Brazil Wins Again at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
A Brazilian museum car has won the second-place prize at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California, USA. This is the second consecutive year a Brazilian car has taken the top prize in this category.
The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet d'Orsay, a 1925 car from the CARDE museum in Campos do Jordão, Brazil, has won the second-place prize at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California, USA.
This is the second consecutive year a Brazilian car has taken the top prize in this category. In 2025, the CARDE museum represented Brazil at the event and won the "Lap of Luxury" award for the Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS Guida Interna Sport 1928.
The CARDE museum is a unique space dedicated to the preservation of Brazilian culture and history, particularly from the 20th century. The museum uses cars as a way to tell the story of Brazil's history, with many of the cars on display being more than just vehicles - they are part of the country's story.
The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet d'Orsay is a one-of-a-kind car, with a design signed by the prestigious Carrozzeria Castagna. It is a convertible limousine that can seat seven people, and it is the only one of its kind in the world.
The car was originally owned by the Brazilian industrialist Henrique Lage, who had it imported from Europe in the 1920s. It was later restored in the 1950s by Eduardo André Matarazzo and remained in his private collection for many years.
The CARDE museum has become a hub for the preservation of Brazilian car culture, with a strong ecosystem of car enthusiasts, restorers, and collectors. The museum has attracted over 200,000 visitors since its opening and has become a must-visit destination for car enthusiasts.
Luiz Goshima, the director of the CARDE museum, said that the win at Pebble Beach is a testament to the growing recognition of Brazilian car culture on the international stage. "This is a victory for the entire Brazilian car community, and it shows that we are being recognized internationally," he said.
The CARDE museum is a unique space that combines art, design, and education to tell the story of Brazil's history. The museum's collection includes over 500 cars, with around 120 on display at any given time.
The museum's building is a six-thousand-square-meter space that features theatrical lighting, rich scenery, and advanced technology. It is located in the town of Campos do Jordão, about 170 kilometers from São Paulo.
The CARDE museum is a testament to the growing recognition of Brazilian car culture on the international stage. With its unique approach to preserving and showcasing Brazilian history, the museum is a must-visit destination for car enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning more about Brazil's rich cultural heritage.
### The CARDE Museum: A Hub for Brazilian Car Culture
The CARDE museum is a hub for the preservation of Brazilian car culture, with a strong ecosystem of car enthusiasts, restorers, and collectors. The museum has attracted over 200,000 visitors since its opening and has become a must-visit destination for car enthusiasts.
The museum's collection includes over 500 cars, with around 120 on display at any given time. The cars are displayed in a unique way, with each one telling a story about Brazil's history and culture.
The CARDE museum is a testament to the growing recognition of Brazilian car culture on the international stage. With its unique approach to preserving and showcasing Brazilian history, the museum is a must-visit destination for car enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning more about Brazil's rich cultural heritage.
### The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet d'Orsay: A One-of-a-Kind Car
The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet d'Orsay is a one-of-a-kind car, with a design signed by the prestigious Carrozzeria Castagna. It is a convertible limousine that can seat seven people, and it is the only one of its kind in the world.
The car was originally owned by the Brazilian industrialist Henrique Lage, who had it imported from Europe in the 1920s. It was later restored in the 1950s by Eduardo André Matarazzo and remained in his private collection for many years.
The CARDE museum has become a hub for the preservation of Brazilian car culture, with a strong ecosystem of car enthusiasts, restorers, and collectors. The museum has attracted over 200,000 visitors since its opening and has become a must-visit destination for car enthusiasts.
Luiz Goshima, the director of the CARDE museum, said that the win at Pebble Beach is a testament to the growing recognition of Brazilian car culture on the international stage. "This is a victory for the entire Brazilian car community, and it shows that we are being recognized internationally," he said.
The CARDE museum is a unique space that combines art, design, and education to tell the story of Brazil's history. The museum's collection includes over 500 cars, with around 120 on display at any given time.
The museum's building is a six-thousand-square-meter space that features theatrical lighting, rich scenery, and advanced technology. It is located in the town of Campos do Jordão, about 170 kilometers from São Paulo.
| Model | Year | Price | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Cabriolet d'Orsay | 1925 | - | One-of-a-kind car with a design signed by Carrozzeria Castagna | | Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A SS Guida Interna Sport | 1928 | - | Won the "Lap of Luxury" award in 2025 | | CARDE Museum | - | - | A hub for the preservation of Brazilian car culture, with a strong ecosystem of car enthusiasts, restorers, and collectors |
