What: North Shore Concours d’Elegance
Where: Misselwood Estate at Endicott College
When: Sunday July 31, 11am-4pm
Who: Young and young at heart; suitable for all ages
Why: To benefit student scholarships
$: $10 general admission ($6 Beverly residents/endicott alumni), kids under 12 free
Lauded by car aficionados as one of the best shows in New England, the North Shore Concours d’Elegance returns in 2011 to the oceanfront Misselwood Estate at Endicott College. Presented by the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group, the event will be held on Sunday July 31st and will attract thousands of people to view some of the most elegant cars and motorcycles of their decade.
The Concours d’Elegance will open up to the public at 11am and throughout the day there will be musical entertainment, jewelry, watches and fashion shows at the Long’s Jewelers-Rolex pavilion, food and wine, as well as art displays culminating into the awards ceremony at 3pm. Located on the waterfront, the Misselwood Estate offers unsurpassed views of the Atlantic Ocean, which forms an incredible backdrop for iconic cars and motorcycles and will turn the event in a great family friendly Sunday.
Based on feedback from participants and spectators, the 2011 show will feature a collector car parking area adjacent to the concours field, whereby everyone who reserves in advance can display their special car. “We understand that not everyone has a concours level car, and really wanted to give other people the opportunity to display their cars as well,” says founder Patrick Cornelissen. “The North Shore Concours d’ Elegance turned heads last year. We have a tremendous lineup of classic vehicles, motorcycles & scooters and people are very moved and motivated about the entire show”. Head judges Bob DeSantis and Rick Beecoff will be lending their expertise again this year in leading the concours awards.
Besides classic Jaguars, Ferrari’s, Porsche’s, Alfa Romeo’s or BMW’s, people can expect noteworthy cars such as a 1932 Duesenberg SJ Dual-Cowl Phaeton; a Pebble Beach Concours winning 1932 Cadillac 355B, a 1950 Bentley Mark VI Drop Head Coupe Convertible believed to be one of two DHC’s built in 1950 by Graber of Switzerland or even a 1970 Ford Torino GT 429 Convertible; one of possible 3 left in existence.
As the North Shore concours d’Elegance is organized by and held on the grounds of Endicott College, funds from ticket sales will go directly towards Endicott scholarships benefitting current and future students and allowing them to pursue their higher educational dreams. To order tickets in advance contact Endicott’s Conference Services at 978-232-2128 or at confer@endicott.edu/concours.