Vintage Automobiles
1939 Bentley claims best of show at Oberoi Concours d’Elegance 2026
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The second edition of The Oberoi Concours d’Elegance concluded in Udaipur, India, with a 1939 Bentley 4¼ Litre Drophead Coupé winning best of show for its royal provenance and preservation. Held over three days in February 2026 at The Oberoi Udaivilas, the event showcased nearly 100 classic vehicles and motorcycles, drawing collectors, historians, and members of Indian royal families. Highlights included a new scenic tour and partnerships with BMW and Rolls-Royce.
The La Jolla Concours d'Elegance returns April 24–26, 2026, for its 20th anniversary, themed 'Icons of Speed: Historically Significant Super Cars.' Powered by Events.com, the event in La Jolla, California, features 16 classes of performance vehicles, a full weekend schedule of ticketed and free events, and supports the La Jolla Historical Society and local non-profits.
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Mayo Auction & Realty is set to auction more than 80 vintage automobiles from the estate of John Brewster "JB" Hodgdon, the longtime president and chairman of Hodgdon Powder Company. The collection, highlighted by the phrase "I loved them all," represents one of the most significant private automobile assemblages to reach the market in recent years. The announcement came on February 25, 2026, from Belton, Missouri.