Concours d'Elegance

It dates back to 17th-century France, where aristocrats paraded horse-drawn carriages in the parks of Paris during summer weekends and holidays.

Traditionally, vehicle judging at a Concours is more demanding than that of a local neighborhood or general automobile show.

Often, the competitiveness of a Concours d'Elegance forces restoration of a vehicle to surpass "mint" condition.

[citation needed] Concours d'Elegance competitions also are run for classic cars.

Even components or features fitted to automobiles of the same type, but in a different production year or trim level, are not allowed.