Larz Anderson Car Honored at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Brookline MA

30 August, 2021

11:58 AM

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BROOKLINE, MA — The Larz Anderson Auto Museum (LAAM) in Brookline, a nonprofit that preserves the automobile collection of Larz and Isabel Anderson, has won an award for its 1908 Bailey Electric Victoria Phaeton at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held on August 15 in Pebble Beach, CA. The museum's 1908 Bailey Electric Victoria Phaeton was invited to show in the Early Electrics class and was recognized as the "Most Well-Preserved Pre-War Vehicle" on the field. "Electric cars have a long and unique history, and we're honored to share Isabel's favorite car on the west coast," said LAAM Executive Director Sheldon Steele in a statement. The Anderson Collection is America's oldest car collection, with 14 automobiles that were all purchased new by the Andersons and kept in the same carriage house where they remain today. The museum has long espoused a philosophy of "preservation over restoration," which has become popular among car collectors in recent years. "It was really exciting to see the Bailey receive an award and be recognized for its unique status as a preserved original automobile still housed in its original location," said LAAM board President Norty Knox in a statement. The Larz Anderson Auto Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Sheldon Steele at 617-522-6547 or [email protected].