SET of 25 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Dash Plaques 1988, 1992-2015
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Set of 25 Pebble Beach Concours dash plaques from 1988 and 1992-2015. Finely made, variously, of heavy pewter and enameled brass and stainless. All in exceptional condition. SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS BELOW. Note: 1998 and 2008 plaques not pictured.
Included in this set:
1988—super-rare Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance dash plaque from the 1988 event, featuring a streamlined car—perhaps a 1930s Delahaye— against an enameled blue background. This is a crazily rare—about 200 produced—dash plaque featuring the striking contrast between the blue-green enamel and the copper-toned car and background scenery, which are rendered in fantastic relief. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm).
1992—featuring a beautiful 1930s Delahaye roadster, speeding along the northern California coast with a cypress tree against a setting sun. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of 250.
1993—featuring a beautiful 1931 Cadillac 452 V-16 Pinin Farina Boattail Speedster owned by Robert Lee. Rendered in beautiful relief from Nicola Wood's 1993 event poster art. The Cadillac is parked on an immense satin sheet along the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of only 350.
1994—featuring the unmistakable 1953 Pegaso Z 102 B 2.8 Litre Berlinetta Touring car, known by the nickname, “Thrill.” In the background, a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta Speciale built for Ingrid Bergman. Measures approximately 3 1/8” x 2 3/8” (8 x 6cm). Limited edition of 350.
1995—featuring the 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Town Brougham owned by noted automobile collector and restorer, J.B. Nethercutt. Quite a faithful rendition of Dennis Brown’s artwork for the 1995 event poster. In addition to the Phantom II, which won Best of Show in 1992, the plaque features a world-famous Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, which won the Dewar Trophy for its performance in a non-stop 15,000 mile run. Measures approximately 3 1/8” x 2 1/2" (8 x 6cm). Limited edition of 350.
1996—featuring the unmistakable Zagato-bodied 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). A wonderfully detailed rendition of Ken Dallison's artwork for the 1996 event poster. The relief, depth of field, and fine work on this plaque are incredible. Limited edition of 850.
1997—featuring a Stanley Runabout and, in the background, a Stanley Touring Car. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). A fantastic rendering of Nicola Wood's artwork for the 1997 event poster. Limited edition of 950.
1998—featuring a beautiful rendition of Barry Rowe's event poster, in which elegantly attired spectators are gathered beneath the pines on the 18th fairway, around a Minerva AKS Tourer and a dual cockpit cycle fendered Minerva. Dash plaque measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of 750.
1999—featuring the long, sleek profile of a 1934 Packard Model 1108 Dietrich Sport Sedan and, in the foreground, a Lagonda drophead. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Quite a faithful rendition of Barry Rowe's artwork for the 1999 event poster. Amazing relief and depth of field. Limited edition of 750.
2000—featuring a Mercedes 540K in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of 750.
2001—featuring a vintage Mercedes-Benz on the lawn behind the Lodge at Pebble Beach—fantastic detail and relief. Dash plaque measures approximately 4" x 4" (10 x 10cm). Limited edition of 1200.
2002—featuring a hood ornament from an early 1930s Cadillac, with the Lone Cypress in the background. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of 1,500.
2003—super-sized plaque featuring a stylized 1930s Bugatti against an equally stylized and colorful golf course background that suggests the car's placement at the 18th hole at Pebble Beach. Fantastic relief, as the car is raised above the golf course in the background. Colorful enameled insets. Measures approximately 5" x 3" (13 x 8cm). Limited edition of 1,100.
2004—another super-sized plaque, this one featuring the Ferrari prancing horse behind the grille of a vintage Rolls-Royce. Very heavy pewter on which the chiseled and flowing lines of the stallion make an interesting contrast with the angular lines of the grille and circular headlights. Measures approximately 4 1/2" x 4" (11.5 x 10cm). Limited edition of 1100.
2005—featuring a vintage Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B racer barreling out of the scene with the Lone Cypress in the background. Measures 3 3/4" x 2 5/8" (9.5 x 7cm). Limited edition of 1300.
2006—featuring an aero-inspired Voisin in motion, with its distinctive "Voisin Eagle" mascot —variously interpreted as an elegantly simplified rendering of Icarus or the Falcon of Horus—leading the way. In any case, this dash plaque is colorful, full of motion, and evocative of Voisin's aeronautical roots. Limited edition of 1,500.
2007—featuring the venerable Aston Martin DBR1 LeMans-spec racer at speed. Limited edition of 1,400.
2008—featuring the V16 Cadillac. Limited edition of 1,500.
2009—featuring a vintage Bugatti driving along the coast with the Lone Cypress in the background.
2010—featuring the front end of a Pierce Arrow, with the instantly recognizable archer mascot. Limited edition of 1,200.
2011—featuring a Mercedes-Benz 540K. Limited edition of 1,200.
2012—featuring the 1910 swan-shaped Brooke 25/30 commissioned by Robert Nicholl "Scotty" Mattewson, a Scottish expat, and eventually sold to the Maharaja of Nabha. The car, with its witty and sometimes over-the-top special features, made a splash even among the sometimes-jaw-dropping assemblage of Maharaja cars. Limited edition of 1,200.
2013—featuring a 1930s Lincoln in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach. Limited edition of 1,200.
2014—featuring a 1930 Ruxton Model C, one of those featured at the 2014 Concours, where most of the remaining Ruxtons gathered. These brightly-colored, front-wheel-drive cars were manufactured by New Era Motors Company in New York in 1929 and 1930. Limited edition of 1,400.
2015—featuring a duPont speedster, complete with Woodlite headlamps and iconic Lalique eagle mascot barreling along the rugged central California coast with the Lone Cypress in the background. duPont was a featured marque at the 2015 event. Limited edition of 1,425.
Looking for other Pebble Beach Concours collectibles?
We have a widely varied inventory of Pebble Beach Concours collectibles ranging from the common to the obscure to the unique and occasionally absurd. Please inquire if you are interested in a general category of collectibles such as original and reprinted posters, programs, dash plaques, clothing, or photographs—or looking for something specific such as a judge’s portfolio, entrant gift, or necktie.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
Plaques will be handled and packed with care. Will ship in high-quality protective packaging to ensure you receive your items in the condition shown.
We want you to be completely happy with your purchases. Unless otherwise noted in the description, everything we sell is returnable for any reason. Please contact us to discuss your concerns so we can work with you to make it right. If we cannot, we will issue a full refund for your returned item.
Set of 25 Pebble Beach Concours dash plaques from 1988 and 1992-2015. Finely made, variously, of heavy pewter and enameled brass and stainless. All in exceptional condition. SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS BELOW. Note: 1998 and 2008 plaques not pictured.
Included in this set:
1988—super-rare Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance dash plaque from the 1988 event, featuring a streamlined car—perhaps a 1930s Delahaye— against an enameled blue background. This is a crazily rare—about 200 produced—dash plaque featuring the striking contrast between the blue-green enamel and the copper-toned car and background scenery, which are rendered in fantastic relief. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm).
1992—featuring a beautiful 1930s Delahaye roadster, speeding along the northern California coast with a cypress tree against a setting sun. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of 250.
1993—featuring a beautiful 1931 Cadillac 452 V-16 Pinin Farina Boattail Speedster owned by Robert Lee. Rendered in beautiful relief from Nicola Wood's 1993 event poster art. The Cadillac is parked on an immense satin sheet along the 18th fairway at Pebble Beach. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of only 350.
1994—featuring the unmistakable 1953 Pegaso Z 102 B 2.8 Litre Berlinetta Touring car, known by the nickname, “Thrill.” In the background, a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Berlinetta Speciale built for Ingrid Bergman. Measures approximately 3 1/8” x 2 3/8” (8 x 6cm). Limited edition of 350.
1995—featuring the 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Brewster Town Brougham owned by noted automobile collector and restorer, J.B. Nethercutt. Quite a faithful rendition of Dennis Brown’s artwork for the 1995 event poster. In addition to the Phantom II, which won Best of Show in 1992, the plaque features a world-famous Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, which won the Dewar Trophy for its performance in a non-stop 15,000 mile run. Measures approximately 3 1/8” x 2 1/2" (8 x 6cm). Limited edition of 350.
1996—featuring the unmistakable Zagato-bodied 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). A wonderfully detailed rendition of Ken Dallison's artwork for the 1996 event poster. The relief, depth of field, and fine work on this plaque are incredible. Limited edition of 850.
1997—featuring a Stanley Runabout and, in the background, a Stanley Touring Car. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). A fantastic rendering of Nicola Wood's artwork for the 1997 event poster. Limited edition of 950.
1998—featuring a beautiful rendition of Barry Rowe's event poster, in which elegantly attired spectators are gathered beneath the pines on the 18th fairway, around a Minerva AKS Tourer and a dual cockpit cycle fendered Minerva. Dash plaque measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of 750.
1999—featuring the long, sleek profile of a 1934 Packard Model 1108 Dietrich Sport Sedan and, in the foreground, a Lagonda drophead. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Quite a faithful rendition of Barry Rowe's artwork for the 1999 event poster. Amazing relief and depth of field. Limited edition of 750.
2000—featuring a Mercedes 540K in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of 750.
2001—featuring a vintage Mercedes-Benz on the lawn behind the Lodge at Pebble Beach—fantastic detail and relief. Dash plaque measures approximately 4" x 4" (10 x 10cm). Limited edition of 1200.
2002—featuring a hood ornament from an early 1930s Cadillac, with the Lone Cypress in the background. Measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2" (7.5 x 6cm). Limited edition of 1,500.
2003—super-sized plaque featuring a stylized 1930s Bugatti against an equally stylized and colorful golf course background that suggests the car's placement at the 18th hole at Pebble Beach. Fantastic relief, as the car is raised above the golf course in the background. Colorful enameled insets. Measures approximately 5" x 3" (13 x 8cm). Limited edition of 1,100.
2004—another super-sized plaque, this one featuring the Ferrari prancing horse behind the grille of a vintage Rolls-Royce. Very heavy pewter on which the chiseled and flowing lines of the stallion make an interesting contrast with the angular lines of the grille and circular headlights. Measures approximately 4 1/2" x 4" (11.5 x 10cm). Limited edition of 1100.
2005—featuring a vintage Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B racer barreling out of the scene with the Lone Cypress in the background. Measures 3 3/4" x 2 5/8" (9.5 x 7cm). Limited edition of 1300.
2006—featuring an aero-inspired Voisin in motion, with its distinctive "Voisin Eagle" mascot —variously interpreted as an elegantly simplified rendering of Icarus or the Falcon of Horus—leading the way. In any case, this dash plaque is colorful, full of motion, and evocative of Voisin's aeronautical roots. Limited edition of 1,500.
2007—featuring the venerable Aston Martin DBR1 LeMans-spec racer at speed. Limited edition of 1,400.
2008—featuring the V16 Cadillac. Limited edition of 1,500.
2009—featuring a vintage Bugatti driving along the coast with the Lone Cypress in the background.
2010—featuring the front end of a Pierce Arrow, with the instantly recognizable archer mascot. Limited edition of 1,200.
2011—featuring a Mercedes-Benz 540K. Limited edition of 1,200.
2012—featuring the 1910 swan-shaped Brooke 25/30 commissioned by Robert Nicholl "Scotty" Mattewson, a Scottish expat, and eventually sold to the Maharaja of Nabha. The car, with its witty and sometimes over-the-top special features, made a splash even among the sometimes-jaw-dropping assemblage of Maharaja cars. Limited edition of 1,200.
2013—featuring a 1930s Lincoln in front of the Lodge at Pebble Beach. Limited edition of 1,200.
2014—featuring a 1930 Ruxton Model C, one of those featured at the 2014 Concours, where most of the remaining Ruxtons gathered. These brightly-colored, front-wheel-drive cars were manufactured by New Era Motors Company in New York in 1929 and 1930. Limited edition of 1,400.
2015—featuring a duPont speedster, complete with Woodlite headlamps and iconic Lalique eagle mascot barreling along the rugged central California coast with the Lone Cypress in the background. duPont was a featured marque at the 2015 event. Limited edition of 1,425.
Looking for other Pebble Beach Concours collectibles?
We have a widely varied inventory of Pebble Beach Concours collectibles ranging from the common to the obscure to the unique and occasionally absurd. Please inquire if you are interested in a general category of collectibles such as original and reprinted posters, programs, dash plaques, clothing, or photographs—or looking for something specific such as a judge’s portfolio, entrant gift, or necktie.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE
Plaques will be handled and packed with care. Will ship in high-quality protective packaging to ensure you receive your items in the condition shown.
We want you to be completely happy with your purchases. Unless otherwise noted in the description, everything we sell is returnable for any reason. Please contact us to discuss your concerns so we can work with you to make it right. If we cannot, we will issue a full refund for your returned item.
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