Misselwood Concours d'Elegance

"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.Founded in 2009 by Patrick Cornelissen,[4] the inaugural event took place in the summer of 2010 as the North shore Concours d’Elegance,[5] and attracted 1,000 spectators and around 65 concours cars.

Following the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway,[7] the tour lets drivers explore the winding roads of Cape Ann, starting in Newburyport and ending at the Misselwood Estate.

The inaugural event featured 80 vehicles, including a 1908 Stanley Model K[10] from the Owls Head Transportation Museum, although a broken linkage rod ended the tour early for the caretakers.

[13] Located alongside the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, on what was once known as Boston's Gold Coast,[14] the Misselwood Estate sits on a small neck with views of Salem and Marblehead.

The location and event has been noticed as the East Coast's Mini Pebble, and is among the top concours shows in the United States.