1956 Jaguar D-Type Wins 'Best of Show' at 2022 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

by The Quail | August 20, 2022

The preeminent automotive lifestyle event, which took place at Quail Lodge & Golf Club during the famed Monterey Car Week, featured a breathtaking gathering of the world's finest collectible cars, exquisite fine dining and the most iconic figures in motorsports

Competing against an elite field of over 200 entrants, the stunning 1956 Jaguar D-Type was awarded 'Best of Show' at this year's The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The winner of the paramount award was announced during the annual gathering of automotive enthusiasts, industry principals, celebrities and motorsports greats on the beautiful grounds of Quail Lodge & Golf Club. The winning vehicle was inducted into the Rolex Circle of Champions alongside the event's individual class winners.

Owned by William Pope, the 1956 Jaguar D-Type, was selected for the highest honor due to its superb construction, design, attention to detail, workmanship and extensive restoration process. Jaguar took victory at Le Mans three years-in-a-row from 1955 - 1957 with the D-Type and it is rumored that only 75 examples were built.

Other prestigious award winners announced at 2022's The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering include:

Spirit of The Quail

1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Bertone Sprint Coupe

Dick Mcclure - California

Hagerty Drivers Foundation & Preservation Award

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

Stefano Natoli – California

Octane Choice

1959 Citroën Squall Prototype 'The French BAT'

Thomas Hale – Connecticut

ArtCenter College of Design

1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Mike Vietro – California

50th Anniversary of the BMW M Division

1980 BMW M1

Benjamin Clymer – New York

All Things MINI

1965 Austin Mini Cooper 'S'

Eric Breslow – Nevada

70 Years of Jaguar and their Wins at Le Mans

1950 Jaguar XK 120 Alloy

Mark Miller – California

Pre-War Sports & Racing Cars

1929 Rolls Royce

The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie -Hong Kong

Post-War Sports 1945-1960

1956 Maserati A6G Zagato

David Smith – Washington

Post-War Sports 1961-1975

1964 ATS 2500 GTS

Stephen Bell - Colorado

Post-War Racing

1964 Alfa Romeo TZ

David Eichenbaum – Florida

Evolution of the Supercar

1995 Bugatti EB110SS

Allegra collection – Carlos DeQuesada – Connecticut

The Great Ferraris

1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

Mike Regalia – California

Sports and Racing Motorcycles

1972 Ducati 750 Imola Racer

Moto Borgotaro - New York

Custom Coachwork

1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster

Bruce Wanta - Washington

Car Park Concours de Quailegance

1967 Oilstainlab 'Half11'

Iliya and Nikita Bridan – Canada

Three featured classes were celebrated at this year's event. The '50th Anniversary of the BMW M Division' class showcased the best examples of street and racing vehicles from BMW's famous high-performance subsidiary. 'All Things MINI' saluted the evolution and heritage of the original Mini Cooper and its many variants created by the legendary John Cooper. And '70 Years of Jaguar and Their Wins at Le Mans' commemorated the illustrious brand's seven wins at one of the world's premier and most challenging endurance races. The special class also marked Jaguar's first win at the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans with the iconic Jaguar C-Type Roadster.

The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering was also the site of major debuts from the world's most exclusive luxury and hypercar manufacturers. Czinger debuted the Longtail 21C V Max, Gordan Murray unveiled the T.33 and T.50 supercars on American soil, while Rolls-Royce presented its new Phantom Series II. Specialty manufacturers Cyan Racing, Singer, RUF, Hennessey and Gunther Werks showcased new limited-production ultra-high-performance vehicles. Bugatti, Maserati, Lamborghini, McLaren, Acura, Cadillac, Lucid, Rimac and others also had their latest exotics, hypercars, luxury vehicles and electric cars on display.

Beyond the stunning vehicles and debuts, guests were treated to epicurean delights from five gourmet culinary pavilions and award-winning wine and champagne vendors. The Fireside Chat Series resumed with 'Legends of the Hypercar Designer Forum,' moderated by Chip Foose featuring Horacio Pagani, John Hennessey, and Professor Gordon Murray, and 'Breaking Barriers: Women in Motorsports,' moderated by Shelby Knick featuring Samantha Tan, Renée Brinkerhoff, and Lyn St. James.

Participants were also invited to attend the Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction, the longest-running auction held during Monterey Car Week.

'This year's The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering was our best yet,' said Kai Lermen, General Manager of Quail Lodge & Golf Club. 'The unique combination of the beautiful atmosphere of Quail Lodge & Golf Club, the most exclusive collector and modern cars worldwide, and extraordinary gourmet food and beverage make The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering one of the world's most renowned automotive lifestyle events. We look forward to next year's gathering when we will celebrate our 20th anniversary.'

Next year's event is scheduled for Friday, August 18, 2023. Please visit the event website to learn more and follow The Quail Events on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on the activities.

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (00045), The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a Group that is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Manila. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Istanbul. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John's Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.

About The Peninsula Signature Events

The Peninsula Signature Events are organized by The Peninsula Hotels, dedicated to creating world-class bespoke events at its properties. Quail Lodge & Golf Club is home to the following Peninsula Signature Events: The Quail Ride, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, The Quail Rally and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. peninsula.com/signatureevents.

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