Whether you’re a die-hard gearhead or simply have an interest in automotive arts, Monterey, Calif., was the place to be last weekend. Most of the four-wheeled faithful flocked for the Concours d’Elegance, but come check out our five fave rides from the three best events!

This very exclusive event is limited to 3000 guests, but it’s one of the best events of Monterrey’s showcase weekend. Under a beautiful Monterey sky, attendees could also get fairly close to the Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 cabriolets of the late 1950s—a stunning car by any measure.

The heavy-cruisin' Detroit lifestyle is relived once a year at the Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise, when many of the same cars that ran Woodward in the 50s and 60s are polished up and paraded out for all (i.e. 1.5 million motorheads) to see.

Chopped and lowered with a 1776cc motor and 8-spoke Empi wheels, this '74 "Thing" is one hefty reader creation.

From Cali to New Zealand, this classic T-Bird is turning heads.