In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS

The concours season is in full swing, and the boys have been very busy, all three returning with wild stories. Ben drops some concours intel, and Antonio asks viewer questions.

Antonio, Ben, and Sean catch up on what has been going on at the Audrain, give their opinions on the new Ferrari, and discuss the busy year ahead.

Antonio, Ben, and Sean are joined by Nic Waller, the new President of Audrain. Nic shares his experiences in the automotive world and weighs in on the Jaguar rebrand.

Brian Lenox is a member of Ty-Rods, the oldest continuously active hot rod club in the east. He serves as the club's historian and is an expert in New England hot rod history. Along with his father, Brian has been tracking down and acquiring cars that have a significant historical value to New England's past — their mission being to save and preserve them for generations to come. Brian also writes for multiple automotive publications and resides in central Massachusetts.

Antonio, Ben, and Sean talk about what they've been up to in the past month as well as prepare for the 2024 Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week.

Victoria Bruno sits down with ABS and dives deep into her journey from casual car enthusiast to leading Ferrari mechanic!

Ben might have a broken rib, the new Ferrari is ugly (don't worry, we fixed it), Tesla still has a ton of issues, and the Aston Martin Valkyrie is even more magnificent in person. It's a wild card episode with a lot of goodies. Enjoy!

A departure from the typical Smoking Tire drive, Matt Farah and Zack Klapman slow things down... to about 30 mph. A couple weeks ago they joined us in Newport for Audrain's 3rd Annual Veteran Car Tour, and their second attempt at making it to Bristol and back — this time in a 1902 Yale. Did they make it or did they have to push their way to the finish line? Will they be joining us again or have they had enough of 100-year-old automobiles?

ABS welcomes Louie Barone, a long-time friend of the museum, for a chat about bridges, when things go wrong in the museum, and some differing opinions on the P-word.

For the first time in a month, the ABS boys are finally together in one room, catching up on all that's happened at the Audrain over the winter. Also, we have a bonus interview from a German couple on a long US road trip in two very special Porsches.

The Carrera GT whisperer Jimmy Repasi tells the boys what it's like taking apart one of the most revered supercars for a living.

The ABS boys pack up their gear and head to Long Island to meet the team at Ryan Friedman Motorcars. If you're a fan of Porsche, Ferrari, or even Mercedes and you have an Instagram account, you've probably seen one of the stunning examples they have had up for sale. Join ABS as they learn what goes into acquiring these rare birds, pairing them up with the right buyer, and taking risks in the name of listening to your car enthusiast heart. 

Indy 500 winner, owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Carrera GT enthusiast Bobby Rahal visits the ABS boys.

The boys spill the beans about their plans for 2024 and all of the events Audrain will be attending, answer some viewer questions, and choose their ultimate 4-car garage.

It's time for a TED Talk! The ABS boys sit down with  @TedwardDrives to chat about life with cars.

 Two local guys with an international following, Jackson and Will from Captain Crankshaft join us for this week's podcast! Check out their channel to see the hard work they put into their cars and the fun they have in the process! 

It's the episode you've all been waiting for. We finally sit down with Donald Osborne, automotive enthusiast and valuation expert, guest star ot Jay Leno's Garage, and host of the Audrain Museum Network! Join ABS and get to know the man behind the bowtie!

Take a glimpse of what it's like to organize a week's worth of world-class automobile events. While they're goofballs on camera, Antonio, Ben, and Sean are integral to the success of the Audrain Newport Concours & Motorweek.

The coolest person we know? Nicole Johnson of  @NicoleJohnsonsDetour stops by to see what the Audrain Newport Concours is all about and share some amazing stories of her time as an offroad racer, Monster Jam driver, and host of a ridiculously cool, automotive YouTube series!

Take a peek behind the scenes of our biggest event of the year, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. With over 40 free and ticketed events spread over five days, there's surely an event for you!

Alec's Garage stops by, Sean steps out to fly kites, Antonio has regrets about Bitcoin and Ethereum, and Ben reminisces his Basketball glory days. 

Fresh from their trip to Pebble Beach, Antonio and Ben recap Car Week. Sean tells tales of the cars & coffee event that they missed. Steve and Antonio attempt to continue their debate about ugly steering wheels, but are derailed by Škoda Sam and Ben Taradash fawning over Citroëns. 

Sean tells tales of his adventures across the pond at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the Audrain Automobile Museum ran the legendary 1988 McLaren MP4/4 up the hill, Antonio poses hypothetical questions, and Sam shares his new purchase with the boys!

The ABS boys stop into quite possibly the most famous garage in the world to visit our friend David Swift. He's the man behind the cam of Jay Leno's Garage, Co-Producer of Audrain Mansions & Motorcars, a new dad, a freshly-licensed pilot, and all-around great human being.

The ABS boys look a little different.... Sean steps out so Steve can sit down with his idol, Chris Ashton — video game designer turned custom car builder.

ABS visits  The Smoking Tire, Matt Farah! He lends  @TheSmokingTirePodcast studio to the boys, so they can talk first cars, dream cars, accidents, and algorithms.

The ABS crew visits the garage of famed fashion designer, car collector, and Porsche customizer Magnus Walker. They chat about the automotive community, his outlaw lifestyle, and of course... the "P" word.  

The ABS boys sit down with Bonhams Motoring Senior Specialist and owner of HVS Evan Ide where they talk about what makes veteran cars so special.

The ABS boys visit the Singer workshop in Los Angeles. After they pick their jaws up off the floor, they are joined by Singer Vehicle Design Interior Production Manager Tim Kortebein!

The boys reminisce about the past month at the Audrain. They have been around the world, from Hollywood to Goodwood!

The boys stop by the shop of legendary custom Porsche 356 builder, Rod Emory. They discuss passion, craftsmanship, the devil in the details, being the first to rise, and the truth about working with family.

In this special episode of In The Drivers' Seat With ABS the boys head to LA to speak with legendary car collector and Chairman of The Petersen Museum, Bruce Meyer.

The fastest man from coast to coast shares stories about his travels, as well as a riveting tale about lobster rolls.

The boys dive deep into the world of Cars with its creative director, Jay Ward!

The boys talk current events in the car market, racing, and even planes?

The boys talk about current events in the car world and build their dream cars, and as an added challenge, the guys aren't allowed to mention Porsche.

This season at the Audrain there's a lot of exciting things in store for YOU, and we can't wait! However, as we look forward to the new year, we remember those who will, sadly, not be joining us. Ken and Chris will be sorely missed, but we hope to honor them within our community through our various events. Our collective heart at Audrain goes out to their loved ones, and we thank them for sharing their joy and passion with us and the automotive world.

The ABS boys welcome Jay Leno as they discuss getting people involved in the car community, the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week, and fun anecdotes!

2022 is packing up and moving out, and so are the “Youngtimers”! The boys jump in the driver's seat of some of their favorites from the previous exhibition “Collecting Moving Forward” and prepare to usher in the new year with our latest showing “Early Landmarks in Automotive Engineering”! Hear about some of their most memorable moments from the museum changeover, 2022 season, and what's at the tippity-top of their Christmas lists. Perhaps Santa will be dropping off a GT3 RS... or two. We'll just have to wait and see! No matter what you celebrate, Happy Holidays from the ABS boys and all of us here at the Audrain Automobile Museum! 

Antonio, Ben, and Sean try their hand at the racing simulators in the Audrain gallery. The ABS crew invites you to try to beat their times when you come visit the Audrain Automobile Museum, or sign up for an Audrain Motorsport track day for a taste of the real thing!

Parker Nirenstein from Vehicle Virgins joins the boys in another episode of In the Drivers' Seat with ABS. Parker talks about his time here in Newport, RI driving various Porsches as well as attending the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week.

Shmee tells the boys about his long, interesting, and successful career making YouTube videos about the world's greatest supercars, as well as some great stories about his many adventures!

Antonio, Ben, and Sean share their experiences during the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. It was a whirlwind of a week full of highs and lows, beautiful cars in a stunning setting. Hear the boys' behind-the-scenes stories about putting on a world-class event! 

Many great things are happening in the world of Audrain! Antonio, Ben, and Sean talk about the recent exhibition changeover, as well as the upcoming Audrain Youngtimers and the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week. The ABS gang try another round of guessing the car by the engine sound.

A and B head to Car Week 2022! Listen as the boys recount stories of the incredible cars, people and experiences they had in Monterrey. Along with helping the Audrain team represent three cars on the concours field, the boys headed over to Laguna Seca for some vintage racing and late night car spotting in Carmel!

The car market is filled with turbulent times — highs and lows. What's "in"? What's "out"?In this episode of 'In the Drivers' Seat with ABS', the guys talk about where they think the future of the car market is headed. What modern cars are going to become collector cars down the road? How do the Audrain Collections keep moving forward in their collecting goals? Are 944s the next best classic?Find out on this week's episode of 'In the Drivers' Seat with ABS'!Episode 7: The Future of the Market

We have a new 'S' in our midst! Steve fills in for Sean as they talk about Audrain Youngtimers. The conversation covers everything from Saabs to Silvias, Foxbodies to Ferraris. Who was the best-dressed? We hear rad stories from the judges of the event as well as a participant.

In this episode, the boys talk restomods. Singer? Emory? ALTERNATIVE FUELS??? Jump 'In the Drivers' Seat with ABS' and join us on this ride. Laughs and good times are guaranteed! 

In this episode, championship race car driver David Donohue hops In The Drivers' Seat with ABS! David is an accomplished driver with wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, Le Mans, and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb!The ABS guys swap stories as they try to compare to David's established racing career.Jump in the passenger seat and join in!

We've got a guest! In this episode, Audrain gets a glimpse into Hollywood and recall some of the most unique vehicles at Audrain Cars and Coffee. The boys also play a game. Who can guess that engine sound?

MOVIN' ON OUT!The super cars have left the building!In this episode, Audrain has emptied the museum from the 'What's the SUPER in Super Car' exhibition, so ABS took the cars to stretch their legs around the city of Newport!Join us in this episode to hear their thoughts on cars like the McLaren 620R, Mercedes Benz GT Black Series, Porsche 918 Spyder, Ferrari Enzo, and more!