Veteran Car Tour 2026

Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17, 2026

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Presented by Broad Arrow Auctions,
Celebrating the Brass Era on the Roads of Newport & Bristol

Audrain Motorsport is proud to announce the fourth annual Newport–Bristol–Newport Veteran Car Tour, taking place Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, May 17, 2026, with expanded programming across two full days of early motoring celebration. 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 weekend 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 Weekend 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.”

Vintage cars parked on a rain-soaked street with old brick and timber buildings in the background.
A vintage brass and black electric tricycle with a canopy parked on a city street, with a person in a black jacket nearby and a row of vehicles in the background.

A Two-Day Veteran Motoring Experience

For 2026, the Veteran Car Tour expands into a full weekend format, welcoming 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.”

Weekend highlights include:

  • A short opening drive on the morning of May 16

  • A special luncheon at the iconic Vanderbilt, Newport’s historic downtown mansion

  • Two days of touring through Newport and Bristol, where history lives and comes to life

Three men riding in a vintage automobile across a bridge with green towers and suspension cables, cars following behind, cloudy sky above.
Three men riding in a vintage car on a wet street, with a white modern car in the background, and a fence, brick sidewalk, and lamp post nearby.

“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.

Close-up of the front part of a vintage green and black automobile with gold accents, showing the grill and fender, with a wooden steering wheel and other classic cars in the background.
A vintage red Stanley racing car with black wheels on a paved road, with another car and trees in the background.

$395 PER VEHICLE

Entry includes 2 people per vehicle

Includes all driving activities, lunch on Saturday, plus breakfast and lunch on Sunday.

Please contact us for information on additional passengers

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It promises to be a magical trip – truly bringing history in motion to vibrant life!

A line of vintage automobiles on a city street, with the closest one labeled '1904 Oldsmobile' and marked with a sign from the Auburn Automobile Museum.
Vintage cars parked on a wet city street in front of historic buildings on a foggy day.
Front view of a vintage car with a black windshield cover, surrounded by a few people and other vehicles on a street with brick pavement.
Four men riding in a vintage open-top car on a wet road; one man is driving, and three others are seated behind him.
Close-up of an antique green car with gold detailing and a wooden steering wheel, parked outdoors with blurred trees in the background.
Close-up of a vintage Stanley red race car with gold accents, parked on a street, with another vehicle visible in the background.