In 2025, the annual Monterey Car Week returns to deliver a one-of-a-kind celebration of automotive excellence on the Monterey Peninsula, blending massive auctions, iconic classic car displays, historic races, and exclusive events.

The week started with the Monterey Car Week Kickoff on Alvarado Street in Monterey, featuring historic race cars and driver meet-and-greets.

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion follows mid-week at Laguna Seca from 13-17 August, spotlighting historic race cars, including a special 75th anniversary gathering of Formula 1 cars and a return of the International Race of Champions cars after two decades.

The festival includes the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance finale as well as unique community gatherings.

Car Week highlights also include exclusive shows like The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on August 15, a collectors’ event with rare cars and Michelin-starred cuisine; the Automobilia Collectors Expo presenting over 25 premier dealers alongside the inaugural Automobilia Collectors Auction; and the Prancing Ponies Women’s Car Show featuring women-owned exotic and classic cars.

Additional experiences in 2025 feature Bentley’s public debut of the EXP 15 design vision concept and a special appearance by the iconic 1930 Bentley Speed Six “Blue Train” coupe.

The auctions that define Monterey Car Week

As the Monterey Peninsula transforms into the ultimate playground for car collectors and fans, the auctions stand centre stage as the some of week’s most anticipated events.

Beyond mere sales, these auctions serve as showcases where rare automotive legends and future classics change hands amid intense bidding wars.

RM Sotheby’s hosts its flagship Monterey sale at the Portola Hotel and Monterey Conference Center, showcasing some of the world’s finest collector cars.

Bonhams holds its prestigious Quail Lodge Auction alongside The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, offering hypercars, American performance icons, and unique collections such as the Future Classics Collection.

Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector car auction company, presents a massive sale of 600 consignments at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa.

The Broad Arrow auction also contributes high-profile events featuring rare vehicles.

Gooding & Christie’s, Pebble Beach’s official auction house, will also headline Monterey Car Week with rare cars.

Standout cars on auction in the Monterey Car Week

From rare pre-war icons to modern hypercar legends, Monterey Car Week’s auctions will feature some of the most exceptional and coveted machines ever offered for sale.

Here’s a look at some of the standout machines up for sale during the Week.

RM Sotheby’s

1993 Ferrari F40 LM by Michelotto

Estimated between $8.5 million and $9.5 million, the F40 is a race variant and a potential new model record setter. It’s notable as one of only 19 built to GTC specifications and a historic winner in prestigious concours events.

1955 Ferrari 375 Plus Spyder

At a price of $5.5 million to $7.5 million, this is a one-off factory-built competition car with an illustrious race history, driven by famous names like Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles.

1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster

With a value of $5.5 million to $7 million, this is one of only seven original short-tail Spezial Roadsters remaining.

Bonhams

2020 Bugatti Divo

Estimated at $7 million to $9 million, this hypercar has fewer than 800 miles and is a rare, focused expression of Bugatti’s pinnacle engineering.

2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster

With a value of $3.2 million to $3.6 million, the Pagani convertible is powered by a 765-hp AMG V12 engine.

1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2

The iconic Group B rally car has a value of $1.75 million to $2.25 million and it’s highly prized both for its performance and its motor sport legacy.

Mecum Auctions

1951 Ferrari 212 Export Touring Barchetta

A Pebble Beach winner restored by Wayne Obry, this rare Ferrari exemplifies elegant Italian craftsmanship and competition pedigree.

1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona NASCAR

Driven by NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison, this American muscle race car is a unique piece with rich motor sport history.

1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider

One of only 122 produced and Ferrari Classiche certified, this Daytona Spider embodies timeless style and performance from Ferrari’s golden era.

Broad Arrow Auction

1998 RUF CTR 2 Sport

At $3 million to $3.5 million, this ultra-rare supercar features a 580-hp twin-turbocharged engine, all-wheel drive, and is one of only 14 ever made.

2005 Maserati MC12 Stradale

With an approximate value of $4.8 million and $5.5 million, the MC12 is the street-legal version of Maserati’s legendary race car.

1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder

Valued at around $3.5 million to $4 million, this elegant and historic Porsche sports car is a celebrated example of 1950s racing design and engineering.

Gooding & Christie’s

1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder Competizione

Offered publicly for the first time since the 1960s and expected to fetch over $20 million, this is one of the most coveted collector cars of the week.

Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione

A rare and historically significant racing Ferrari from the North American Racing Team, highly prized by collectors.

1927 Bugatti Type 35B driven by Louis Chiron

This Bugatti is an iconic vintage racing car with a distinguished competition pedigree.

Automobilia Auction

1954 Jaguar XK120

A timeless classic and a feature of the auction, representing one of the most iconic sports cars of its era.

Donald Osborne’s Private “Tin Toy” Collection

A rare glimpse into the personal automobilia treasures of the renowned expert and TV personality, offering unique automotive memorabilia.

The Laguna Seca Private Collection

Historic automobilia linked to one of America’s most famous race tracks, providing a rich connection to motor sport heritage.

What’s the Monterey Motorsports Reunion?

The Monterey Motorsports Reunion is an annual historic racing event held at Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, typically taking place over a weekend in mid-August.

Founded in 1974 by Steve Earle originally as the Monterey Historic Automobile Races, the Reunion has grown into one of the world’s premier gatherings for historic and period-correct race and sports cars from nearly every era of motor sport history.

The event brings these classic cars to life by having them compete on track as they were originally intended to do, creating a dynamic ‘living museum’ experience.

The Reunion is a cornerstone of Monterey Car Week, joining prestigious automotive occasions such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

It typically features around 550 cars that showcase significant marques and racing eras, spanning from pre-war vehicles to late 20th-century prototypes.

The Reunion is notable for its respectful racing environment due to the high value and rarity of the cars involved, with strict rules to minimise avoidable contact on track.

It includes diverse race groups such as Formula 1, Trans-Am, IMSA GT, Can-Am, and various historic prototypes.

Beyond the on-track action, the Reunion offers other activities as well as the chance to meet drivers and see iconic racing machines up close in the paddock.

In recent years, the event has also included a Pre-Reunion week featuring additional vintage races and hill climb competitions on the famous Laguna Seca Corkscrew.