In photos: Eric Clapton's old car takes Best of Show at most prestigious classics show
A pre-war Italian sports car that used to be owned by musician Eric Clapton took the top prize at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Sunday. The 1936 Lancia Astura Cabriolet, with body by design house Pinin Farina, is now owned by Richard Mattei of Arizona. Clapton once described this car as "the most fun I've had offstage and out of bed." More than 200 classic, vintage and antique cars were on display across the famed golf course over the weekend for the world's most prestigious car show.
Richard Mattei holds the winners trophy after taking "Best of Show" for his 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
Richard Mattei drives his 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet after taking the "Best of Show" at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
The door of a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet is seen at the "Best of Show" at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
The steering wheel and interior of a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet is seen at the "Best of Show" at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
A 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet owned by Richard Mattei wins the Best of Show prize at the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S. August 21, 2016.HANDOUT/Reuters
The interior of a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet is seen at the "Best of Show" at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
A 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet is seen at the "Best of Show" at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
A 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet is seen at the "Best of Show" at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
The engine of a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet is seen at the "Best of Show" at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
Richard Mattei holds the winners trophy after taking "Best of Show" for his 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
A 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet is seen at the "Best of Show" at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
The steering wheel and interior of a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet is seen at the "Best of Show" at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
Richard Mattei, right, gestures with his partner Barbara Ries after taking the "Best of Show" for his 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Cabriolet at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California, U.S., on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.David Paul Morris/Bloomberg