Audrain Motorsport is proud to announce the fourth annual Newport–Bristol–Newport Veteran Car Tour, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Presented by Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty, a leading global collector car auction house, this cherished event will once again bring some of America’s finest brass-era automobiles to the scenic roads of coastal Rhode Island.
Now a signature event on the historic motoring calendar, the Audrain Veteran Car Tour has quickly become regarded in the spirit of the famed London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which began with the Emancipation Run of 1896 celebrating the dawn of motoring freedom in the United Kingdom.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with the Audrain Veteran Car Tour in 2026 for what will be a truly meaningful moment for Northeast collector car culture,” said Jakob Greisen, Senior Car Specialist for Broad Arrow Auctions. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to bringing world-class experiences to enthusiasts and collectors of all kinds, celebrating automotive heritage while fostering hobby engagement. We look forward to showcasing exceptional collector cars and connecting with the Tour’s passionate participants this spring.”
VETERAN MOTORING EXPERIENCE
For 2026, the Veteran Car Tour welcomes collectors from across New England and the United States for an immersive celebration of automotive history. “This tour is quickly becoming one of the most meaningful brass-era gatherings in the country,” said Nic Waller, President of the Audrain Group. “To see these extraordinary veteran cars driving through Newport and Bristol is both a tribute to the earliest days of the automobile and a reminder of why Newport remains such a special home for motoring culture.”
On Sunday, the route of the Audrain Veteran Car Tour will be a 50-mile roundtrip, departing from the Audrain Automobile Museum on Bellevue Avenue in Newport and will drive via the beaches of Newport before heading north along the comfortable back roads through Middletown and Portsmouth before crossing the historic Mount Hope Bridge to Bristol where it will turn around. Lunch will be at Blithewold Manor & Arboretum in Bristol before returning onto Aquidneck Island on the final leg back to the Audrain Automobile Museum for a celebratory reception.
“This historic car run promises to be an exciting celebration honoring the earliest days of motoring in Newport,” Waller added, “while offering owners the rare opportunity to experience these antique motorcars exactly as they were intended.”
PRESENTED BY BROAD ARROW AUCTIONS
As presenting sponsor, Broad Arrow Auctions, driven by Hagerty, is a leading global collector car auction house known for its expertise in the international collector market and its partnerships with many of the world’s premier concours and motoring events. Broad Arrow’s involvement underscores a shared commitment with Audrain Motorsport: honoring automotive heritage while cultivating meaningful enthusiast-driven experiences.
This historic car-run promises to be an exciting celebration honoring the great history of the early days of motoring in Newport whilst offering enthusiastic owners a chance to use their antique motorcars in the manner for which they were indeed intended.
The entry fee is $395 for two people per car and includes all driving activities as well as breakfast and lunch on the Sunday. The event is open to two categories of vehicles: cars built between 1895 and 1907 and cars built from 1907 to 1918.
$395 PER VEHICLE
ENTRY INCLUDES 2 PEOPLE PER VEHICLE
Includes all driving activities, breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
Please contact us for information on additional passengers
The event is open to suitable cars built prior to 1908. Limit 2 people per car. Please contact us for information on additional passengers.