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    Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Golf takes a back seat to 220 classic cars for the 62nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

    By Liz Bergren Photos by Getty Images
    September 04, 2012
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    The concours, considered the premier showcase for classic automobiles, was held on the 18th fairway on August 13-19.

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    Prewar and postwar vehicles along with the latest in concept car designs -- from 33 states and over 15 countries -- were showcased.

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    Car owners prepare their automobiles for a panel of expert judges.

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    V-Host Thomas Gottschalk poses with a Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Aviator.

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    Face-on view of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Aviator.

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    Tonight Show host Jay Leno made a guest appearance at the event and signed autographs for spectators.

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    Spectators take a look at comedian Jay Leno's 1928 Bugatti.

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    1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster (Best In Show, 2010)

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    Actor and emcee Edward Herrmann, center, and Jay Leno chat with 102-year-old Margaret Dunning, behind the wheel of a 1930 Packard 740 Custom Eight Roadster. She has owned the vintage car since 1949.

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    A 1924 Rolls-Royce Barker Tourer.

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    Spectators admire the breathtaking scenery and vintage cars on the 18th hole.

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    A close-up view of the hood ornament from a 1933 Stutz DV-32 convertible.

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    Spectators gather around a 1930 Delage Cabriolet.

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    A 1948 Cadillac Series 62 Cabriolet with bodywork by French coach builder Saoutchik.

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    Best of Show: A 1928 Mercedes-Benz 608S Saoutchik Torpedo is driven through a parade of smoke and confetti toward the stage.

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    1937 Delage D8-120 S Pourtout Aero (Best of Show, 2009)

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    1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet (Best of Show, 2006)

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    1935 Duesenberg SJ Speedster (Best of Show, 2007)