A look at the events—some of them, anyway—of Car Week 2026, in pictures.

On the auction block at Mecum Auctions. Aric Sleeper ▲

Piazza Motor Nights, a new Car Week event held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Sand City. Daniel Dreifuss▲

Chassis by Volkswagen, body in wrought iron. This piece of art sold for $58,800 at RM Sotheby's. Dave Faries ▲

In 1927, this car broke the 200mph barrier. On display at Concours d'Elegance. Aric Sleeper ▲

The wall of bacon at Motorlux. Dave Faries ▲

The lines of a Delahaye on the Concours lawn. Dave Faries ▲

A bribe for the judges at Concours d'Lemons. Erik Chalhoub ▲

More than 80 classic and modern British cars gather on the lawn at Carmel Valley Community Park in a deliberately relaxed, all-marque display, Monterey British. Nik Blaskovich▲

Action on track at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Daniel Dreifuss▲

Period fashion at Concours d'Elegance. Aric Sleeper ▲

Chef Rudolfo Ponce of Rudolfo's in Pacific Grove serves at Motorlux. Dave Faries ▲

Meep-Meep. A Superbird detail at Mecum. Dave Faries ▲

A recurring theme. Dave Faries ▲

Signing in at the Porsche Monterey Classic. Erik Chalhoub ▲

Thousands of people gathered in Carmel for Concours for a Cause—and some custom rides. Daniel Dreifuss▲

Taking it easy at Woodies in the Woods. Daniel Dreifuss▲

A rumble seat that might not meet modern safety standards. Dave Faries ▲

And the cars begin to roll away at Mecum. Aric Sleeper ▲

Dave Faries

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Is it possible for one person to check out every event during Car Week? Unlikely. But here's a look at what a team from the Weekly managed to see. From the wrought-iron Volkswagen to the wall of bacon and the world's first 200-mph car, we present a snapshot of Car Week 2026.

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