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The Misselwood Concours d’Elegance is an American classic car and motorcycle event, that takes place on the last weekend in July at the Misselwood Estate, in Beverly, Massachusetts, and has been referred to as one of the most scenic classic car events on the East Coast and New England region. The event is a fundraiser for scholarship funds for Endicott College. A Concours d’Elegance (from French meaning a competition of elegance, lit. "concourse of elegance", referring to the gathering of prestigious cars) dates back to 17th Century French aristocracy, who paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during summer weekends and holidays. As such, the Misselwood Concours brings homage to the traditional concours parades, by combining high-end fashion, art, classic automobiles, and for one weekend, turning it into the classic car hub of New England by showcasing some of the most beautiful old cars in the world. ==History== Founded in 2009 by Patrick Cornelissen,〔http://www.boston.com/cars/news-and-reviews/2013/07/19/museum-quality-car-show-heads-for-beverly/QDsiX9O7N8Iih2vcxmnnfK/story.html〕 the inaugural event took place in the summer of 2010 as the North shore Concours d’Elegance, and attracted 1,000 spectators and around 65 concours cars. Nowadays, the Misselwood Concours d’Elegance draws spectators and automobiles from all over the United States. For the 2011 edition, the show moved to its current fixed date of the last weekend in July and saw over 2,000 people visiting. That year the show also added a non-judged collector field, in addition to the established concours field. After the 2012 edition, the show was renamed Misselwood Concours d’Elegance as homage to the extraordinary oceanfront property once owned by Susan B. Cabot., a Boston Brahmin – one of the “first families of Boston”. Already established as a premier event location, the Misselwood Estate forms the ideal backdrop and is set in a historic and scenic region. In 2012 a partnership was formed with the Essex National Heritage Commission to help support a Tour d'Elegance, which takes place on the Saturday preceding the Concours d'Elegance. Following the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, the tour lets drivers explore the winding roads of Cape Ann, starting in Newburyport and ending at the Misselwood Estate. Shifting to a full weekend of events, a Tour d’Elegance, similar to the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance〔http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/pages/3023〕 and the Road Tour organized at the Amelia Island Concours〔http://www.ameliaconcours.org〕 was added in 2013. The inaugural event sold out in record time and featured 80 vehicles, including a 1908 Stanley Model K〔http://bangordailynews.com/community/owls-head-transportation-museum-to-exhibit-1908-stanley-model-k-semi-racer-at-misselwood-concours-delegance/〕 from the (Owls Head Transportation Museum ), although a broken linkage rod ended the tour early for the caretakers.〔http://www.boston.com/cars/news-and-reviews/2013/08/03/stanley-steamer-the-breakdown-lane/V12K1vB5EAQWd7qv87bVLO/story.html〕 2013 also welcomed record crowds and the concours field expanded considerably, opening up an extra show field next to its home at the Misselwood Estate.〔http://www.autoweek.com/article/20130808/CARNEWS01/130809891〕 As only one of two concours shows in the New England region, the Misselwood Concours provides an opportunity for the New England automobile community to congregate and showcase their exceptional vehicles.〔http://bangordailynews.com/community/owls-head-transportation-museum-to-exhibit-1908-stanley-model-k-semi-racer-at-misselwood-concours-delegance/〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Misselwood Concours d'Elegance」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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