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Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at 74th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The 1924 Hispano-Suiza won Best of Show after a meticulous two-year restoration, selected from 229 cars at the prestigious event, which raised over $4 million for charity.
- On Aug. 17, 2025, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance awarded Best of Show to a 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo shown by Penny and Lee Anderson Sr., beating out 174 cars from 22 countries and 31 US states.
- Amid Pebble Beach's tradition of honoring inter-war classics, RM Auto Restoration's two-year restoration using vintage wood took over 12,000 hours, highlighting craftsmanship.
- The car's mahogany bodywork by Henri Chasseriaux and Nieuport-Astra, assembled from dozens of ⅛-inch wood strips with 8,500 rivets, was highlighted at the event.
- The Pebble Beach Concours has already raised more than $4 million this year, and through the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, these funds will benefit nearly 100 local nonprofits.
- Next year the 75th Celebration will be held at The Lodge at Pebble Beach on August 16, 2026, featuring Ferrari and Vignale, with more details to be announced this fall.
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Wooden Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at Pebble Beach
What’s noteworthy about a 101-year-old wooden car? In the case of a 1924 Hispano-Suiza, the answer isn’t just that it’s currently running more than a century after it was first built. This very classic car also won the top prize at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo, owned by Naples, Florida, residents Penny and Lee Anderson Sr., was named Best of Show at this year’s Concours d’Elegance. …
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Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at 74th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
2025 Charitable Donations Surpass $4 Million
1924 Hispano-Suiza takes 2025 Best of Show at Pebble Beach's Concours d'Elegance
Hundreds of historic cars showcased on the central coast this week, all leading up to today. Fans flocking to marvel at the unique models — from future concepts to classics and vintage.A 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C took home the title as the 2025 Best of Show, a decision that many there said took longer than expected, considering the many qualified contenders.
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