A 1937 Delahaye Type 135 was announced as the “Best of Show” winner at the 2024 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. Owned by Sam and Emily Mann, the winning vehicle was inducted into the prestigious Rolex Circle of Champions on the pristine greens of The Quail Golf Club. In attendance at the 21st annual event were automotive enthusiasts, significant industry figures and other motorsport greats. The 1937 Delahaye Type 135 was joined by dozens of individual class winners that highlighted diverse vehicles from a wide variety of brands and eras.
The 1937 Delahaye Type 135 was originally constructed as an open-wheel race car to challenge contenders from Mercedes and other European marques. The vehicle’s revolutionary 12-cylinder engine was capable of 240 horsepower, and is believed by Delahaye Club historian Andre Vaucourt to be the car driven by Renee Dreyfus in the Prix du Million, 1938 Pau Grand Prix and Cork Grand Prix. It was later sold to Marius Franay to have new sports car coachwork built on the racer chassis, completely enclosing all of its original racing mechanicals. Following its completion, the vehicle later went on to win the “Prix du Honneur” at the 1947 Paris Salon.
Other prestigious award winners announced at 2024’s The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering include:
Spirit of The Quail
1949 MG TC
Owned by Aaron Shelby
Hagerty Drivers Foundation Award
1963 Jaguar E-Type FHC
Owned by Buzz & Julia Lynn
The full list of award winners is available here.
Groundbreaking automotive technology and design were also on display, as the event served as the site for 21 vehicle unveils and demonstrations from the world’s preeminent automotive manufacturers and designers. Global debuts of the Lamborghini Temerario, Maserati GT2 Stradale, Rimac Nevera R, Cadillac Opulent Velocity Concept, Acura Performance EV Concept and Integra Type S HRC Prototype, Hennessey F5 Stealth Series, Rolls Royce Phantom Scintilla, Automobili Pininfarina B95 Gotham and Battista Targamerica, Pagani Utopia Roadster, Porsche Sonderwunsch 993 Speedster, RUF Rodeo, GuntherWerks GWR, Touring Superleggera Veloce12, Karma Automotive Ivara, Meyers Manx 3-Cylinder Radial Engine and the KALMAR Automotive 9×9 were all highlights of the show, along with North American debuts of the Bugatti Tourbillion and Gordon Murray T.50s Niki Lauda and T.33 Spider.
Exceptional entries in four unique featured classes joined the automotive celebration. The 30th Anniversary of Koenigsegg highlighted the Swedish marquee’s dedication to manufacturing some of the fastest and most technologically advanced hypercars ever produced. The 50th Anniversary of the Porsche 911 Turbo (930) showcased the segment-leading German production car that redefined the sports car industry. One-hundred Years of MG highlighted the centennial celebration of the iconic British brand that helped shape the modern sports car, and the event’s Tribute to World Rally Cars brought renewed attention to the raucous racing legends from the World Rally Championship, one of the most grueling racing series in all of motorsports. The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering also included seven traditional classes that showcased vehicles from the past and present, as well as futuristic concepts.
“The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering is the epicenter of automotive excellence and luxury, and the diversity of our featured and traditional classes showcases our commitment to honoring all aspects of the industry. I’m proud to say that this was the best one yet,” said Kai Lermen, managing director of The Quail Golf Club. “We thank our sponsors, entrants, vendors and beloved guests that travel from all over the world for their support in making The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering the most anticipated event of Monterey Car Week.”
Guests also enjoyed an array of culinary delights from five gourmet pavilions and a selection of award-winning wine and champagne vendors, alongside live music and entertainment. The popular Fireside Chat featured renowned car collector and enthusiast Magnus Walker and was moderated by Philip Kadoorie. Attendees were also invited to attend the 27th Annual Bonhams “The Quail Auction”, the longest-standing auction held during Monterey Car Week.
Next year’s The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025. Please visit the event website for more information and follow The Quail Events on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on the event activities and announcements.
