One of the most exclusive events during the Monterey car week is The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering. Hosted by the Quail Lodge in the heart of the Carmel Valley, it is a concours d'elegance with a unique atmosphere. The visitors are treated to a mix of automotive and culinary delights with sufficient space to really enjoy both. For us, the cars are still the most important ingredient of the event and we have taken a closer look at some of the highlights in this concise report, which is illustrated by a 150-shot gallery.
Amidst the many great cars on display, two McLarens really stood out. Shown as part of the BMW centenary celebrations was one of the three surviving McLaren F1 prototypes. Referred to as XP4 this was the car used for gearbox and endurance testing and it also starred in the popular television show Top Gear. Of a slightly earlier vintage was the McLaren M16C/D Offenhauser, which was raced for the works team in the 1974 Indy 500 by David Hobbs. This would be the first of six outings in the legendary event. A sister car to the 1974 winning car, chassis 6 was recently completely restored to its original livery and configuration.

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2016 The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering - Report and 150-shot Gallery

1993 - 1998 McLaren F1 Chassis XP4 - Ultimatecarpage.com

1973 - 1974 McLaren M16C/D Offenhauser Chassis M16C/6 - Ultimatecarpage.com