“The current exhibit at the Audrain Automobile Museum on Bellevue Avenue, tells the history of convertibles from 1930 to the modern day. From the museum’s 1930 Pierce-Arrow to its 2013 Bugatti Veyron, the evolution is apparent. A sign accompanying the collection of classic convertibles sets the scene:” via newportri.com NEWPORT — From the curatorial point […]
Comedian, former talk-show host and car enthusiast Jay Leno, award-winning automotive designer Peter Brock and 65 classic cars will be the featured guests when the Audrain Automobile Museum holds its biggest fundraiser of the year on Sept. 1 at Salve Regina University’s Ochre Court. via newportri.com NEWPORT — Comedian, former talk-show host and car enthusiast […]
Tank Away: Winter In Newport RI (As seen on WCVB5) Check out the video link High Tea, Antique Cars and ice skating. Video link below. http://www.wcvb.com/article/chron-1/8826788 Audrain Automobile Museum222 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840(401) 856-4420 Vanderbilt Grace Hotel41 Mary StreetNewportRhode Island, 02840401 846 6200 Newport Skating Center4 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI 02840Tel.: (401) 846-3018888.900.8640 ext. […]
LeMAY America’s Car Museum is driving from Boston to Detroit and stopped by our museum. The Drive Home II is a 12 day, 2,150 mile winter rally celebrating the 100th anniversary of J.D. Rockefeller’s 1917 Crane Simplex. Follow the journey by clicking here.
Preserving Newport’s History One Car At A Time August 26th The Audrain Automobile Museum is pleased to host its inaugural summer Gala, Let the Good Times Roll – Preserving Newport’s History One Car at a Time, at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. The Gala will showcase the Vanderbilt’s family1941 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine, which […]
Porsche fans had reason to worry coming into the 1995 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Just 10 days before the winter race, IMSA placed additional engine and weight restrictions on turbocharged cars. Porsche felt this made them uncompetitive, and promptly yanked their purpose-built Tom Walkinshaw Racing WSC roadsters from the race. Porsche could afford to […]