The Audrain Veteran Car Tour 2025 is a distinguished event that celebrates the rich heritage of early motoring. Scheduled for May 3-4, 2025, in Newport and Bristol, Rhode Island, this annual tour offers participants and spectators a unique opportunity to experience vintage automobiles in their original setting.

The two-day event features a parade and display of cars at the historic Fort Adams, a leisurely drive along the picturesque Ocean Avenue, and a 50-mile roundtrip tour from Newport to Bristol and back.

This celebration not only honors the early days of motoring but also provides enthusiastic owners a chance to use their antique motorcars as they were intended.

This scenic route accentuates the rich heritage of Gilded Age Newport. Drivers will embark on a picturesque 50-mile journey, showcasing their pre-1908 classic treasures along the way.

The tour kicks off from the iconic Audrain Automobile Museum, cruising through Newport’s beaches before heading north.

It will snake through the charming backroads of Middletown and Portsmouth, crossing the historic Mount Hope Bridge into Bristol, and then loop back to Aquidneck Island.

A leisurely lunch break is planned, a perfect time for drivers to swap stories and admire each other’s rides.

After a fulfilling road trip, the tour will circle back to the front doors of the Audrain Auto Museum for a celebratory reception. This event isn’t just a drive; it’s a rolling celebration of car collectors and automotive heritage. It is the only tour that allows vintage car lovers to showcase their prized possessions in the way they were meant to be enjoyed.

The tour featured a range of vintage models, including a 1904 Fiat, 1905 Stevens Duryea, 1901 Winton, 1902 Yale, 1904 Curved Dash Oldsmobile, 1906 Stanley Steamer, 1909 Pierce Demi Tonneau, 1905 Pearce Arrow, 1901 Packard Model C, 1901 Panhard Levassor, and a 1904 Winton.

This tour is the only exclusive opportunity for classic car owners to flaunt their pre-1908 classic with other like-minded car enthusiasts. It’s not just a tour, it’s a moving record of history, passion, and the antique thrills of early motoring.. So, rev up your engines and be a part of this extraordinary homage to the dawn of the automobile era

No vehicles in the tour are younger than 1909.

IT PROMISES TO BE A MAGICAL TRIP – TRULY BRINGING HISTORY IN MOTION TO VIBRANT LIFE!

Event Overview:

• Dates: Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4, 2025
• Location: The event will traverse the scenic landscapes of Newport and Bristol, Rhode Island.
• Vehicle Eligibility: Open to two categories of vehicles:
  • Cars built between 1895 and 1907
  • Cars built from 1907 to 1918
• Entry Fee: $950 per vehicle, which includes participation for two people, breakfast and lunch on Sunday, and all driving activities. Additional passengers can be accommodated upon request.

Event Highlights:

• Saturday, May 3, 2025:
  • Morning: Parade and display of cars at the historic Fort Adams in Newport.
  • Afternoon: Leisurely drive along the picturesque Ocean Avenue in Newport.
  • Evening: Celebration dinner in Newport for entrants and guests
• Sunday, May 4, 2025:
  • 7:00 AM: Registration and vehicle staging at the Audrain Automobile Museum, 222 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840.
  • 8:00 AM: Official start of the 50-mile roundtrip tour, departing from Newport.
  • Route: The tour will proceed through Newport’s beaches, continue north along the back roads of Middletown and Portsmouth, cross the historic Mount Hope Bridge into Bristol, and return to Newport.
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch break at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum in Bristol, offering participants a chance to relax and socialize.
  • 2:00 PM: Return journey to Newport.
  • 5:00 PM: Arrival at the Audrain Automobile Museum, followed by a celebratory reception.

Additional Information:

• Vehicle Display: Spectators are welcome to view the vintage automobiles during the parade at Fort Adams and along the tour route on Sunday.
• Registration: Participants can register online through the Audrain Automobile Museum’s event calendar.
• Contact Information: For further details, interested parties can contact the organizers at 401-856-4420.

The Audrain Veteran Car Tour 2025 offers a unique opportunity to experience the early days of motoring amidst the scenic beauty of Rhode Island. Whether you’re a vintage car owner or an enthusiast, this event promises a memorable celebration of automotive history and camaraderie.

IT PROMISES TO BE A MAGICAL TRIP – TRULY BRINGING HISTORY IN MOTION TO VIBRANT LIFE!

The tour kicks off from the iconic Audrain Automobile Museum, cruising through Newport’s beaches before heading north. It will snake through the charming backroads of Middletown and Portsmouth, crossing the historic Mount Hope Bridge into Bristol, and then loop back to Aquidneck Island. A leisurely lunch break is planned, a perfect time for drivers to swap stories and admire each other’s rides.

After a fulfilling road trip, the tour will circle back to the front doors of the Audrain Auto Museum for a celebratory reception. This event isn’t just a drive; it’s a rolling celebration of car collectors and automotive heritage. It is the only tour that allows vintage car lovers to showcase their prized possessions in the way they were meant to be enjoyed.

This tour is the only exclusive opportunity for classic car owners to flaunt their pre-1908 classic with other like-minded car enthusiasts. It’s not just a tour, it’s a moving record of history, passion, and the antique thrills of early motoring.. So, rev up your engines and be a part of this extraordinary homage to the dawn of the automobile era

No vehicles in the tour are younger than 1909.

NEWPORT VETERAN CAR TOUR

The tour featured a range of vintage models, including a 1904 Fiat, 1905 Stevens Duryea, 1901 Winton, 1902 Yale, 1904 Curved Dash Oldsmobile, 1906 Stanley Steamer, 1909 Pierce Demi Tonneau, 1905 Pearce Arrow, 1901 Packard Model C, 1901 Panhard Levassor, and a 1904 Winton.

Source: Newport-Bristol-Newport Veteran Car Tour