Cars

The award ‘Best of Show’ went to Classic Driver Dealer Koni Lutziger for his wonderfully preserved Alfa Romeo 6C.

It might not be as well-known as Pebble Beach, but the concours held just a few metres away from Lake Zurich is now in its eleventh year. After the pomp and ceremony of Monterey week, the small meeting comes as a refreshing change - the judges in Zurich concentrate more on originality and condition than a too-perfect restoration with glistening chrome.

First, let’s consider why Elford has more right than anyone to tell us how to ‘seduce’ a 911 (his words). In 1967, he and his co-drivers (Hans Hermann and Jochen Neerpasch) took a 911R to victory in the 84-hour Marathon de la Route, on the treacherous combination of Nürburgring Nordschleife and Südschleife. Yes, 84 hours. Three and a half days, with Elford doing much of the night driving. That year, he also became European Rally Champion in the GT class in a 911S.

Doing so has been Moseley’s hobby for several years now. He’s particularly fascinated by “beautiful elements such as hood ornaments and abstract designs created by rusting paint and, occasionally, mangled metal”. Sharing this poignant imagery from the salvage yards of Idaho and Montana is one of his favourite pastimes, so do take a look through the extensive gallery above.

Zero to 62mph takes just 3.1 seconds. Oomph! That’s sensational…

The 4.5-litre V8’s 133bhp per litre is the highest performance ratio ever measured in a naturally aspirated road car

Stretch back in your Eames lounge chair, rest your Red Wing chukkas on the ottoman and enjoy the ride.

Photos: Cathy Dubuisson

For one week every year, the Californian county of Monterey becomes a Mecca for automotive enthusiasts the world over. Pilgrims flock to drool over the entrants to the various automotive beauty pageants, while there’s plenty of action on track at Laguna Seca. Our man J. Philip Rathgen and photographer Cathy Dubuisson are reporting on location, and will be bringing you the action as it happens – you can also follow J. Philip Rathgen on Twitter for instant updates.