In only it's second year The Palm Beach International, a Concours d'Elegance has made itself the perfect finale to the busy Cavallino Classic week. Held across town from the Breakers, surrounded by exclusive gated communities and everglades, the inaugural edition was such a success that it returned bigger, and as we quickly realized, better. A perfect indication of the interest created was the addition of a Gooding & Company auction to the program. The sale consisted of 55 lots highlighted by one of the very rare Figoni & Falaschi designed Talbot Lago Teardrop Coupes. An interesting and friendly bidding war pushed the price up to just over $3.5 million. On the show field another Figoni & Falaschi Talbot Lago was just one of many highlights in a highly varied show. Young and old were treated to contrasting road and racing cars like the exceptionally original 1912 Hotchkiss or a brand new Ferrari FXX. Another interesting aspect of this concours d'elegance is the judging, which is left to the entrants instead of 'expert' judges. At the end of the day all three 'best of show' prizes were unanimously awarded to a very well deserved winner.
Ultimatecarpage.com's photographic crew completed the second leg of their North American trip at the Palm Beach Polo Club to capture the 'International' and the Gooding auction. Their findings are summarized in a full report and a 200 shot slideshow. Enjoy!

Palm Beach International, a Concours d'Elegance report and slideshow
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