Once you see the category winners at Pebble Seashore and different concours occasions, the automobiles are the celebs. An proprietor like Ralph Lauren is somebody you could be acquainted with by identify, however typically these collectors would possibly as nicely be any random particular person you go by at your native Patek Philippe retailer. One of many biggest of those aficionados, Arturo Keller, has handed away on the age of 91.

Born in Mexico Metropolis to a Swiss household, Arturo has been a long-time participant purveyor of the best vehicles ever since he purchased his Talbot-Lago T150 SS Teardrop Coupe. Alongside along with his spouse, Deborah, their 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540K Autobahn Kurier received Better of Present at Pebble Seashore in 2021. This was the third time they received that award, all with pre-war Mercedes-Benz autos.

Along with its automotive assortment, the Keller identify is thought to wine afficionados because the household runs the Keller Property winery in Northern California’s Sonoma Valley. Nonetheless, Arturo’s fundamental occupation has been as a provider of automotive upholstery to the likes of the Massive Three plus producers from Europe and Japan. As you possibly can see, automobiles have been in Arturo’s blood for many of his life.

Mercedes-Benz has been Arturo’s real love, little question as a result of marque’s storied historical past in Le Mans and elsewhere. He assortment has been discriminating however has by no means discriminated, as he’s additionally recognized for his secure of Ferraris that embrace the 340 Mexico Berlinetta Vignale Berlinetta that Phil Hill drove within the 1953 Carrera Panamericana.

Arturo Keller is survived by his spouse, his youngsters Grace, Lorraine, Arturo, Ana, and their youngsters. Ana specifically will proceed her father’s legacy as she herself has exhibited classics at Pebble Seashore and is the Property Director of the Keller Property winery.