Lime Rock Park, White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT, USA
DONALD OSBORNE NAMED SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOR AT HISTORIC FESTIVAL 44
Donald has been named a Special Guest and Guest of Honor for Historic Festival 44 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. While the overall festival runs from Thursday, September 3 to Monday, September 7, 2026, Donald will be honored during the Sunday in The Park event which takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Lime Rock Park, White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT, USA
The Lodge at Pebble Beach, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, USA
Join Donald Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The 75th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is officially scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at The Lodge at Pebble Beach.
Donald Osborne is a longtime participant and official judge of the event. While specific judge assignments for the 75th anniversary are typically finalized closer to the event date, his role as a renowned historian and regular judge at Pebble Beach makes him a staple of the judging team.
The Lodge at Pebble Beach, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, USA
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
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
16
April
2026
Anantara Concorso Roma — 16-19 April
Donald will be judging at the Anantara Concorso Roma—presented by UBS, a world-class automotive ‘spectacle’ in the heart of historical Rome, from 16–19 April 2026. A gathering of the rarest and most significant historic Automobili Italiane from around the globe, for a vibrant three-day celebration of the very best in Roman hospitality, Italian cuisine and luxury style—la dolce vita!
5
March
2026
Amelia Island, Florida, USA
The Amelia Island Concours — March 5 -8
Donald Osborne, ASA, North American Representative for the renowned Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens, esteemed classic car historian, author, appraiser, and Consulting Director of the prestigious Audrain Automobile Museum, will be participating as a judge and available for onsite vehicle consultations.
Amelia Island, Florida, USA
28
January
2026
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
Paris Expo Porte De Versailes — 28 JAN. – 1 FEB. 2026
Donald will be attending the Hall of Fame induction of Miles Collier on Thursday, January 29th at 5pm and the FIVA 50th Anniversary Commemoration on Friday, January 30th at 6pm
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Place de la Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
15
November
2025
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Sat. Nov. 15th — 9th Annual Sculpture in Motion — Grand Tour Parade of Cars
Grand Marshal Donald Osborne, will host a talk at 2 p.m. in the Gardens’ Outdoor Classroom titled Monuments in Motion- Landmarks in Automotive Design. Donald Osborne ASA, is a classic car historian, consultant, accredited appraiser, author, curator, the principal of Automotive Valuation Services and a Consulting Director of the Audrain Group in Newport, Rhode Island.
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Historica Selecta Classic Car Auction Yearbook — Presentation and Roundtable
Donald will be making an appearance on Thursday, October 23rd at 5 pm at the ACI/ACI Storico stand in Hall 31, Auto e Moto d’Epoca Bologna
Bologna, Italy
3
October
2025
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, USA
2025 Audrain Newport Concours and Motor — Seminar Series
Friday, Oct. 3, 2:30 to 3:30 pm – Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week — at the historic Casino Theater on the grounds of the International Tennis Hall of Fame — Donald will be moderating the “Form & Function – Designing for Purpose, on the Road & Wrist” seminar with Anthonie de Haas, Director of Product Development, A. Lange & Söhne and Michael Simcoe, General Motors Senior VP, Global Design, retired, discussing the challenges and opportunities in creating memorable products for demanding and discerning audiences, whether that be a new automobile or an important new watch.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2:30 to 3:30 pm – at the historic Casino Theater on the grounds of the International Tennis Hall of Fame– “Behind the Driver – Running a Winning Race Team” — Donald will lead the conversation with Tony Kanaan Team Principal of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and championship-winning driver and Ray Evernham, a NASCAR and Motorsports Hall of Fame, team owner and consultant, three-time Winston Cup Series champion crew chief with Jeff Gordon, on what it takes to get the person at the wheel into the winner’s circle. The seminar will bring you onto the pit wall, into the garage and the minds of winners.
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI, USA
6
September
2025
Des Moines, IA, USA
Donald Osborne Featured Speaker at 2025 Des Moines Concours Charity Gala
Donald is set to headline the prestigious 2025 Des Moines Concours Charity Gala. The event will take place on Saturday, September 6, at the elegant Stine Barn in Des Moines from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. As the Featured Speaker, Donald will captivate the audience by sharing behind-the-scenes stories, market insights, and personal anecdotes from his extensive experience as an automotive historian, appraiser, author, and co-host of Jay Leno’s Garage.
Des Moines, IA, USA
17
August
2025
Pebble Beach Golf Links, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, USA
PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE
Donald will be attending and judging at The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the flagship of Pebble Beach Automotive Week. He will also be in attendance at the auction previews of RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Co, Broad Arrow Auctions and Bonhams, where consultations can be scheduled to review vehicles on offer.
Pebble Beach Golf Links, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, USA