Monterey Car Week. Paradise on Earth. Once a year

The Mercedes Benz 540K didn’t need to travel far to claim the crown of Best of Show at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It marked the culmination of the most revered week in the world of automotive passion. Interestingly, it was here, just last year, that its new owner, Jim Patterson, acquired it at an auction featuring illustrious pieces from Bob Bahre’s remarkable collection. It’s quite plausible that this recognition served as a tribute to the memory of the late great collector, who left us two years ago.