Pebble Beach 2025: Winner, The "Tulipwood" Hispano-Suiza

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Jon discusses the fascinating history of the 1924 Hispano-Suiza "Tulipwood," the recent winner at the Pebble Beach Concours. Despite initially not recognizing the car, he provides an in-depth overview of its background, from its commission by fighter pilot Andre Dubonnet to its construction out of mahogany, contrary to its 'Tulipwood' nickname. He elaborates on its various restorations, particularly by Don Williams and the Blackhawk Museum, highlighting the debate between historical accuracy and aesthetic enhancements in car restoration. Jon also touches on other notable cars at the Pebble Beach event, such as a Jaguar C-Type racer and an XK120, and shares anecdotes about the display and appreciation of classic cars. ==================== 00:00 Overview of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Winner 01:04 History of the Hispano-Suiza Tulipwood 04:16 Restoration and Presentation at Blackhawk Museum 08:04 Discussion on Car Authenticity and Elegance 10:03 Other Notable Cars at Pebble Beach 11:55 Conclusion and Acknowledgements ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/ Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.