The 2020 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is only the latest in a long streak of automotive events (and not only) to be cancelled over fears surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
In a press statement, the show’s organizers said that the 2020 edition will not take place this summer, as the new virus could spread among attendees and the situation could get out of hand.
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“My heart goes out to all of the people who are involved in the Pebble Beach Concours, and who are impacted by this decision. Many of our entrants have been working on a special car for years, and this was to be their moment”, said Sandra Button, Concours Chairman. “Some of our overseas entrants were nearing the point of putting their cars on boats and planes, and their own travel arrangements have long been made. The same is true for many of our international cadre of judges.”
The organizers had only just recently completed the car selection process and notified entrants of their acceptance earlier this month. The 70th edition of the show was supposed to open its doors on August 16, although now, tickets already purchased will be valid for next year’s event scheduled for August 15, 2021. Those who want to be reimbursed will have to send an email to info(at)pebblebeachconcours.net.
On a more positive note, features for next year’s Concours will remain as planned. As a result, visitors will see “a display of past Best of Show winners along the edge of Stillwater Cove, and special classes focusing on Pininfarina coachwork, Porsche 917, Talbot-Lago Grand Sport, Miller racing, Iso, Early Electrics and the Carrera Panamericana”, the show’s organizers said.
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