the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, on August 15, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® marked its 70th anniversary with the support of several premier brands, including Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, as well as five other Christie’s International Real Estate network Affiliates. Also aligned in support of the world’s premier car collecting event were iconic names such as watchmaker Ulysse Nardin and car manufacturer McLaren, both brands known for the art of engineering.
Participants who have entered their cars in the vintage competition include some of the most influential collectors in the world, as are their guests and the international spectators who attended the event.
Dan Conn, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate, said: “The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance® is host to the finest exhibition of collectible automobiles in the world. Car collectors from around the world gather to celebrate the finest examples of automotive excellence — old and new. We are proud to sponsor and support the Concours and to take part in the events surrounding it, this year including our hosting of events with automotive, wine and watch brand partners. It is at marquee events like these that enduring relationships are formed, and the presence of members of our global real estate network at the Concours is one important element of what sets our network apart from our competition. We are so proud to be associated with the Concours.”
The Concours d’Elegance® is the culmination of Pebble Beach Auto Week. During the days leading up to the finale, Christie’s International Real Estate hosted a series of exclusive networking events from the McLaren suite at Carmel Valley Ranch. These included test drives of McLaren models 720S, GT and Elva; a wine tasting co-hosted by Christie’s International Real Estate and McLaren; and a separate VIP cocktail reception. Ulysse Nardin specialists conducted a series of exclusive and small audience watch demonstrations. Affiliate property banners and brochures featuring fine real estate were on prominent display.
On Sunday, for the finale, Christie’s International Real Estate moved to its hospitality headquarters to the Lodge at Pebble Beach on the storied 18th fairway where the vintage cars were parked for judging. Competitors and spectators spent the day admiring the cars and awaiting the judges’ decisions in a variety of categories. The central location of the Christie’s International Real Estate suite engaged potential buyers and sellers of real estate and showcased exceptional homes resonating with highly qualified buyers.
“We are so proud to be a sponsor of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance again this year. This is a wonderful event which allows us to showcase our beautiful market areas and properties to a highly qualified audience. This is one of the unique capabilities of Christie’s International Real Estate – we provide local expertise with global exposure and connections,” said Sonja Cullaro, Executive Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey.
Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey is an exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate (CIRE) and the recipient of the Christie’s Affiliate of the Year award in 2017 and 2018. The CIRE brand is a global real estate network of more than 31,000 agents across 48 countries, representing annual sales volume of more than $100 billion. CIRE – Northern New Jersey has offices in Allendale, Mahwah/Saddle River, Franklin Lakes/Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Ho-Ho-Kus, Hoboken, Westwood, Montclair, Summit, Closter, Fair Haven, and Ringwood, NJ with other locations coming soon. With a staff of accomplished real estate agents and brokers, its clients receive the highest levels of customer service and customized, personalized real estate services. CIRE – Northern New Jersey provides local expertise with global connections. For more information, call 201-934-0607 or visit www.christiesrennj.com.