The 2025 Monterey Car Week held August 8–17 across California’s scenic Monterey Peninsula, reaffirmed its global reputation as the ultimate automotive extravaganza. Spanning record-breaking auctions, jaw-dropping concept debuts, and heart-pounding vintage racing, the week offered something for every enthusiast.
One of the most extraordinary highlights wasn’t on the auction block or perched on a podium—it was on the road. A road-legal Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, one of only two converted by Lanzante and the only one brought to the U.S., stunned spectators as it roamed Big Sur, making it arguably the most talked-about “rare car” of the week.
At the auction houses, adrenaline peaked when a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider Competizione—a full‑competition, alloy‑bodied legend—surpassed $25 million at Gooding & Company. Other headline-grabbing lots included a 1993 Ferrari F40 LM by Michelotto, a 1968 Porsche 911 R (1 of just 20 built), and a 1968 Alfa Romeo T33/2 “Daytona”.
At The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, superlative concept cars took the spotlight: Lamborghini teased its upcoming “Fenomeno” based on the Revuelto; Bugatti unveiled a one-of-one Brouillard; Cadillac previewed the futuristic Elevated Velocity EV; and Ford revealed the track-hungry Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon.
Meanwhile, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion delivered non-stop thrills at Laguna Seca with breathtaking vintage racing, and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance closed the week in impeccable style, crowning its traditional Best of Show under the California sun.
From rare conversions blurring the line between track and road, to multimillion-dollar classics, wild concept debuts, and nostalgia-powered racing—Monterey Car Week 2025 delivered an unforgettable celebration across the entire spectrum of automotive passion.
