Every August, California’s Monterey Peninsula becomes the heartbeat of the automotive world. For one week, collectors, manufacturers, historians, and enthusiasts gather to celebrate the past, present, and future of the automobile. Monterey Car Week isn’t just another car show—it’s the most prestigious stage in the automotive calendar, capped by the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
It’s an event where everything matters: the way cars are presented, the records set at the auctions, the new models unveiled by global brands, and even the charitable contributions that flow back into the local community. But beyond the headlines and the glamour, this year carried a special personal moment. We went to Monterey Car Week to see one car—a Shelby Cobra with a family story unlike any other.
The pulse of Car Week…