAA 2021, Audi is presenting the Audi grandsphere concept study. Like a first class flight, the 5.35 m (17.6 ft.) long grandsphere sedan combines the luxury of private travel in the greatest of comfort with a comprehensive onboard experience offering. Level 4 automated driving makes new dimensions of freedom possible: in this mode, the interior turns into a spacious sphere of experience without a steering wheel, pedals, or displays. And the front seats become a first class lounge with maximum space, freer views, and access to all the functions of a holistic digital ecosystem that the Audi grandsphere is integrated into.
Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, a spectacular roadster. Audi skysphere concept is the name of the electric-powered, two-door convertible whose lines lead directly to the Audi design of tomorrow. With it, the brand is illustrating its vision for the progressive luxury segment of the future, in which the interior becomes an interactive space and the vehicle a platform for captivating experiences. This is being made possible thanks to autonomous driving, a revolutionary redesign of the interior, and a seamless digital ecosystem.
For Audi, shaping the future is an expression of attitude. Nowhere is this attitude as palpable as in the brand’s concept cars. With the Audi skysphere, Audi grandsphere and Audi urbansphere concepts, Audi is illustrating its vision of progressive luxury.
The word “sphere” in the names emphasizes that the inner space – the interior – will be granted heightened importance in the mobility of the future. The interior will become the foundation for design and technology, turning the vehicle into a sphere where the passengers can enjoy life and experiences while on the go – a third living space.
For Audi, this includes a comprehensive ecosystem of automotive services: communications or relaxation, work or retreat in privacy – the car is transforming from a mere automobile into an experience device. With the sphere series, Audi is showing off its vision of the electric premium mobility of the future.
Audi activesphere concept (2022)
Audi activesphere concept – this is the name of the fourth model in the family of concept cars that Audi has been introducing since August 2021. Not only do they all have electric drives, but they’re also designed to be capable of automated driving. This technical layout gives rise to entirely new designs, especially of the interiors and the offerings for those on board to use their time productively or just relax. Audi’s sphere concept cars collectively showcase the vision of the premium mobility of tomorrow.
Systematically designed from the inside out, Audi has unveiled plans for the Audi urbansphere concept car. Designers and engineers initially created the Audi urbansphere for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, although the concept is also suitable for any other metropolitan center in the world. In these urban areas, where personal space is in particularly short supply, the concept car offers the largest interior space of any Audi to date. It intelligently coordinates this with technologies and digital services that appeal to all the senses and offer a whole new level of experience.
The private jet for the road – At the IAA 2021, Audi is presenting the Audi grandsphere concept study. Like a first class flight, the 5.35 m (17.6 ft.) long grandsphere sedan combines the luxury of private travel in the greatest of comfort with a comprehensive onboard experience offering. Level 4 automated driving makes new dimensions of freedom possible: in this mode, the interior turns into a spacious sphere of experience without a steering wheel, pedals, or displays. And the front seats become a first class lounge with maximum space, freer views, and access to all the functions of a holistic digital ecosystem that the Audi grandsphere is integrated into.
Audi has unveiled the first member of a new family of concept vehicles, a spectacular roadster. Audi skysphere concept is the name of the electric-powered, two-door convertible whose lines lead directly to the Audi design of tomorrow. With it, the brand is illustrating its vision for the progressive luxury segment of the future, in which the interior becomes an interactive space and the vehicle a platform for captivating experiences. This is being made possible thanks to autonomous driving, a revolutionary redesign of the interior, and a seamless digital ecosystem.
1932 DUESENBERG J FIGONI SPORTS TORPEDO NAMED BEST OF SHOW AT THE 71ST PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 21, 2022) — A unique Duesenberg reprised its early role as Concours winner by taking the top prize at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
This year, 220 cars from 19 countries and 33 states pulled onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the car named Best of Show was the 1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo of Lee R. Anderson Sr.
“This rare Duesenberg marries American might with European style,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “It did well in some early rallies and concours. Then, its history took a turn, with chassis separated from body. The story of its resurrection is one of pure passion.”
An American car last won Best of Show in 2013, when a 1934 Packard Twelve took the top spot. Duesenberg has long been the winningest American marque at Pebble Beach, with six prior wins; this win brings its total to seven.
“My goodness, we’re overwhelmed,” Penny Anderson exclaimed. “We just can’t believe we won Best of Show! We’ve met so many people through the years, enjoyed all the people that participate. It’s just a joy and an honor to be here.”
“We’ve been doing this for years, and we’ve come close in the past,“ said Lee, “but we’ve never won actually, so Penny is right, it’s overwhelming. All the preparation—the story behind this car is just amazing. There’s only one Figoni Duesenberg, ever ever, and it’s this one right here. So, it’s like all these things coming together to make a real champion. We’re so excited.”
This year’s race for Best of Show featured other strong contenders, including Fritz Burkard’s 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni & Falaschi Teardrop Coupé, Sam and Emily Mann’s 1930 Duesenberg J Graber Cabriolet, and Merle and Peter Mullin’s 1951 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Stabilimenti Farina Cabriolet.
The Pebble Beach Concours raised more than $2.67 million for charity this year, bringing the event’s total charitable donations to over $35 million to date. Through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, the primary charitable partner of the Concours, these funds will benefit more than 95 local charities, impacting the lives of more than 10,000 children annually in Monterey County.
Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, concluded its 18th annual Pebble Beach Auctions this weekend, realizing over $105 million in sales. Several star cars set new world records, including the 1990 Ferrari F40, which sold for $3,965,000, and the 1994 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport, which achieved $3,167,500. The top sale of the weekend was a stunningly elegant 1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante, which achieved a final sale price of $10,345,000.
The 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, and will celebrate famed coachbuilder Joseph Figoni and Pegaso. Additional 2023 features include Invicta, Mercedes-Benz S / SS / SSK, McLaren, Alvis, and American Dream Cars of the 1950s—with more features to be announced in the early fall. For more information on the Pebble Beach Concours visit www.pebblebeachconcours.net.
Complete List of 2022 Winners
BEST OF SHOW
1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo
Lee R. Anderson Sr., Naples, Florida
BEST OF SHOW NOMINEES
1937 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni & Falaschi Teardrop Coupe
The Pearl Collection/Fritz Burkard, Switzerland
1930 Duesenberg J Graber Cabriolet
Sam & Emily Mann, Englewood, New Jersey
1951 Talbot-Lago T26 Grand Sport Stabilimenti Farina Cabriolet
Merle & Peter Mullin, Los Angeles, California
ELEGANCE AWARDS
Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible
1932 Lincoln KB Murphy Roadster
John & Heather Mozart, Palo Alto, California
JB & Dorothy Nethercutt Most Elegant Closed Car
1937 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni & Falaschi Teardrop Coupe
The Pearl Collection/Fritz Burkard, Switzerland
Jules Heumann Most Elegant Open Car
1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo
Lee R. Anderson Sr., Naples, Florida
Strother MacMinn Most Elegant Sports Car
1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Zagato Berlinetta
Lee & Joan Herrington/The Herrington Collection, Bow, New Hampshire
1st: 1930 Duesenberg J Graber Cabriolet, Sam & Emily Mann, Englewood, New Jersey
2nd: 1938 Packard 1601 Eight Graber Cabriolet, Anne Brockinton Lee/The Robert M. Lee Automobile Collection, Sparks, Nevada
3rd: 1939 Delahaye 135 MS Graber Cabriolet, Peter Kappeler, Walchwil, Switzerland
Class P-2: Graber Coachwork Late
1st: 1953 Bentley Mark VI Graber Drophead Coupé, John Miller/John R Miller Enterprises, Salt Lake City, Utah
2nd: 1961 Alvis TD21 Graber Special Coupe, Ken Swanstrom, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
3rd: 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Graber Drophead Coupé, Gene Ponder, Marshall, Texas
Class R-1: 24 Hours of Le Mans Centennial Early
1st: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Scaglietti Berlinetta, David MacNeil, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2nd: 1953 Jaguar Lightweight C-type Race Car, Time to Drive Collection, Charlottesville, Virginia
3rd: 1937 BMW 328 NSKK Race Car, Stephen Bruno, Boca Raton, Florida
Class R-2: 24 Hours of Le Mans Centennial Late
1st: 1979 Porsche 935 K3 Coupe, Bruce Meyer, Beverly Hills, California
2nd: 1965 Alfa Romeo TZ2 Zagato Competition Berlinetta, The William Lyon Family, Newport Beach, California
3rd: 1964 Alpine M64 Coupé, Mitch McCullough, Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Class S: Otto Vu
1st: 1953 Siata 208CS Balbo Coupe, Larry & Jane Solomon, Palo Alto, California
2nd: 1954 Fiat 8V Zagato Coupe, New Canaan, Connecticut
3rd: 1953 Siata 208S Motto Spider, Scott & Jamie Cielewich, Winter Park, Florida
Class V: 1932 Ford Historic Hot Rods
1st: 1932 Ford Bob McGee Roadster, Bruce Meyer, Beverly Hills, California
2nd: 1932 Ford Pacific Gunsight Special Roadster, Kim McCullough, Pompton Plains, New Jersey
3rd: 1932 Ford Ian Cusey Roadster, Robert Owens, Wellington, Texas
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