The Road to Pebble Beach Begins in Seattle

Each year, some of the world's most significant collector cars arrive in Monterey, California, for Pebble Beach Automotive Week. For the participants of the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic, the journey is part of the experience.

Continuing One Drivers Club tradition, the 1,500-mile route began in Seattle, where participants gathered at the Clubhouse before heading south along the Pacific Northwest and California coast toward Pebble Beach.

Prior to the Classic’s kickoff on August 3, participants arrived at the Clubhouse from across the country with a remarkable lineup. Among the standouts were a 1932 Stutz Super Bearcat Weymann, a 1957 Porsche Carrera GT Reutter, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing,” a 1928 Bentley 4½ Tourer by Vanden Plas, and a 1932 Duesenberg Model J Sedan.

The One Drivers Club Seattle Clubhouse was the hub of the preparation for the journey, giving Members the opportunity to see the cars as they were readied for the road. Away from the crowds, they could look over the details, hear the stories behind each automobile, and speak directly with owners whose collections and automotive knowledge span decades.

That intimate access is part of what makes the Clubhouse more than just a place to store a collection. It offers a setting where knowledgeable owners and a community of enthusiasts can come together casually, bonding over a shared love of automobiles.

After a stop at Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach, the journey culminated at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where remarkable collector cars gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. First held in 1950, the Concours remains a defining event on the automotive calendar.

From preparations in Seattle to the arrival in Monterey, the road to Pebble Beach was far more than a route. One Drivers Club provided Members with a rare opportunity to be part of the journey before these collectibles took their place on the lawn at the Concours.