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delightful personality that translates very well on camera. He's also extraordinarily knowledge- able," says Brian Greene, "Road to Provenance" producer and director. "They liked the fact that I don't need cue cards to talk about cars," jokes McCall, when asked about his involvement. He turns serious, however, while explaining the show's name and concept. As it refers to vehicles, "provenance" includes the history, ownership, awards and other factors that shape a car's value. "These days, it seems like everything is geared around what something is worth," McCall says. "As an enthusiast, that's certainly an important element. But, it shouldn't be the most important element. Why is a car worth what it's worth? Why do people collect these things? We go a lit- tle deeper into those interesting stories in the car world, the motorcycle world, the airplanes, boats, watches, wine—the collecting world, in general." With the show's premiere and the Monterey Motorsport Park opening just around the corner, McCall is also finalizing plans for two annual auto- motive gatherings. He and his wife, artist Molly McCall, will host the 28th McCall's Motorworks Revival on August 14, bringing classic cars and cycles, private jets, food and wine, and exclusive retailers to the Monterey Jet Center. "This year, we're focused on the boutique stars of the car world, and the luxury world as a whole," says McCall, describing displays that will range from timepieces by several small-scale Swiss watchmakers to customized Gulfstream aircraft. Two days after welcoming 3,000 guests to the jet center party, McCall will turn his attention to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The gar- den party at Quail Lodge & Golf Club is an all- inclusive, all-day affair that showcases more than 200 classic cars and motorcycles. Race drivers, car designers and restoration experts will par- ticipate in panel discussions, and a Bonhams auc- tion sets up on the resort grounds. The Quail's featured classes for 2019 cele- brate the Bentley Motors centennial, 70 years of the Volkswagen bus, the 25th anniversary of the McLaren F1 and the evolution of electric cars. McCall is also excited about a special category of Vincent motorcycles, as well as a collabora- tion created with the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The whimsical exhibi- tion features famous vehicles that appeared major movies and television shows, set against a red-carpet walkway that winds past storyboards and film backdrops. For McCall, putting this kind of creative spin on classic car events while also raising funds for charities such as Rancho Cielo youth campus and the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation makes the hard work worthwhile. "As locals, Molly and I are really proud to have a hand in some of the annual activities that take place during car week," he says. "This is our home, and we love being a part this community." 114 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R / F A L L 2 0 1 9 Gordon McCall hosts a new television series, "Road to Provenance," that explores the "history, ownership, awards and other factors" that con- tribute to a vehicle's value. Photo: Molly McCall