Audrain Collection Wins 1st, 2nd & 3rd in Class at 74th Pebble Beach Concours
The museum is dedicated to preserving, celebrating & sharing automotive history & using the cars as intended by driving them to events…
The Audrain Collection of Newport, Rhode Island, took home a First, Second and Third in Class at the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Audrain’s restored 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brewster Ascot Phaeton captured a First in Class in the Rolls-Royce Phantom Centennial class. The collection’s 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 car clinched a Second in Class in the 75th Anniversary of Formula 1: 1974-Present class, followed by a Third in Class for the collection’s 1955 Porsche 356 1600 Super Reutter Speedster in the Postwar Preservation Early class.
1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brewster Ascot Phaeton
The Springfield-built 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom I Brewster Ascot Phaeton presented by the Audrain Collection is one of only 21 produced with the Brewster Phaeton body style. Its unique features include roll-up windows, a modification by Murphy Coachworks of Pasadena, California, and the only Ascot known to have this feature.
It also features polished aluminum beltlines, 21-inch wire wheels and a dual cowl configuration, reflecting Brewster coachwork style. The car was originally delivered to Mr. G.M. Church of Pasadena in October 1929 and later owned by Mr. Lester Braunstein of Beverly Hills.
1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 Car
The McLaren MP4/4, considered one of the most dominant Formula 1 cars of all time, holds a special place within the Audrain Collection, officials stated in a press release. This particular chassis (Chassis 4) was used by Alain Prost during the 1988 Formula 1 season—where he achieved victories in Monaco, Mexico City—and Paul Ricard, along with several podium finishes.
1955 Porsche 356 1600 Super Reutter Speedster
The 1955 Porsche 356 1600 Super Reutter Speedster, acquired by the Audrain Collection in 2020 from the collection of Dr. Nicholas Begovich, captured Third in Class in the Postwar Preservation Early class. Bought new by Begovich, this car was purchased with a rare hardtop that’s never been mounted, and it shows just 10,684 miles. The car is completely original and has been carefully maintained throughout its life.
Preserving, Celebrating & Sharing Automotive History
The mission of the Audrain Automobile Museum is to “preserve, celebrate and share automotive history,” noted the press release. Museum officials stated that a vital part of sharing the vehicles in the Audrain Collection is in bringing them to the public on the road, being used as the builder intended, as a fully functional kinetic sculpture.
“As these wonderful and truly historic automobiles take their place of prominence on the global stage, it is a moment of pride and celebration for all of us who have been involved in their preservation,” said Audrain group president Nic Waller. “These remarkable cars stand as a symbol of the elegance and craftsmanship of a bygone era. With their timeless design and attention to detail, these vehicles capture the essence of automotive excellence and serve as a reminder of the rich history behind these iconic automotive brands.”
Best of Show at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The car that took home the Best of Show trophy at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance was a unique aero-inspired 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Nieuport-Astra Torpedo shown by Penny and Lee Anderson Sr. of Naples, Florida.
