{"id":499361,"date":"2021-08-16T11:25:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T18:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=122218"},"modified":"2024-12-29T17:18:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:18:07","slug":"1938-mercedes-benz-540k-wins-pebble-beach-best-of-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/1938-mercedes-benz-540k-wins-pebble-beach-best-of-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance (2021) – 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Wins Best of Show"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Long recognized as a superlative showcase of automotive history, the Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance made history of its own at the culmination of its 70th celebration: a total of 38 former Best of Show cars were on hand to welcome a new winner to their ranks.<\/p>\n

This year, 230 collector cars pulled onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance, and the car named Best of Show was the 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn Kurier belonging to The Keller Collection at The Pyramids in Petaluma, California.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Best of Show winner embodies so many sensational features\u2014styling, speed, and performance. Unveiled at the Berlin Auto Show and built to rule the new German Autobahn in 1938, this rare automobile is truly an example of beautiful German design,\u201d said Concours Chairman Sandra Button.<\/p>\n

When introduced, this 540K was applauded not only for its long, sweeping hood and aerodynamic design, echoing the legendary Silver Arrow Grand Prix cars, but also for its advanced engineering and superlative performance. Autobahn Kurier means \u201cHighway Kurier\u201d and references a period of German excellence beginning in the 1920s that culminated in the construction of the famous network of motorways. Mercedes made only two 540K Autobahn Kuriers, and this is the only one still in existence and still sporting its original equipment. This is the Kellers\u2019 third win at Pebble Beach, coming after a 1986 win with their 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Special Roadster and a 2001 win with their 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS Erdmann & Rossi Roadster.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s my triple crown,\u201d said Arturo Keller. \u201cThis is the only remaining car of its kind, and I am the second owner from new. It\u2019s a very special car, and we are very happy.\u201d The car was last restored in 2006, and has continued to be shown, rallied, and toured since then. The Kellers also go home with the Elegance in Motion Trophy.<\/p>\n

This win is the ninth for Mercedes-Benz, tying the marque with Bugatti for the most Best of Shows at Pebble Beach.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s race for Best of Show featured other strong contenders, including Joanie & Scott Kriens\u2019 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coup\u00e9; the 1966 Ferrari 365 P Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale shown by RQ Collections; and Jonathan & Wendy Segal\u2019s 1956 Maserati A6G Zagato Coup\u00e9.<\/p>\n

The Pebble Beach Concours raised more than $1.75 million for charity this year, bringing the event\u2019s total charitable donations to over $32 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.<\/p>\n

The 71st Pebble Beach Concours d\u2019Elegance will take place on Sunday, August 21, 2022, and will celebrate Lincoln and Talbot-Lago Grand Sport, with additional special classes to be announced soon. For more information on the Pebble Beach Concours visit www.pebblebeachconcours.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Complete List of 2021 Winners<\/em><\/h3>\n

BEST OF SHOW<\/h3>\n

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn Kurier<\/p>\n

The Keller Collection at The Pyramids, Petaluma, California<\/p>\n

BEST OF SHOW NOMINEES<\/h3>\n

1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coup\u00e9<\/p>\n

Joanie & Scott Kriens, Saratoga, California<\/p>\n

1966 Ferrari 365 P Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale<\/p>\n

RQ Collections, The Woodlands, Texas<\/p>\n

1956 Maserati A6G Zagato Coup\u00e9<\/p>\n

Jonathan & Wendy Segal, San Diego, California<\/p>\n

ELEGANCE AWARDS<\/h3>\n

Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible<\/strong><\/p>\n

1936 Lancia Astura Series III Tipo Bocca Pinin Farina Cabriolet<\/p>\n

Robert Bishop, Palm Beach, Florida<\/p>\n

J. B. & Dorothy Nethercutt Most Elegant Closed Car<\/strong><\/p>\n

1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic<\/p>\n

Merle & Peter Mullin and Melani & Rob Walton, Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n

Jules Heumann Most Elegant Open Car<\/strong><\/p>\n

1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Spider<\/p>\n

John & Heather Mozart, Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n

Strother MacMinn Most Elegant Sports Car<\/strong><\/p>\n

1956 Maserati A6G Zagato Coup\u00e9<\/p>\n

Jonathan & Wendy Segal, San Diego, California<\/p>\n

SPECIAL AWARDS<\/h3>\n

Alec Ulmann Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Million-Guiet Torpedo<\/p>\n

Jonathan Feiber & Heather Buhr, Atherton, California<\/p>\n

Ansel Adams Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1914 Packard 1-38 Five Passenger Phaeton<\/p>\n

Joe & Janice Conzonire, San Marino, California<\/p>\n

ArtCenter College of Design Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1963 Iso Grifo A3\/L Prototype Bertone Coupe<\/p>\n

Peter Wilde, Brookline, Massachusetts<\/p>\n

Briggs Cunningham Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1924 Miller 122\/91 Boyle Special<\/p>\n

Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, Florida<\/p>\n

Chairman\u2019s Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1929 Bugatti Type 35B Grand Prix<\/p>\n

The Pearl Collection\/Fritz Burkard, Switzerland<\/p>\n

Charles A. Chayne Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1925 Lancia Lambda Casaro Roadster<\/p>\n

Paul & Victoria Tullius, Chico, California<\/p>\n

Classic Car Club of America Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1933 Duesenberg SJ “Twenty Grand” Rollston Arlington Torpedo Sedan<\/p>\n

The Nethercutt Collection\/Helen & Jack Nethercutt, Sylmar, California<\/p>\n

Dean Batchelor Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1926 Miller 91 Perfect Circle Special<\/p>\n

Tom & Suzie Barbour, Bellvue, Colorado<\/p>\n

Elegance in Motion Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn Kurier<\/p>\n

The Keller Collection at The Pyramids, Petaluma, California<\/p>\n

Enzo Ferrari Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Superfast Pinin Farina Coupe Speciale<\/p>\n

Anne Brockinton Lee\/Robert M. Lee Automobile Collection, Reno, Nevada<\/p>\n

FIVA Postwar Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham<\/p>\n

Kirk Wentland & Lawrence Camuso, San Jose, California<\/p>\n

FIVA Prewar Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1908 Bailey Electric Victoria Phaeton<\/p>\n

Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Brookline, Massachusetts<\/p>\n

The French Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n

1937 Delahaye 135 M Chapron Cabriolet<\/p>\n

Tom McGough Sr. & Tom McGough Jr., North Oaks, Minnesota<\/p>\n

Gran Turismo Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1969 Ferrari 512 S Berlinetta<\/p>\n

Pierre Mellinger, Crans Montana, Switzerland<\/p>\n

Lincoln Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1923 Lincoln L Brunn Roadster<\/p>\n

Mike & Diane Barrett, Nooksack, Washington<\/p>\n

Lorin Tryon Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anne Brockinton Lee<\/p>\n

Lucius Beebe Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Special Brougham<\/p>\n

David & Teresa Disiere, Southlake, Texas<\/p>\n

Mercedes-Benz Star of Excellence Award<\/strong><\/p>\n

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster<\/p>\n

Richard & Melanie Lundquist, Palos Verdes Estates, California<\/p>\n

Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Schapiro-Schebera Skiff<\/p>\n

Sam & Emily Mann, Englewood, New Jersey<\/p>\n

The Phil Hill Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n

1953 Jaguar C-Type Roadster<\/p>\n

Tom & Gwen Price, Larkspur, California<\/p>\n

Tony Hulman Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1926 Miller 122 Locomobile Junior 8 Special<\/p>\n

The Richard H. Driehaus Collection, Chicago, Illinois<\/p>\n

The Vitesse ~ Elegance Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n

1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Scaglietti Berlinetta<\/p>\n

Audrey & Martin Gruss, Palm Beach, Florida<\/p>\n

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CLASS AWARDS<\/h3>\n

Class A-1: ANTIQUE<\/strong><\/p>\n

1st: 1910 Winton 17 Seven Passenger Touring, Schuster Family, Redding, Connecticut<\/p>\n

2nd: 1914 Packard 1-38 Five Passenger Phaeton, Joe & Janice Conzonire, San Marino, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1910 Peerless 27 Rois des Belges Tourer, Robert & Jackie Lederer, South Barrington, Illinois<\/p>\n

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Class A-2: Early Electric Cars<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1912 Rauch & Lang TC4 Brougham, John W. Rich Jr., Gilberton, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

2nd: 1905 Columbia Mark XXXV Brougham, Mary & Ted Stahl, Chesterfield, Michigan<\/p>\n

3rd: 1901 Columbia Mark XXXI Victoria Phaeton, Nick Grewal, Sanbornton, New Hampshire<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class B: Vintage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1920 Packard 3-35 Twin Six Runabout, Timothy & Dennis Heywood, Frankfort, Illinois<\/p>\n

2nd: 1916 Packard 1-25 Twin Six Runabout, Nicholas & Shelley Schorsch, Newport, Rhode Island<\/p>\n

3rd: 1924 Pierce-Arrow Model 33 4 Passenger Touring, Tony Wollesen, San Jose, California<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class C: American Classic<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1933 Auburn 12-161A Speedster, Steven Moore, Incline Village, Nevada<\/p>\n

2nd: 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton, Laura & Jack Boyd Smith Jr., Elkhart, Indiana<\/p>\n

3rd: 1932 Chrysler CL Custom Imperial LeBaron Convertible Sedan, Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo Nannini, Pine Grove, California<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class D: Packard<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1936 Packard 1407 Twelve Coupe Roadster, Neal & Susan Ryan, Smithtown, New York<\/p>\n

2nd: 1937 Packard 1507 Twelve Coupe, Jeffrey Mihaly, San Leandro, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1937 Packard 1508 Twelve Rollston Convertible Victoria, Jean & Don Ghareeb, Birmingham, Alabama<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class G: Duesenberg<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1930 Duesenberg J Murphy Dual Cowl Phaeton, Ross & Beth Myers, Boyertown, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

2nd: 1933 Duesenberg SJ Murphy Convertible Berline, Jeannie & Rob Hilarides, Visalia, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1931 Duesenberg J Weymann Tapertail Speedster, The William Lyon Family, Newport Beach, California<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class H: Rolls-Royce Prewar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Schapiro-Schebera Skiff, Sam & Emily Mann, Englewood, New Jersey<\/p>\n

2nd: 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental Carlton Drophead Coup\u00e9, Stephen Brauer, St. Louis, Missouri<\/p>\n

3rd: 1914 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Barker Landaulette, James & Nancy Scharfeld, Avon Lake, Ohio<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class I: Mercedes-Benz Prewar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn Kurier, The Keller Collection at The Pyramids, Petaluma, California<\/p>\n

2nd: 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, Richard & Melanie Lundquist, Palos Verdes Estates, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1927 Mercedes-Benz SS Armbruster Cabriolet, The Keller Collection at The Pyramids, Petaluma, California<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class J-1: European Classic Sports<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coup\u00e9, Joanie & Scott Kriens, Saratoga, California<\/p>\n

2nd: 1925 Lancia Lambda Casaro Roadster, Paul & Victoria Tullius, Chico, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Figoni Cabriolet, David Raisbeck, Sanibel, Florida<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class J-2: European Classic Touring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Touring Coup\u00e9, Don & Max Behrens, Manhattan Beach, California<\/p>\n

2nd: 1928 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A S Castagna Landaulet, Peter & Jennifer Gleeson, Edmonds, Washington<\/p>\n

3rd: 1937 Delahaye 135 M Chapron Cabriolet, Tom McGough Sr. & Tom McGough Jr., North Oaks, Minnesota<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class L-1: Prewar Preservation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1933 Packard 1006 Twelve Dietrich Convertible Runabout, John & Heather Mozart, Palo Alto, California<\/p>\n

2nd: 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GT Touring Coup\u00e9, Jack Braam Ruben, Maastricht, The Netherlands<\/p>\n

3rd: 1930 Packard Deluxe Eight 745 Dietrich Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton, Lynn & Michael Harling, Dallas, Texas<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class L-2: Postwar Preservation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1969 Porsche 917PA Spyder, Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, Florida<\/p>\n

2nd: 1956 Porsche 356A Carrera Reutter Coupe, Chuck House, Bermuda Dunes, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, Kirk Wentland & Lawrence Camuso, San Jose, California<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class M-1: Ferrari Grand Touring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB Scaglietti Berlinetta, John Paul Rowan, Savannah, Georgia<\/p>\n

2nd: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS\/4 Scaglietti NART Spyder, Jon & Kim Shirley, Medina, Washington<\/p>\n

3rd: 1968 Ferrari 206 GT Dino Scaglietti Coupe, Ron Hein, Montecito, California<\/p>\n

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Class M-2: Ferrari Competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Scaglietti Berlinetta, Aaron & Sasha Hsu, New York, New York<\/p>\n

2nd: 1951 Ferrari 340 America Touring Barchetta, Mr. Kevin Cogan, Louisville, Kentucky<\/p>\n

3rd: 1957 Ferrari 250 GT LWB Scaglietti Berlinetta, Audrey & Martin Gruss, Palm Beach, Florida<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class N: Iso<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1963 Iso Grifo A3\/L Prototype Bertone Coupe, Peter Wilde, Brookline, Massachusetts<\/p>\n

2nd: 1967 Iso Grifo GL Bertone Coupe, Paul & Natalie Roesler, Ross, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1965 Iso Rivolta GT Bertone Coupe, Buddy Pepp, Beverly Hills, California<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class O-1: Postwar Racing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1964 Porsche 904 GTS Coupe, The Ingram Collection, Durham, North Carolina<\/p>\n

2nd: 1966 Ford GT40 Mark I Coupe, Janus Associates, San Clemente, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1959 Porsche RSK Wendler Spyder, Steven Adler, New Vernon, New Jersey<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class O-2: Postwar Sports<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1956 Maserati A6G Zagato Coup\u00e9, Jonathan & Wendy Segal, San Diego, California<\/p>\n

2nd: 1964 ATS 2500 GTS Allemano Sports Coup\u00e9, Stephen Bell Classic Investments Inc., Englewood, Colorado<\/p>\n

3rd: 1958 BMW 507 Series II Roadster, William H. & Cheryl K. Swanson, Arroyo Grande, California<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class O-3: Postwar Touring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Fleetwood Sedan, Jean & Don Ghareeb, Birmingham, Alabama<\/p>\n

2nd: 1954 Chrysler GS-1 Ghia Coupe, John H. White, Sacramento, California<\/p>\n

3rd: 1965 Aston Martin DB5\/C Touring Drophead Coup\u00e9, Jim & Nancy Utaski, Princeton, New Jersey<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class P-1: Pinin Farina Prewar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1938 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet, Filippo Sole, Milan, Italy<\/p>\n

2nd: 1935 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet, Piet Janssen, Lottum, The Netherlands<\/p>\n

3rd: 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Pinin Farina Cabriolet, Lawrence Auriana, Greenwich, Connecticut<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class P-2: Pininfarina Postwar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1953 Lancia Aurelia Pinin Farina PF200 C Spider, Anne Brockinton Lee\/Robert M. Lee Automobile Collection, Reno, Nevada<\/p>\n

2nd: 1948 Lancia Aprilia Pinin Farina Spider, Joe Capasso, Glastonbury, Connecticut<\/p>\n

3rd: 1948 Bentley Mark VI Facel-M\u00e9tallon Cresta Coup\u00e9, Fred & Donna Kriz, Monaco<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class P-3: Pinin Farina Ferrari Early<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1953 Ferrari 375 America Pinin Farina Coupe, Jamie & Cecilia Muldoon, Guadalajara, Mexico<\/p>\n

2nd: 1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Pinin Farina Cabriolet, Kim & Stephen Bruno, Boca Raton, Florida<\/p>\n

3rd: 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Pinin Farina Coupe Speciale, Rare Wheels Collection, Windermore, Florida<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class P-4: Pininfarina Ferrari Late<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1966 Ferrari 365 P Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale, RQ Collections, The Woodlands, Texas<\/p>\n

2nd: 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale, Lee & Joan Herrington\/The Herrington Collection, Bow, New Hampshire<\/p>\n

3rd: 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Pininfarina Cabriolet, Peter Kalikow, New York, New York<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class Q: Porsche 917<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1969 Porsche 917K Coupe, Chris MacAllister, Indianapolis, Indiana<\/p>\n

2nd: 1972 Porsche 917\/10 Can-Am Spyder, Mouse Motors, Chicago, Illinois<\/p>\n

3rd: 1973 Porsche 917\/30 Can-Am Spyder, Rob Kauffman\/RK Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class R: La Carrera Panamericana 1950-54<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico Vignale Berlinetta, Les Wexner, New Albany, Ohio<\/p>\n

2nd: 1953 Ferrari 340\/375 MM Vignale Spyder, Bruce R. McCaw, Redmond, Washington<\/p>\n

3rd: 1954 OSCA MT4 1500 Morelli Spyder, Michael & Katharina Leventhal, Beverly Hills, California<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class S: Lamborghini Countach 50th Anniversary<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Series III Bertone Berlinetta, Robert Bishop, Palm Beach, Florida<\/p>\n

2nd: 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 \u201cPeriscopica\u201d Bertone Berlinetta, Mouse Motors, Chicago, Illinois<\/p>\n

3rd: 1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole Bertone Berlinetta, Jeffrey Ajluni, Washington, DC<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Class V: Miller<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1st: 1926 Miller 91 Perfect Circle Special, Tom & Suzie Barbour, Bellvue, Colorado<\/p>\n

2nd: 1926 Miller 122 Locomobile Junior 8 Special, The Richard H. Driehaus Collection, Chicago, Illinois<\/p>\n

3rd: 1924 Miller 122\/91\u00a0 Boyle Special, Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, Florida\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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