10 Exquisite Classics from The Quail; Pinnacle of Car Shows

[@emptymannull]

I couldn't be happier to learn that those cars went to the Peterson!!!

[@FrankRicchio]

Mr. Owen, thank you for providing the videos and descriptions/history of these wonderful vehicles for those of us not fortunate enough to attend. If you'll forgive me, I am somewhat bothered by the often times neglected design origin of these cars. In the case of the Luigi Chinetti piloted 340 Mexico Ferrari, it was built by Alfredo Vignale, but the design was a product of the creative genius, Giovanni Michelotti. In fact, Michelotti designed over 200 Ferraris, and was the most prolific designer of sports cars of the 20th century. Michelloti's long term friendship and association with Alfredo Vignale began at carrozzieri at Stabilimenti Farina. Giovanni Farina was the older brother of Baptista, Pinin Farina. Vignale was a panel beater, Michelotti a designer. Together, these two artists created some of the most beautiful cars of the 20th century. As an aside, of the over 1,200 cars Michelotti designed (and were built) his favorite was the Triumph Spitfire and Triumph GT6.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment. I'll be the first to admit I leave out many history details and facts as I hate getting them wrong. Giovanni Michelotti and Luigi Chinetti were amazing!

[@auknu]

@@RichardMichaelOwenyou do a great job - especially for us shut-ins!

[@louispaparella5766]

Thank you! And now we know the rest of the story!!!

[@jackbell7390]

Excellent observation of the Delahaye. "There are no straight lines on this car"! It's likely one of the big reasons they're so eye-catching.

[@1turbobrick]

There is a 1900 CSS Ghia Special by Savonuzzi in Calgary. One of the 12 built. All were slightly different. Stunning cars.

[@haydnd2764]

The design of the Delahayes is jaw dropping. To think they were made in the 1930s, that’s over 80 years ago is mad, the craftsmanship was amazing. I just wonder if they drove as well as they looked ? Thanks Richard from the UK.

[@jaybarnhardt2197]

I have been and shown cars at the Quail many times. Unfortunately not this year but your coverage and knowledge in all your Pebble Beach week videos is a wonderful way to be there from afar. Keep it up sir!

[@stephenhenion8304]

Here's some back story on the Shah's Bugatti... in 1984 I saw it the Hershey Fall Meet. Two Gentleman were discussing the Restoration. One of them said. When we found the car it had a Packard straight 8 under the hood...

[@indopleaser]

My favorite KZbinr car spotter, knowledge is incredible,so much better then the competition

[@juliansutton5819]

It’s always a good day when we get a new Richard Michael Owen upload!

[@STANLIZ4]

Thanks again for bringing these cars to the attention of ordinary folk! That long MG is outstanding,

[@Mikesclassicautoworld]

Thanks Richard for the tour. Another excellent video. Keep it up we need your videos to show us all the happenings on the west coast. 👍Thanks again buddy.

[@Scott-b2g]

I’m from Australia. I love your commentary and the cars you highlight! Really enjoyable thanks Richard

[@graemelliott3942]

I was fortunate to go to the Quail this year. It was definitely the most opulent display of automotive indulgence I have ever seen anywhere on the planet in one place at one time! Absolutely amazing!

[@peterhelm6003]

I love the amazing overstated custom bodies and over the top body design on older cars. They were shamelessly cars that were for looking at more than driving.

[@cratecruncher4974]

Great picks of some amazing cars this year. I especially enjoyed the yellow Alfa Romeo. The roofline was like nothing I've seen before. Quite nice of the owner to show you the inner bits too.

[@MarkHenion-pd9qs]

Hi Richard, thanks for the excellent tour of the Quail!! Each auto is more outstanding than the previous ! The Peterson collection is amazing!! Thanks again

[@tismeDenis]

The Ferrari estate was previously owned by Jamiroqui (music man) great show as usual 👍

[@johndavey72]

I'm sure we share the same thought's Richard. I go to see and enjoy the cars , not the music ! That M.G cabriolet was definitely my favourite although the Alfa was superbly presented. Thanks Richard

[@lenjames]

Such beautiful classics...hard to believe we now have cybertrucks. Thank you for sharing

[@nevillestumbles4631]

Thanks again, Richard. I truly appreciate your channel.

[@garryfoster4414]

Always wanted to attend Quail Michael and now i see why its so hard to get tickets for this gem within all the Pebble Beach gems. Well done. Great commentary, nice video work!🎉

[@pklimbic]

Thank you for your wonderful videos. I witnessed the restoration of the 250 Europa, Vignale (12:30). The car was also shown at Villa d’Este a few years ago. What a great car. And the Lampredi engine sounds like a jet.

[@johannperaus6890]

Hi Richard! These are all really beautiful cars, of course only if you have the necessary cash. But looking at them is just as nice. The owners make every effort. My favorite is there again. It's the Countach, simply a timelessly beautiful car, and probably really expensive too. Best regards from Hans and cheers🍻🇦🇹.

[@meltdown6165]

Yeah the Countach was my poster car as a kid :D

[@johannperaus6890]

@@meltdown6165 That's fine, it's a wonderful and expensive car. 🍻🇦🇹

[@carlbeamon1343]

💙🇺🇸 Excellent filming by you of some extremely special cars. The fifty threes were my favorites.

[@blastoffblue]

Love the modern cars, but your focus on the classics very much appreciated! Such an amazing rolling history of design. Thank you for your insights. Cheers!

[@SuperLuckyCat7]

Good picks out of the lot 👍

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Leave it to RMO to pick some sweet cars for our viewing pleasure. Without a doubt my favorite automotive KZbinr! (Sorry Iain & Harry). 😂

[@jeremynoble931]

The Featuring list of cars you look at is very helpful; and now I'm going to find out more about the "most elegant" 1937 MG SA Reinbolt & Christie.

[@hankstrause9018]

I love these videos with such interesting cars. You inspired me to get tickets to February’s Retromobile in Paris. Can’t wait!

[@johndingivan9512]

Great job as usual Richard!

[@meltdown6165]

6:40 I just love these art deco cars. Such beautiful flowing lines. The only car topping the teardrop shape of the Talbot-Lago T150 CS is the Bugatti 57SC Atlantic.

[@LJScott1974]

Thanks for a wonderful video.

[@aidan.w.carolan]

I love these videos.

[@bobmillerick300]

Amazing collection. Thank you Richard.

[@albertmyers7176]

Just fantastic...THANK YOU

[@chalouisminouchon4487]

Thank you sir

[@MrBurnie8]

Brilliant thanks

[@amgguy4319]

Many people used to be able to buy a car, for what it now costs just to get into The Quail...

[@aidan.w.carolan]

When you say "it's a one of" that expression is used in conjunction with a final production number,I.e "one of twenty" . When only one car was made the expression is " it's a one off"

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

one of one

[@aidan.w.carolan]

@@RichardMichaelOwen ok fair enough. Keep up the good work. I love your videos

[@warfivevy0ne454]

Richard that is aTalbot-Lago T150 CS not the a 135 Delahey of corse you know this, your classic car knowledge is second to none.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

@@warfivevy0ne454 omg how embarrassing, you are right, the teardrop

[@williev9267]

You started with correctly Talbot lago teardrop but minute later Delahaye ? Can't remember but maybe 15 years ago in Rhinebeck NY total barn find that teardrop t156 ? Gorgeous engine turned dash Nautical gauges Jaeger mind blowing!!! Love your content as a young man was fortunate to get a couple for cheap

[@nextechsolutions5955]

The amazing Michelotti bodied Ferraris 365 Spyder is very reminiscent of modern Cadillacs.

[@1929HSS]

Thanks for the video, haven't been to the Quail in years since they stopped selling tickets the day of. (We took a vacation day from work, drove down and then couldn't get in, have never really felt like going back after that, most of the cars are post war, not my main interest...) Sorry to see those Mullin cars going to a museum. Yes, lots of people will see them, which is a good thing, but museums are automotive penitentiaries, cars are locked up and never driven again. Those cars were meant to be driven and now they won't be.

[@julesmarwell8023]

isn;t it wonderful to remember IN THE PAST CARS WERE DESIGNED BY ARTISTS AND not a computer. I didn;t see a Royal Daimler nor a Docker Daimler ????? Thank you for the videos and greeting from Australia

[@lewgoogle5530]

It's quite clear, and has been so for a long time, that the best older cars, let's say pre-1970, are in general far more beautiful and design-integrated than are the modern super cars, many of which are a mess design-wise.

[@meltdown6165]

They new cars might look striking, but not beautiful. All those aero features make them look too busy. I really like the side view of the Chiron (original version) though.

[@stephenhenion8304]

@@lewgoogle5530 I totally agree that 1957 thru 1968 was really an epic design era. There were so many Fantastic cars ,everywhere... then in the 70s and 80s, Forget It!!

[@jpkatz1435]

19:41 RMO... great; content, presentation, presenters attitude. Missing; conversation with the restorers. You are a restorer, you know the restorers work is a complex and interesting story of blood, sweat and money, the car guy audience is hungry for these stories, you have the chops to get that story and share it.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Hey JP, I know we both have a passion for restoration and details, but in Monterey there is no deep-dive. This particular event a non-stop richness of life and it's hard enough to have a real conversation yet alone a recorded one.

[@skylershank9309]

The DeLahaynes are magnificent works of art. I noticed you were bothered by the loud music. That, among other reasons, is why I sold my hot rods. The shows and cruise-ins had to play 50's music so loud you couldn't converse with other car lovers without raising your voices. It got so annoying that I stopped going.

[@jameshutton5979]

I'm not so sure about the 412 conversion but if a tree had fell on it, then why not.

[@douglasburnside]

1:21 The most beautiful car in the show got four seconds of coverage.☹

[@davidgrainger5994]

Quail is a good show, but not a pinnacle. Pebble is still the leading show in the US, and Villa d’Este is the premier show in the world. I have attended all but gave up Quail about 5 years ago as a regular and exhibitor because it had become just a bit annoying from an organizational standpoint.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Both fantastic events, this one has live music and food and drinks that create a wonderful atmosphere.

[@BB1951]

1:30 Has to be the ugliest Ferrari conversion ever. Somebody ruined it.

[@johna1160]

13:45 Laughably incongruous afterthought of a boat tail. Guessing the car was built with a conventional rear end, then a money-is-no-object owner saw a boat tail roadster and instructed his coachmen to put one on this poor, innocent victim. Whatever the backstory, from that point on, owner/driver/presenter obligated to sheepishly answer all that ask the obvious question - why? IT'S NOT A TUMOR!!!