Annual Pebble Beach Tour - View the finale of a 9 day, 3 state road tour of vintage automobiles participating in Sunday's Concours d'Elegance
     Dates:   Wednesday (August 17, 2005) - Start at 9:30 AM.
     Route:   17- Mile Drive, Pacific Grove, Monterey, Highway 68, Carmel Valley, Carmel
     Admission:   Free - with the exception of the 17-Mile Drive sections
     Phone:    831-622-1700 (for map and information)
     Classics.com Preview & Updates:    Pebble Beach Tour 2005
     Classics.com Past Features:    Pebble Beach Tour 2002   Pebble Beach Tour 2004  

The Quail - A Motorsports Gathering - Celebrating 'La Carrera Panamericana'
A festive event for the connoisseur. Exhibit features 20 cars participating in 'La Carrera Panamericana' and 100 pre and post-war sports and racing autos, and vintage motorcycles. Admission includes Bentley test drives, Range Rover Experience off-road hillclimb, Bonham & Butterfields'Auction, Automotive Fine Art Photography exhibit, fine wine and cuisine from Chef, Cal Stamenov of Quail Lodge. The Quail Event benefits 'Friends of Carmel Unified School District' and 'CHP 11-99 Foundation' for families of Highway Patrolmen who lost their lives in the line of duty.
     Rally Dates:   Monday - Wednesday, August 15 - 17
     Event Time and Dates:   10a - 4pm, Friday, August 19
     Location:   Quail Lodge Resort, Carmel
     Ticket purchase:   $150 per person, 877-734-4628, includes Bonhams & Butterfield's Auction (children under 12, gratis)
     More info:   877-734-4628, www.quaillodge.com/maps-directions.cfm
     Classics.com Preview & Updates:    The Quail 2005 - A Motorsports Gathering
     Classics.com Past Features:    The Quail 2004 - A Motorsports Gathering  
AUCTION: BONHAMS AND BUTTERFIELD'S: Friday (August 19, 2005)
Viewing: Wednesday through Friday (August 17 - 19, 2005)
Times: Motorcars- approx. 4pm, Automobilia- 12 noon, Watches/Jewelry- 11am
Consigners and bidders contact: 415-391-4000

Concorso Italiano 20th Anniversary
     Dates:   Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm (Friday, August 19, 2005)
     Highlights:   Featuring Alfa Romeo; honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Murcielago, including the Ferrari Superamericana, Ferrari F430, Maserati Gransport, Maserati Quattroporte and the Kruse Select Auction. Featuring Italian Fashion Show and Italian Opera performance.
     Location:   Black Horse Golf Course at Monterey Bay, Seaside, Calif.
     Admission:   Tickets: General range from $85.00 before July 29, $100 week of event, children under 12 gratis; includes free parking and program. 'Gold' at $150, childrens 'Gold' $50, (FedEx charge after 7/1). Clubhouse buffet $35
     Order tickets online, fax, email:   www.concorso.com; email: ci@concorso.com for directions, tickets and information
AUCTION: KRUSE AUCTION: 2:30pm, Friday (August 19, 2005)
Viewing open to Concorso ticket holders: Thursday & Friday (August 18 - 19, 2005)
Consigners and bidders Contact: 800-968-4444
     Classics.com Preview & Updates:    Concorso Italiano 2005
     Classics.com Past Features:    Concorso Italiano 2003   Concorso Italiano 2002   Concorso Italiano 2001   Concorso Italiano 2000   Concorso Italiano 1999

Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races - Presented by Chrysler
     Dates:    Friday (Practice), Saturday, Sunday (August 19 - 21, 2005), 7a-5pm
     Featured:   Great American Specials: Chaparral Racecars, Rolex Moments in Time
     Location:   Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey
     Admission:   varies from $35 (Friday only) to $95 (for all 3 days), children under age 12 are free. Fees for camping and Flagroom, check www.laguna-seca.com.
     Phone:   Purchase tickets: 1-800-327-SECA, www.laguna-seca.com
     Classics.com Preview & Updates:    Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2005
     Classics.com Past Features:      Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2004   Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2003   Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2002   Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2001   Monterey Historic Automobile Races 2000   Monterey Historic Automobile Races 1999

55th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
     Dates:   Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm (August 21, 2005)
     Featured Marques:   Alfa Romeo-Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica di Automobili, estb.1910 - Alfa designed Bat 5, 7 & 9 models;
75th Anniversary-Carrozzeria PininFarina, 100th Anniversary the French sports car, Delage
     Location:   The Lodge at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach
     Admission:    $125 (day of $150)      Tickets sold in advance at: www.concours-store.com/tickets.html, or call: 425-742-0632
     Classics.com Preview & Updates:    Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2005
     Classics.com Past Features:      Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2004   Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2003   Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2002   Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2001   Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2000   Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 1999

Christie's - Auction of Exceptional Motor Cars at Pebble Beach
     Highlights:   1961 Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan - La Camionetta Berlinetta, engineered by Bizzarrini, estimated value $3.5 - 5 million.
     Dates:   Viewing: Monday-Thursday, August 15-18, 10a-5p
        Auction: Thursday, August 18. 6pm
     Location:   Monterey Jet Centre, 300 Sky Park Drive, Monterey, 93940
     Admission:   Purchase of catalogue for $60 required (admits two)
     Phone:   310-385-2699, M-F, 9-5 PST,(after Aug. 7, 831-643-9260) for catalogues and information

Bonhams & Butterfields Auction (part of The Quail - A Motorsports Gathering Event)
     Dates:   Viewing: Wednesday through Friday, August 17 - 19
        Auction: Friday, August 19
     Location:   Quail Lodge Resort, Carmel
     TIME:   Watches/Jewelry - 11am; Automobilia - 12 noon; Motorcars, approx. 4pm start; Featured: the last Alfa Romero TZ2 Baby GTO', chassis '116', 2003 won Goodwood
     Admission:   Purchase of catalogue ($50) admits two (included with admission to 'The Quail' event)
     Phone:   for info: 415-391-4000, or online: www.bonhams.com

Kruse Auction (Concorso Italiano Event)
     Date:   Friday, August 19, 2005, 2 - 6pm; CHECK IN: Thursday, August 18, 9a -4p
     Location:   Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way, Seaside, Ca 93955
     Admission:   Concorso Italiano admission. $100.00, See www.concorso.com

     Admission-Bidders/Consignment -Phone:   800-968-4444

Russo & Steele Auction - NO RESERVE - "Monterey Sports and Muscle at the Marriott"
     Dates:   Viewing: Friday-Sat., August 19-20, 10am-5pm
                     Auction: Saturday 7-10pm, 5pm (August 20, 2005)
     Location:   Marriott Hotel, 350 Calle Principal, Downtown Monterey
     Admission:   FREE
     Consign or Bidders   GO TO: www.russoandsteele.com

The Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company (apres Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance)
     Highlights:   1950 275 GTS/4 NART Spyder Prototype, 1967 195S Berlinetta Spyder, 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C2500 SS Cabriolet by Pininfarina, 1952 2-seater Roadster designed for GM Chief Engineer, Bohman & Schwartz '39 Chrysler Imperial Woodie
     Dates:   Viewing: Thurs. - Sunday am, August 18 and 21
                     Auction: Sunday, 6pm (August 21, 2005)
     Location:   Equestrian Center, Pebble Beach Lodge, Monterey
     Admission & Information: 310-899-1960; $25/ea., $50/catalog; www.goodingco.com

Blackhawk Collection, Sponsored by Imperial Palace Hotel
Historic and Classic Car Exposition and Sale
     Dates:   Wednesday through Sunday (August 17 - 21, 2005)
Wednesday & Thursday 11am-6pm; Friday & Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday 8am-6pm.
     Location:   Peter Hay Golf Course, 17 Mile Drive at Stevenson Road, Pebble Beach
     Admission:   Free
     Phone:   925-736-3444, email:info@blackhawkcollection.com

Lexus - Fashion Show
     Dates:   Friday 6pm (August 19, 2005)
     Location:   Parc du Concours - Equestrian Center, Pebble Beach Resorts
     Admission:   by invitation only
     Phone:   831 - 622 1700