Beverly Classic Car Show Draws 1K Visitors To Endicott College's Oceanfront Campus

BEVERLY, MA — More than 1,000 attendees descended upon Endicott College's oceanfront campus for the 15th annual Misselwood Concours d'Elegance.

The three-day event concluded with the main car show on Sunday, as the Best of Show award went to Mark and Carolynne Coriglianno, of Peapack, NJ, for their 1921 Rolls-Royce Ghost Phaeton (Tourer). The vehicle was celebrated for its original body, matching numbers and distinction as the oldest extant Springfield production car, restored in 2016 by Vintage and Auto Rebuild.

"Celebrating our 15th year was truly special," said Bryan Cain, Acting President of Endicott College. “The Misselwood Concours d'Elegance has grown into a premier event, showcasing incredible automotive artistry at an unrivaled coastal college. More importantly, the proceeds directly impact our first-generation students through the Inspire Scholarship, providing vital access to higher
education and empowering future leaders. We are immensely grateful to all our participants, sponsors, and attendees for making this a record-breaking year and for their commitment to our
students' success."

The inaugural Misselwood Concours d’Elegance Distinguished Patron Award went to Brian Kelly, President/Owner of Kelly Automotive Group. A North Shore native, Kelly’s journey in the automotive industry began at age 13 on his father’s used car lot. His entrepreneurial spirit, evident from a young age, propelled him to build the Kelly Automotive Group into one of North America's top 150 dealer groups, representing nine franchises across seven locations and employing more than 400 people.

"Brian Kelly's story is an inspiring testament to what can be achieved through unwavering dedication and a commitment to people," Cain said. "He embodies the spirit of this award, reminding us that true success is about the journey and those you bring along for the ride. We were honored to recognize him as our first Distinguished Patron."

Go here for a full list of all category winners.

Proceeds from the event will continue to benefit the Inspire Scholarship for first-generation college students at Endicott College.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)