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Chris Bock is the Chief Judge and a member of the Selection Committee for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. He’s served as Chief Judge since 2013 and he attended his first Pebble Beach Concours back in 1963 at the age of 18. Over the decades, he’s served as a Class Judge and numerous other roles helping make the Concours a success. Chris has been an entrant on five occasions – often showing Packards, a marque to which he is devoted. He has also served as President and National Head Judge of the Classic Car Club of America and as editor of The Cormorant for The Packard Club. This year, Chris put together a display of Eisenhower Era Dream Cars for Pebble Beach. Chris is a retired real estate broker and a foster parent.
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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
You learn more by listening than you do by talking.
CAREER & LIFE CHALLENGES
Chris says we can’t all be right 100% of the time and that we should all be students and keep learning. Chris shares a story regarding the changes manufacturers make in autos and how he, as a judge, needs to stay abreast of them.
FIRST SPECIAL VEHICLE
1948 Packard convertible
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ADVICE
Care for, maintain, and respect your vehicle.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
RECOMMENDED BOOK
Bright Wheels Rolling, by Ken Purdy
PARTING WORDS OF ADVICE
Attend Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Talk to the owners and judges when they’re off duty, and learn to love the hobby.
WHERE TO FIND CHRIS
Chris Bock, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
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