The JBS Collection Blog
Rare Silver Ghost Twice Honored at 2023 Pebble Beach Concours
The JBS Collection is pleased to announce that its 1923 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Pall Mall earned both an individual Special Award and Second in Class honors at the 72nd edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Sunday, Aug. 20, on the famed 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California.
The JBS Collection’s Continuation Series Blower Races Le Mans
The JBS Collection is pleased to announce that its 1929 Bentley Continuation Series Blower is now documented as having raced the legendary Le Mans raceway after participating in the 11th running of the Le Mans Classic, June 29-July 2, in Le Mans, Sarthe, France.
Concours d’Elegance Honors and Awards
The JBS Collection is honored to be a part of the distinguished field at these events and grateful for the opportunity to share the history and majesty of our cars with a wider audience.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Jr. Go To Washington
The fully-restored 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Convertible originally owned by American aviator Amelia Earhart is under glass and on public display, through Sept. 5, at Washington D.C.’s National Mall.
Laura and Jack Boyd Smith Jr. Win Collector of the Year at Boca
The JBS Collection is pleased to announce that owners Laura and Jack Boyd Smith Jr. were named the winners of the 2023 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Collector of the Year Award.
The JBS Collection Bursts Into The Key’s Worldwide Top 100
In May, The JBS Collection—represented by owners Laura and Jack Boyd Smith Jr. of Elkhart, Indiana—jumped 50 spots to make it into The Key’s Top 100 rankings of classic car collections worldwide.
The Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm Marks 5th Anniversary
The JBS Collection is pleased to announce – in collaboration with co-presenter LaVine Restorations, Inc., of Nappanee, Indiana – that the 5th Annual Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 on the grounds of the historic Copshaholm House Museum in South Bend, Indiana.
The JBS Collection: The Lalique Crystal Hood Ornaments
French glassmaker René-Jules Lalique produced 30 types of pressed-glass hood ornaments – or mascots – to adorn radiator caps of the wealthy and...
Count Credited with Art Deco ‘Streamlining’ Ideal Designed Cars of The JBS Collection
Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky's imagining of a sleek, space-age future shaped the cars of the Art Deco era and the look of much of the world of...
The JBS Collection Shares Six Magnificent Packards on London Stage at Hampton Court Concours
The 'Magnificent Six'A half dozen immaculately restored Packard Twelves from The JBS Collection received a reception befitting royalty at London's...
The JBS Collection at Concours d’Elegance
Awarded for Excellence in Design the World OverThe horses have left the field of modern-day concours d’elegance, but the luxury and refinement...
1937 Cord 812 Phaeton Convertible
Amelia Earhart’s Favorite Car For a pioneering aviator fueled by adrenaline, the Cord 812 was the ideal land vehicle for Amelia Earhart. With its...
Cars Owned by Famous People
Lights, Camera ... Cars!Here at The JBS Collection, we’ve got nothing but love for our automobiles. We’re not the first ones to appreciate them,...
One-of-a-Kind Automobiles
Every automobile in The JBS Collection is a treasure. Whether for elegant design features or the loving care that went into the restoration process,...
Innovation in Automobile Manufacturing
The JBS Collection is more than an assemblage of vehicles. It’s also a story. It’s the story of an industry that has thrived because of...