Celebrating most prestigious, and junkers, of automobile world
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance showcases prestigious collector cars, celebrating their elegance and value. In contrast, the Concours d'Lemons honors less desirable vehicles, offering a humorous take on automotive culture. Both events highlight the diverse appreciation for automobiles among enthusiasts.
- ▪The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an invite-only event that features some of the most exclusive collector cars in the world.
- ▪The Concours d'Lemons, created in 2009, celebrates less desirable cars with categories like 'Soul Sucking Japanese Appliance' and 'Rust Belt American Junk.'
- ▪Participants at the Concours d'Lemons share personal stories about their vehicles, emphasizing a connection that often lacks with high-end cars.
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Sunday Morning Celebrating the most prestigious, and the junkers, of the automobile world .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } By Lee Cowan Lee Cowan National Correspondent, "CBS News Sunday Morning" Lee Cowan is an Emmy-award-winning journalist serving as a national correspondent and substitute anchor for "CBS News Sunday Morning." Read Full Bio Lee Cowan May 24, 2026 / 10:41 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google On the central coast of California, car enthusiasts can marvel at the most prestigious and the junkers of the automobile world, all in one weekend. No place celebrates the elegance of the automobile quite like the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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