Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

TV Legend Jay Leno Narrates McPherson College’s Historic Finish at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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McPherson College announced today that legendary television host and comedian Jay Leno will narrate “The Path to Pebble,” a documentary that tells the incredible story of McPherson College’s decade-long journey to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the most prestigious car show in the world culminating in a historic podium finish in August 2023.

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  • McPherson College announced today that legendary television host and comedian Jay Leno will narrate “The Path to Pebble,” a documentary that tells the incredible story of McPherson College’s decade-long journey to compete at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the most prestigious car show in the world culminating in a historic podium finish in August 2023.
  • A special “sneak peek” for the public will take place in McPherson on February 13 at 7 p.m. at the McPherson Opera House.
  • In 2023, McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet – restored entirely by students of the college’s Automotive Restoration program – secured second in class at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
  • The victory marked the first time in Concours history that an entirely student-restored car has ranked in the top three in class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Broad Arrow Announces Historic 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder “Lucybelle III” as Highlight Consignment for Upcoming Amelia Island Auction this March 1-2, 2024

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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The Porsche 718 RSK Spyder has an impressive period history having been sold new to American race car driver and former Le Mans winner Ed Hugus.

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  • The Porsche 718 RSK Spyder has an impressive period history having been sold new to American race car driver and former Le Mans winner Ed Hugus.
  • Broad Arrow will kickstart its 2023 calendar with the company’s inaugural Amelia Auction and debut as the official auction of The Amelia.
  • Set for March 1-2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, the Amelia Auction will feature exceptional collector cars ranging from pre-war classics to modern supercars.
  • Collectors interested in consigning their car(s) to this world-class event are invited to contact a Broad Arrow specialist via broadarrowauctions.com .

One-Off 1946 Delahaye 135 M Roadster with Singular Coachwork by Abbott Set to Shine at Broad Arrow 2024 Amelia Auction

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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This particular Delahaye 135 M, with its disappearing top and gracefully flowing fenders, is a testament to the timeless allure of Delahaye coupled with the exquisite artistry of British coachbuilder E.D.

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  • This particular Delahaye 135 M, with its disappearing top and gracefully flowing fenders, is a testament to the timeless allure of Delahaye coupled with the exquisite artistry of British coachbuilder E.D.
  • Introduced in 1935, the Delahaye 135 series made waves with a new chassis housing a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine.
  • The 135 M followed suit, featuring a slightly larger powerplant and offering various carburetor configurations for increased horsepower.
  • The handsome Delahaye, offered out of half-century long ownership, joins the recently announced 2020 McLaren Speedtail as early highlights for the Amelia Island auction.

Six Measures Faraday Future Is Taking to Protect Stockholder Interests and a Review of 30 Company Achievements Since the End of 2022

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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The Company is developing a series of measures to help identify and, if found, combat potential abusive or illegal short-selling activities.

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  • The Company is developing a series of measures to help identify and, if found, combat potential abusive or illegal short-selling activities.
  • Below is a summary of actions we are taking to protect stockholder interests.
  • Six measures the Company is taking to protect stockholder interests.
  • Since FF GP nominated the majority of the board members around the end of 2022, FF has made 30 significant improvements.

Faraday Future Releases Interview Video with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Chairperson Sandra Button

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) ("Faraday Future", “FF” or "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, shared a video interview with Sandra Button, Chair of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the World’s top luxury car collection exhibition.

Key Points: 
  • Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (Nasdaq: FFIE) ("Faraday Future", “FF” or "Company"), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, shared a video interview with Sandra Button, Chair of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the World’s top luxury car collection exhibition.
  • The discussion included enlightening automotive trends and an interview hosted by World champion race car driver Justin Bell.
  • Mr. Bell recently joined the second group of FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance spire users and became an FF Developer Co-Creation Officer.
  • Mr. Bell interviewed YT Jia, Faraday Future Founder and CPUO, along with Faraday Future’s Head of Product and Mobility Ecosystem, Max Ma.

Mercedes-Benz 540K Named Best of Show at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A prewar Mercedes-Benz roadster that was first owned by King Mohammad Zahir Shah of Afghanistan—one of just three similar cars surviving in the world today—was awarded the top prize at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

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  • This year, 216 cars from 18 countries and 30 states pulled onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and the car named Best of Show was a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster presented by Jim Patterson of the Patterson Collection in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • "This 540K balances strength with sweeping lines and style, and its history is unique," said Concours Chairman Sandra Button.
  • Prior to this win, Bugatti and Mercedes-Benz were tied with the most Best of Show wins at Pebble Beach.
  • The Pebble Beach Concours raised more than $2.68 million for charity this year, bringing the event's total charitable donations to over $37 million to date.

The Bentley Bacalar That Inspired Flexjet Aircraft Interiors Featured at Monterey Car Week

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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At The Quail, attendees will get to admire the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar motorcar that inspired the Bacalar Project aircraft interiors of a Flexjet Gulfstream G650 and a Flexjet Sikorsky S-76 helicopter.

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  • At The Quail, attendees will get to admire the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar motorcar that inspired the Bacalar Project aircraft interiors of a Flexjet Gulfstream G650 and a Flexjet Sikorsky S-76 helicopter.
  • “Flexjet Owners are passionately knowledgeable about not only the aircraft in which we fly them but the automobiles they drive,” said Flexjet Chief Marketing Officer Lauren Florian.
  • “Monterey Car Week historically has been the high point of automotive excellence in the United States, and as such has always aligned with our approach to private aviation and the interests of our aircraft Owners.
  • Monterey Car Week is part of a multicity excursion showcase for the Bentley Bacalar automobile, aircraft and helicopter trio.

Historic Finish at Pebble Beach: Student-Restored Mercedes-Benz Captures Second in Class at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet secured second in class at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

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  • McPherson College’s 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet secured second in class at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
  • The vintage car – entirely restored by the students of the college’s Automotive Restoration program – won second in class for the Postwar Luxury category.
  • The victory marks the first time in Concours history that an entirely student-restored car has ranked in the top three in class at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230820185060/en/
    McPherson College driving across the ramp at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

NWTN Showcases "New Premium" and the "Next Generation of Mobility" with the Premiere of the Rabdan MUSE at Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance

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Sunday, August 20, 2023
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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWTN Inc. (Nasdaq: NWTN), an eco-conscious mobility technology company bringing passenger-centric green premium mobility solutions to the world ("NWTN"), today premiered the Rabdan MUSE, [a model of NWTN's Rabdan brand of electric vehicles ("EV")] and NWTN's vision for the future of mobility, at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California. 

Key Points: 
  • Rabdan is NWTN's premium mobility brand that represents technological innovation, intelligent comfort, seamless power, and noble luxury.
  • Together, they form a cohesive representation of what the MUSE model is meant to embody and offer to its passengers.
  • A U-shaped panoramic screen replaces the traditional instrumental panel, providing front passengers an ecosystem with cutting-edge built-in office and entertainment technologies.
  • MUSE color and material harmony echoes the green and advanced values of the project with only sustainable materials applying throughout the interior.

NWTN Showcases "New Premium" and the "Next Generation of Mobility" with the Premiere of the Rabdan MUSE at Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance

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Sunday, August 20, 2023
PEBBLE, Gravity Zero, Travel, EV, MUSE, Internet of things, Perception, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Individual, SUV, Science, Philosophy, Sense, Budd SPV-2000, Ecosystem, Transport, Relaxation, SPV, Amusement park, Tourism, Design, Rail transport, Industrial design, Rabdan Academy

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWTN Inc. (Nasdaq: NWTN), an eco-conscious mobility technology company bringing passenger-centric green premium mobility solutions to the world ("NWTN"), today premiered the Rabdan MUSE, [a model of NWTN's Rabdan brand of electric vehicles ("EV")] and NWTN's vision for the future of mobility, at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California. 

Key Points: 
  • Rabdan is NWTN's premium mobility brand that represents technological innovation, intelligent comfort, seamless power, and noble luxury.
  • Together, they form a cohesive representation of what the MUSE model is meant to embody and offer to its passengers.
  • A U-shaped panoramic screen replaces the traditional instrumental panel, providing front passengers an ecosystem with cutting-edge built-in office and entertainment technologies.
  • MUSE color and material harmony echoes the green and advanced values of the project with only sustainable materials applying throughout the interior.