Concours D’Elegance breaks record on money raised for charity

Money raised at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours exceeded last year’s totals by 30% and was much higher than the estimated $1.6 million. The $1.9 million total was $439,000 more than last year.

“We’re proud to host an event that strives to set the bar for excellence in the automotive world while also doing all that it can to help people in need in our local community,” said Pebble Beach Company CEO Bill Perocchi.

The Concours has raised more than $19 million since it started in 1950. with this year’s giving exceeding last year’s record-breaking total by $439,000 — a 30 percent increase.