The 7th Annual Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance has come to a close. The weather for the whole affair over the past 5 days has been perfect, and the field of distinguished and rare motorcars was beyond description. The 180 vehicles are separated into 26 classes and judged within each class with a runner-up, second place, and winner. Among the many classes, there were four finalists for “best in show”. The winner of the 2025 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance was the 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto Spider – The Rimoli Alfa owned by Chris McAllister, driven by son Alex McAllister.
This vehicular presentation is so vast that it defies adequate description. According to the Audrain website, “The vehicles selected pay homage to the theme of History, Luxury and Sport.” Often compared to the Pebble Beach Concours, Newport is perceived as a more intimate setting where people can engage more fully with the automobiles. The vehicles on display range from early 1900 steam-powered vehicles to 1980 race cars and everything in between. There was also the fully electric Dacora on display, available in 2027/2028. Some of the cars represent the only remaining representations of their model in the world. Some were perfectly restored vintage motorcars, appearing timeless, and others were glorious in their original state, celebrating preservation over restoration.
Jay Leno, Chairman of this year’s event, was ever-present on the grounds and received all comers with stories, agreeing to selfies and autographs. Leno shared the podium with Nick Waller, Donald Osborne, the former CEO of the Audrain Group, and John Paul DeJoria, who presented the awards and offered commentary for each class.
This event has quickly become one of the crown jewels in Newport, marking it on people’s calendars. The next Audrain Newport Concours will occur on October 4, 2026.
Images represent an overview of vehicles on display until photos of judges, after which vehicles shown are winners in their class, finishing with the best in show winner.
