Sunday October 5, 2025 marked the culmination of a week’s worth of Newport Rhode Island, hospitality and automobile history with the Audrain Concours d’Elegance. It was held at the Breakers Mansion, and there is no finer backdrop for the amazing collection of rare and elegant automobiles gathered for the sixth year of celebrating automobiles and motorcycles than this historic mansion and its beautiful grounds. There were breathtaking views in all directions. A perfect place to host some of the most rare and historic autos still on the road today.
Owners brought their entries from all over the United States. Many of the classic vehicles are parts of numerous treasures of a few who own multiple rare autos in their collections while others are the one prize auto that owners cherish. Some are kept under covers most of the year while there are also owners who believe their rare machines should be driven and admired by all and they drive them, maybe not daily but enough that others get the treat of seeing them pass by on the road on any given day.
Part of the enjoyment of the Concours d’Eleglance Newport is talking with owners about their vehicles and how they acquired them. You can see the pride on their faces as they tell the history of their autos and how they were able to obtain them. Then how they were able to bring them to and maintain them at Concours standards. It is evident in some that these cars are way more than metal and an engine, they are part of the fabric of their own lives and that of family members.
In the Thirty under Thirty class there were many interesting owners. They are young owners who are passionate about the entry they brought to the event and gladly tell of how they restored and brought life back into their automobiles and how much they are enjoying showing their rides alongside some of the crown jewels of perfectly maintained and historically significant autos at the show. It’s wonderful to see a whole new generation of individuals so passionate about preserving the history of these vehicles.
This being the sixth year of the Newport Concours it’s evident that it will be a yearly week long classic vehicle extravaganza for many years to come. It’s growing in popularity and is now an event looked forward to all year by many not only to submit entries but also to participate in the numerous events held around town all week. There were gatherings and conferences at multiple venues offered each day. In the evenings there were events and parties at various destinations to give attendees a great overview of the many historic locations throughout Newport.
It is a week that has become a staple in the fall in Newport and has evolved into a fantastic showcase for the rich automotive and racing history that Newport offers and many are not always aware of. The Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance has grown and stretched its footprint during the week leading up to the Concours d’Elegance and we look forward to next year and what surprises and rare vehicles they roll out for the attendees to admire.
Winners Results by Classes:
2025 Newport Best in Show Winner
1st Place
1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Rimoldi Corto Spyder
Owner: Chris MacAllister
2nd Place
1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Spider
Owner: Paul Gould
3rd Place
1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza Spider Corsa
Owner: Lawrence Auriana
Chrysler
1st Place
1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible
Owner: Adam Skolnick
2nd Place
1960 Chrysler 300F 2 Dr HT
Owner: Tom Wilburn
3rd Place
1955 Chrysler C-300 2 door coupe
Owner: Charles Schoendorf
Pre-war Cadillac
1st Place
1936 Cadillac Series 90 Convertible Coupe
Owner: John D Groendyke
2nd Place
1940 Cadillac 62 Convertible Victoria
Owner: Ralph Marano
3rd Place
1934 Cadillac 355-D Convertible Coupe Convertible Coupe
Owner: Harvey & Sharon Siegel
Post-war Cadillac
1st Place
1949 Cadillac 62 Two Door
Owner: Ralph Marano
2nd Place
1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
Owner: Steven Albanese
3rd Place
1963 Cadillac Series 62 conv. Convertible
Owner: William Renda
Ford GT40 Road Car
1st Place
1965 Ford GT40 Mk.I Road Car Coupe
Owner: Ben & Charles Levy
2nd Place
1966 Ford GT40 Mk.I Road Car Coupe
Owner: Johnny Shaughnessy
3rd Place
1965 Ford GT40 Mk.I Road Car Coupe
Owner: William & Cheryl Swanson
Mercedes-Benz
1st Place
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Convertible
Owner: Lorenzo Triana
2nd Place
1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster Hard Top Convertible
Owner: Eric Blumencranz
3rd Place
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL Roadster
Owner: Ann Fagan
Ferrari
1st Place
1960 Ferrari 250 SWB Cabriolet Speciale
Owner: Robert Davis
2nd Place
1952 Ferrari 212 Inter Coupe Special Coupe #0191EL
Owner: Dennis Garrity
3rd Place
1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB 212 Inter
Owner: Lee Herrington
Pre-War European
1st Place
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Owner: William Parfet
2nd Place
1937 Bugatti Type 57SC Atalante Roll-Back Coupe
Owner: Fritz Burkard
3rd Place
1936 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre Derby Pillarless saloon
Owner: Charles Schulze
American Muscle
1st Place
1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback
Owner: Michael Mancini
2nd Place
1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda 2 dr Hard Top
Owner: Martin Eichelman
3rd Place
1968 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
Owner: David Ruggieri
Jaguar
1st Place
1948 Jaguar Mk IV DHC
Owner: Daniel Graf
2nd Place
1953 Jaguar XK 120 FHC Coupe
Owner: Rob & Clare DiNuzzo
3rd Place
1953 Jaguar XK120 Drop Head Coupe
Owner: Clifford Lewis
Post-War American Coupes
1st Place
1956 Continental Mark II 2-Door Coupe
Owner: Tom and Kathy Wholley
2nd Place
1964 Studebaker Avanti Coupe
Owner: Roman Artymyshyn
3rd Place
1956 Packard Caribbean Hardtop Coupe Hardtop Coupe
Owner: Kiff Rule
Post-War American Convertibles
1st Place
1954 Kaiser Darrin 161 Convertible
Owner: Edward & Rita Koch
2nd Place
1954 Buick 76C Roadmaster Convertible
Owner: Ken and Rose Laytin
3rd Place
1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Owner: Michael Heffernan
Motorcycle 1925-1951
1st Place
1925 Norton Model 16H 490cc Swallow Model 4 Sidecar
Owner: Lisa & Jim Hendrix
2nd Place
1951 Vincent Motorcycle Comet Road Motorcycle
Owner: Roland Houde
3rd Place
1925 Phelon and Moore Panther Single seat motorcycle
Owner: Hans Deamer
Motorcycle 1954-1985
1st Place
1978 Benelli 750 sei Motorcycle
Owner: Eric Sierra
2nd Place
1967 Triumph T120 TT Special Motorcycle
Owner: Kenneth Larkin
3rd Place
1960 Honda CA95 Benly 150 Motorcycle
Owner: Michael Muessel
Rolls-Royce
1st Place
1928 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Derby Speedster
Owner: Veasey Cullen
2nd Place
1931 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Henley Roadster
Owner: Singleton Collection
3rd Place
1913 Rolls-Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost Touring Car
Owner: Owls Head Museum
Post-War European 1945-1965
1st Place
1960 Aston Martin DB4, Series I GT Touring
Peggy Preiser
2nd Place
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Superleggera Coupe
Owner: John and Fred Fischer
3rd Place
1944 KdF-Wagen Type 82e 2 Door Saloon
Owner: Alexander Soultanis
Post-War European 1965-1985
1st Place
1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Series III Monaco GP Pace Car
Owner: Douglas Cohen
2nd Place
1967 Maserati Mexico 4700 Coupe
Owner: Frank Anigbo
3rd Place
1967 Lamborghini 400 GT Coupe
Owner: Robert Torre
AMERICAN 1918-1935
1st Place
1932 Packard 903 Sport Phaeton
Owner: Adam Buck
2nd Place
1929 Lincoln L Sport Phaeton Type 163B DC/DW
Owner: William Wybenga
3rd Place
1930 Franklin 147 Pirate 7 Passenger Phaeton
Owner: Dale Balderson
AMERICAN 1935-1945
1st Place
1937 Cord Cabriolet Convertible
Owner: Andrew Williams
2nd Place
1935 Ford 48 Standard Tudor Sedan
Owner: Thomas Harper
3rd Place
1935 Auburn 851 Speedster
Owner: Mary and Ted Stahl
Racing
1st Place
1952 Allard J2X Roadster
Owner: Cameron Luther
2nd Place
1962 Shelby Cobra Mk1
Owner: CWC Ltd
3rd Place
1952 Allard JR
Owner: Mat Goldsmith
European Sports Cars
1st Place
1957 AC Ace Roadster
Owner: Pascal A J Maeter
2nd Place
1953 Allard J2X Roadster
Owner: Rich Myers
3rd Place
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider Veloce
Owner: Wicker Francis
Veteran
1st Place
1914 Mercer 22/70 Raceabout
Owner: Jim Grundy
2nd Place
1907 White Model G Runabout
Owner: Mitch & Wendy Gross
3rd Place
1913 Maxwell GAR Raceabout
Owner: Alex Dragone
30 Under 30 American
1st Place
1962 Chrysler Newport 4 Door Sedan
Owner: David Shipulski
2nd Place
1974 Ford Mustang II Coupe
Owner: Brady Marston
3rd Place
1948 Packard Deluxe Eight 4 Door Sedan
Owner: Alexander Zois
30 Under 30 Convertibles
1st Place
1967 Jeep Jeepster Convertible
Owner: Darcy Roaf
2nd Place
1927 Ford Model T Touring
Owner: Spencer Vibert
3rd Place
1959 Austin Healey Sprite Roadster
Owner: Lucas Kashtan
30 Under 30 International
1st Place
1961 Volkswagen Single Cab Pick-Up
Owner: Adam Carceller
2nd Place
1985 Porsche 944 Coupe
Owner: Emma Hager
3rd Place
1969 Subaru 360 Sedan
Owner: Hugh Martin
Zagato Coachworks
1st Place
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GTZ Coupe
Owner: David Sydorick
2nd Place
1965 Lamborghini 3500 GTZ Coupe
Owner: Bill Pope
3rd Place
1963 Alfa Romeo TZ1 Coupe
Owner: Robert Wilder
For more information about the 2025 Audrain Motor Week and Concours visit The Audrain Concours d’Elegance
Article by Donna Erichsen
Photos by George Bekris
