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Who We Are

Donald W. Osborne

Donald W. Osborne, ASA, is a Principal, Automotive Historian, Appraiser, Consultant & Writer who also shares his experience and knowledge with millions of viewers on television in his regular segments “Assess & Caress with Donald Osborne” and “Behind the Bowtie” on the internationally-distributed CNBC primetime show “Jay Leno’s Garage.

20 Years

of professional experience

Asa

ASA-Accredited Appraiser

U.S. & EUROPE

Services the U.S. and Europe

USPAP

USPAP Compliant

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17

May

2026

Newport, RI, USA

Audrain Newport-Bristol-Newport Veteran Car Tour — 17 May

Donald will be participating in the fifth annual Audrain Newport–Bristol–Newport Veteran Car Tour, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Presented by Broad Arrow Auctions and 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 Newport and Bristol, Rhode Island.

  • Newport, RI, USA

22

May

2026

Trieste, Italy

CONCORSO DI ELEGANZA E SPORTIVITÀ CITTÀ DI TRIESTE 2026 — 22 – 24 May

Donald Osborne will be a featured judge at the 6th Concorso d’Eleganza e Sportività “Città di Trieste” in Trieste, Italy, taking place from May 22 to 24, 2026. 

This prestigious event is integrated into the larger Mitteleuropean Race 2026, which marks its 10th anniversary during the same weekend. The concours is a world-class gathering of rare historic Automobili Italiane—specifically those built between 1910 and 1979—and is held in the iconic Piazza Unità d’Italia, an open-air amphitheater on the sea. 

  • Trieste, Italy
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Shape of a man

Fiat Gilco Siata

Donald Carol Murray

Donald & Carol Murray

"This restoration would not have happened without Donald’s expert guidance. Carol and I feel lucky to call Donald a friend. His advice is priceless and it would be a privilege to work with him again."

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1946 Fiat 1100 Frua Spider

David Word

“I want to contribute to the persuasive story of Donald Osborne’s intellect, integrity, tact, contacts and judgment, all harnessed to help attain the goals you set to enjoy our multifaceted, consuming hobby.”

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STILE TRANSATLANTICO / TRANSATLANTIC STYLE: A Romance of Fins and Chrome

$95

Donald Osborne’s first book, “STILE TRANSATLANTICO / TRANSATLANTIC STYLE: A Romance of Fins and Chrome” brings to light the depth and range of the creative exchange in automotive design between Italy and America in the decade following the end of World War II.

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Stile Transatlantico Book