Pebble Beach Concept Cars Are the Latest in a Long Tradition
Concept models aren't just for display; many have influenced the vehicles we drive.
Melinda Grenier
Marisa Gertz
When auto companies want to show off innovative technologies and designs - or just show off - they create concept cars. These models provide a testbed for future transportation and often incorporate features that eventually appear in consumer versions. There's a long tradition of displaying these sometimes strange-looking vehicles at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance near Monterey, California, one of the world's most prestigious automotive events. Here's a peek at some of the cars that will be on its Concept Lawn this weekend, then a look at concepts that attracted attention in the past.