We’re in the “heat of the summer”, but here on the Monterey Peninsula luckily we’re not melting or sweltering like some people are not that far from here. So if you need to get cool, c’mon down to Carmel or Pacific Grove and feel the cool ocean breezes and comfortable temperatures. AND see lots of amazing cars like this fabulous red Ferrari that was exhibited last year in the ‘Prancing Ponies” event.
Prancing Ponies!
Last year among the many car events Prancing Ponies Car Show was complete with Breakfast at Tiffany’s, a fashion show and an array of Ferrari’s and other beautiful cars owned by Women – all to benefit the Prancing Ponies non-profit to raise money to support the education of low income women. Put August 17th on your calendar to attend this year. You can purchase a VIP ticket to support the charity or come for free and enjoy the cars and fashion show. Go to www.prancingpoinies.orgto register.
Best wishes for a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!Hope you can take some time off to enjoy with family and friends.Traditionally Labor Day has been the harbinger of summer ending, however, on the Monterey Peninsula our Indian summer is just beginning and is usually our best weather of the year.
The Monterey Peninsula had an exciting August with “Car Week” front and center mid month.Thousands of people enjoyed the amazing cars displayed and there was something for everyone from classic cars, muscle cars, sports cars, racing cars, and cars that reminded us of our youth.I attended Prancing Ponies Car Show August 18th as a VIP guest and enjoyed Breakfast at Tiffany’s chatting with all the fabulous women car owners who were showing their cars, and an amazing fashion show!
This incredible show was all coordinated by Chanterria McGilbra, the founder and executive director of Prancing Ponies Foundation, a non-profit whose mission is to “Create Women Leaders One Girl At A Time” working with low income women helping them to succeed.
Another fun event for a very good cause was the Hearts of Carmel CA Unveiling Reception 2022. Delia Bradford is shown here in front of the Carmel library with the heart she painted named “The Morning Beach”. Seven local artists painted beautiful scenes on 7 hearts that are displayed around Carmel-by-the-Sea and are being auctioned off.Carmel Foundation, a non-profit for our seniors,will be one of the beneficiaries of this fundraiser.Click on the link below to experience this fun event
Susan Clark, realtor with Carmel Realty Company and Megan Wilden, Carmel Foundation Director of Development
The Carmel Foundation is one of our most beloved resources in Carmel.Megan Wilden, Carmel Foundation Director of Development, will tell you all about it in this short video below.
Casanova 4 SE of 2nd, Carmel-by-the-Sea, listed by Carmel Realty Company
Casanova 4 SE of 2nd, Carmel-by-the-Sea ~ Offered at $3,495,000
3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1616 sq. ft. Lot size 4000 sq. ft.
If you’re in Carmel this weekend and thinking about purchasing a home or just would like to stop by and chat, I’ll be at Casanova 4 SE of 2nd hosting an open house 1:00-4:00 on Sunday, September 4th.
Hope to see you there . . . or just go out and have fun!!!
Susan Clark, realtor, Carmel Realty Company
A Lifetime of Achieving Success For Others
Recipient of the Carmel Chamber Award of Excellence
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Edi Matsumoto with her heart ~ Carmel-by-the-Sea
And the other side
Seas of the Day ~ Edi MatsumotoWild Beauty
Grab yourself a map of the locations and walk around Carmel-by-the-Sea and enjoy!
Red Ferrari’s are some of my favorites at the car shows . . . and why not, what’s not to like? I expect there will be quite a few of them at this years Prancing Ponies Car Show in Carmel on Thursday!
This year, we’ve had to say good-bye to Concours on the Avenue in downtown Carmel, but Prancing Ponies Car Show has been placed right on Ocean Avenue this year on Thursday 8/18. Free to the public, it will be the only car show in Carmel-by-the-Sea. It will be quite a “Happening” with woman car owners showing off their cars and a fashion show! Prancing Ponies Foundation’s mission is to Create Women Leaders One Girl At A Time!
Chanterria Gilbra, Founder and executive director of Prancing Ponies
Chanterria Gilbra, founder and executive director of Prancing Ponies, explains all about its beginnings and its mission in
There are tons of events going on all week culminating on Sunday with the Concours de Elegance. This is always an amazing event attracting thousands of car owners and car enthusiasts from all over the country and even the world. To know what is going on and where . . . Click on Event Schedule.
Enjoy some “Eye Candy” from years past . . .
1934 Ford Sedan
That’s all for now folks!
Susan Clark, realtor, Carmel Realty Company
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“Car Mania” in Carmel ~ Pebble Beach ~ Pacific Grove ~ Monterey
After a year and a half of pandemic isolation, it was a relief for many to see “Car Week” return to Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula. It wasn’t quite as full blown as in years past, but it was still an amazing week drawing thousands to see the incredible cars and enjoy the beautiful Monterey Peninsula.
Car enthusiasts arrived from all over the country to enter their cars in the various car shows, participate in auto rallies, attend reunions of their car clubs and go to auctions to buy more cars! Then thousands more came just to view the unique vehicles and ogle the “Eye Candy” in all colors.
One of the most popular car shows was the free “Concours On The Avenue” which took place in downtown Carmel on the Tuesday of “Car Week” featuring sporting cars, hot rods, muscle cars, and luxury cars. This car owner is polishing his beauty diligently preparing for the judges.
There are cars for everyone’s taste.
1934 Ford Sedan
Some of the cars were sophisticated classics and some were WILD!
Our Carmel Realty office on Ocean Avenue was right in the middle of all of the action entertaining the viewing public with an Open House complete with refreshments.
What’s your favorite car?
1959 Porsche 356A convertible
Every car was identified by a sign on its windshield describing the car which was very helpful.
What’s my favorite car?
1959 Chevrolet Corvette
I love this 1959 Corvette – look at this wheel!
1959 Chevy Corvette interior
But then Ferrari’s are pretty cool too!
The classic 1950 Chevy convertibles are pretty neat too. OK, I love them all!
On Sunday “Car Week” ended with the piece de resistance, the Concours d’ Elegance – and elegant it is!
Wow! Love that color!
I didn’t go to the Sunday event, but this is one of the cars shown in a prior year when the Tour d’ Elegance would park in downtown Carmel on Thursday for 2 hours while the car owners enjoyed lunch in the park.
These amazing classic cars are something to behold!
In case I have now turned you into a car lover, put a week in Carmel on your calendar for next year and come and enjoy!
