The quail, a motorsports gathering in carmel, california
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- THE PENINSULA HOTELS CELEBRATES LUXURY, HERITAGE AND THE GLAMOUR OF TRAVEL AT THE 14 TH ANNUAL THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif. (August 19, 2016)
- The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award
- THE PENINSULA HOTELS CELEBRATES LUXURY, HERITAGE AND THE GLAMOUR OF TRAVEL AT THE 14 TH ANNUAL THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING IN CARMEL, CALIFORNIA - 2
- THE PENINSULA HOTELS CELEBRATES LUXURY, HERITAGE AND THE GLAMOUR OF TRAVEL AT THE 14 TH ANNUAL THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING IN CARMEL, CALIFORNIA - 3
- About The Peninsula Hotels Signature Events
- About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)
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THE PENINSULA HOTELS CELEBRATES LUXURY, HERITAGE AND THE GLAMOUR OF TRAVEL AT THE 14TH ANNUAL THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING IN CARMEL, CALIFORNIA Monterey Car Week’s Most Sought-After Event Fêtes The Luxury Motoring Lifestyle At Garden Party For 5,000 VIP Guests; 1953 Ferrari 371 MM Pinin Farina Spyder Voted Rolex Circle of Champions Best of Show; 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS Figoni et Falaschi ‘Goutte d’Eau’ Wins the Inaugural “Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award” Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif. (August 19, 2016) – Five thousand invitation-only guests, 250 of the world’s most legendary automobiles, six outdoor food pavilions and two custom parade-style balloons were just a few of the eye-catching highlights of the 14th annual The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, a Peninsula Hotels Signature Event, held today in Carmel, Calif. One of the most prestigious events of the famed Monterey Car Week, The Quail showcased a never-before-seen collection of legendary automobiles from around the world and offered model unveilings from several of the world’s premier luxury automakers, all in a garden-party setting complemented by fine food and wine, haute couture jewels and other accoutrements of the luxury motoring lifestyle. The Quail capped off a week of exclusive events sponsored by The Peninsula Hotels in celebration of the glamour of travel. In addition to The Quail and inaugural The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award Gala, the group also welcomed an exclusive group of 40 collectors and enthusiasts for The Quail Rally an unforgettable invitation-only road rally through the California countryside. The week’s events also provided a preview of the upcoming 150th anniversary festivities for The Peninsula’s parent company, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, the world’s oldest luxury hotel company. Two custom-made large-format helium balloons representing Peninsula brand icons, a giant Pageboy (55 feet high) and a vintage Rolls-Royce (21 feet high), made their world debuts suspended over the festivities. A full set of eight balloons commemorating various aspects of the HSH legacy will be unveiled in Hong Kong during a week of gala celebrations in November 2016. Additionally, a rare 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II was transported from its home at The Peninsula Paris for an appearance at The Quail before it heads to The Peninsula hotels in Beverly Hills, Chicago and New York in the coming weeks as part of Peninsula’s group-wide 150th anniversary celebrations. Distinguished enthusiasts, collectors and motorsports personalities mingled at The Quail as they gazed upon the impressive collection of vehicles while indulging in Champagne, oysters and caviar. Guests also enjoyed culinary offerings from six gourmet pavilions, each serving delicacies from cities that are home to The Peninsula Hotels worldwide: Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Paris and Bangkok. Winners at the peer-judged Quail included a 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Spyder, owned by Andreas Mohringer, which won the Rolex Circle of Champions Best of Show Award. The car is the only unrestored racing Ferrari 375 MM PF Spyder existing out of nine cars, with an extensive United States racing history. -more-
THE PENINSULA HOTELS CELEBRATES LUXURY, HERITAGE AND THE GLAMOUR OF TRAVEL AT THE 14TH ANNUAL THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING IN CARMEL, CALIFORNIA - 2 Among the rare motorcars on display was the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150C SS Figoni et Falaschi ‘Goutte d’Eau,’ which was honored with the inaugural The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award at a private gala on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Determined by 24 of the world’s most prominent motorcar experts, the automobile was chosen from a pool of six “Best of Show” vehicles from the top six international concours events, deeming it the most exceptional car in the world. This year, The Quail set the stage for a series of national and global debuts. Early in the day, Lamborghini announced the Centenario Roadster. Ken Okuyama Design also presented the world premiere of its one-off V12 engine car, the “kode57.” The highly-anticipated Bugatti Chiron, set to be the most expensive and fastest production car in the world, was a crowd-pleaser, as it made its first public appearance. Additional highlights on the green included the 1957 Lancia Aurelia B20 ‘Outlaw’ Coupe, a modified take on the legendary race car that won its class at the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans and Cameron Glickenhaus’ 2016 Scuderia, which recently won its class at the 2015 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Metallica frontman James Hetfield’s 1934 Packard Chassis Coachbuilt Body also made an appearance at the event. Featured classes at this year’s event included Rivalries of the Ages, 100th Anniversary of BMW Celebrating Motorcars and Motorcycles, A Retrospective of Laguna Seca Raceway and 50th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura. Traditional classes of cars on display included Pre-War Sports and Racing Cars, Post-War Racing Cars, Post-War Sports Cars 1945-1960, Post-War Sports Cars 1961-1975, Sports and Racing Motorcycles, The Great Ferraris and Supercars. The Quail’s signature Fireside Chat Series remained a prominent part of the event, where extraordinary speakers took to the main stage to discuss their passions for vintage and racing motorcars. James M. Glickenhaus joined Gordon McCall, co-founder of The Quail, to present his newest project and a North American debut, the 2016 Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus. Philip Kadoorie, son of The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie (Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, parent company of The Peninsula Hotels), took the stage with racing legends Marino and Dario Franchitti, where they shared many of their experiences in the racing industry. Every year, The Rolex Circle of Champions winners are selected by the same collectors entering their vehicles into the competition. All participants subjectively choose the automobile that has achieved its design goal, performance expectations and overall impact on automotive history in its class. The 2016 category awards and winners are: Best of Show: 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Spyder Spirit of The Quail: 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail Rivalries of the Ages: 1967 Shelby 427 Cobra Rivalries of the Ages: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette 427/425 Roadster 50th Anniversary of the Lamborghini Miura: 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 S A Retrospective of Laguna Seca Raceway: 1966 Lola T70 Mk2 Can-Am 100th Anniversary of BMW: 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL -more- THE PENINSULA HOTELS CELEBRATES LUXURY, HERITAGE AND THE GLAMOUR OF TRAVEL AT THE 14TH ANNUAL THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING IN CARMEL, CALIFORNIA - 3 Sports and Racing Motorcycles: 1926 BMW R 47 Supercars: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO The Great Ferraris: 1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spyder Competition Pre-War Sports and Racing: 1932 Bentley 8 Litre Post-War Sports 1945-1960: 1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible Post-War Sports 1961-1975: 1961 Maserati 3500 Vignale Spyder Post-War Racing: 1952 Jaguar C-Type Octane Editor’s Choice: 1963 Lola GT Mk 6 FIVA: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM Following its initial year offering 150 Charitable Patron Tickets, the event was able to donate $50,000 to Rancho Cielo, a preferred Charity of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The 15th Annual The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering will be held August 18, 2017, at The Quail Lodge & Golf Club. About The Peninsula Hotels Signature Events The Peninsula Hotels Signature Events is a natural extension of the group’s passion and appreciation for luxury, travel and the motoring lifestyle. With 10 hotels in global gateway cities throughout Asia, USA and Europe, The Peninsula Hotels celebrate glamour in travel, and aims to showcase the ultimate in sophistication, innovation and design. Known for its timelessly elegant hotels, discreet integration of technology and functionality, and extensive fleet of luxury transport, the group aims to bring its heritage and expertise to celebrate the very best in the world of motoring. Quail Lodge & Golf Club is home to the following Peninsula Hotels Signature Events: The Quail Ride, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, The Quail Rally and The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award, which awarded its inaugural winner in 2016. For more information, please visit http://signatureevents.peninsula.com Additionally, The Peninsula Tokyo announced its sponsorship of “The Peninsula Tokyo Rally Nippon 2017 – A Peninsula Signature Event” scheduled to take place October 21 to 25, 2017. The rally invites 160 drivers and passengers of 80 iconic automobiles to participate in a four-day, five-night journey across Japan’s main island of Honshu from Kyoto to Tokyo, complete with luxury accommodations, stellar regional cuisine and visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites. Classic-car enthusiasts from Japan and abroad will convene to celebrate the unique bond of camaraderie stemming from their shared passions for motoring and the ultimate in automotive design and engineering. the press release and video, please visit http://news.peninsula.com/en/tokyo/news/. 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 which 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 Bangkok, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, and The Peninsula Paris. Projects under development include The Peninsula London and The Peninsula Yangon. 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; 1-5 Grosvenor Place in London, UK, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Club in Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong. High Res Photos Available Here B-Roll Available Here For further information please contact: Ms. Tricia Rosentreter Regional Director of Brand Communications, The Americas The Peninsula Hotels E-mail: triciarosentreter@peninsula.com Phone: +1 212 903 3903 ### Directory: wp-content -> uploads -> 2017 2017 -> Leadership ohio 2017 -> Ascension Lutheran Church Counter’s Schedule January to December 2017 2017 -> Board of directors juanita Gibbons-Delaney, mha, rn president 390 Stone Castle Pass Atlanta, ga 30331 2017 -> Military History Anniversaries 16 thru 31 January Events in History over the next 15 day period that had U. S. military involvement or impacted in some way on U. S military operations or American interests 2017 -> The Or Shalom Cemetery Community Teaching on related issues of Integral 2017 -> Ford onthult samenwerking met Amazon Alexa en introduceert nieuwe navigatiemogelijkheden van Ford sync® 3 met Applink 2017 -> Start Learn and Increase gk. 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