Sun, 24 May 2026 10:15:22 -0400 http://audrainautomuseum.org en-us © 2026 In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS yes 0313bd01-b5da-5f08-b193-957965a2108f Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Automotive, Auto, Cars, Informative, Entertaining, Enthusiast Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zw58f21ulxgj4vav5ltp1s6q5fyw?.jpg http://audrainautomuseum.org Antonio Ben Sean We're Going to Leno's Garage, & The Isle of Man TT The boys talk Bugattis, brainrot, and business trips to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

]]> The boys talk Bugattis, brainrot, and business trips to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-17615164 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400 3303 1 53 full false Billionaire Car Shows and Raising Cane's 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.

]]> 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 Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-16824831 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3076 1 52 full false Ferrari Pulse Check: Lewis Hamilton, the F80, and the Costco Guys 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 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 Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-16484857 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 3405 1 51 full false What is Jaguar Thinking? | Audrain's President Weighs In 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-16274148 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 4024 1 50 full false The Youngest Hot Rod Historian 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.

]]> 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 Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-16108207 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 4321 1 49 full false The Best Concours Yet? 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-15899042 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 3309 1 48 full false Vintage Ferrari Mechanic Victoria Bruno Podcasts at Jay Leno's Garage Victoria Bruno sits down with ABS and dives deep into her journey from casual car enthusiast to leading Ferrari mechanic!

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

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-15698027 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400 3532 1 47 full false We Fixed the New Ferrari. 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-15130315 Fri, 24 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 5015 1 46 full false Matt Farah Drives the Speed Limit — Horseless Carriages, Hybrids, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 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? Will they be joining us again or have they had enough of 100-year-old automobiles?

]]> 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? Will they be joining us again or have they had enough of 100-year-old automobiles?

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-15046346 Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 3483 1 45 full false From Building Roads to Driving on Them: A Chat with Good Friend Louis Barone 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-14835656 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 4467 1 44 full false Euro Plate Porsches Travel to America & Japan Invades: Two Podcasts for the Price of One! 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-14771651 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2728 1 43 full false Nothing But The P-Word! Meet THE Porsche Carrera GT Specialist @repasimotorwerks 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 Carrera GT whisperer Jimmy Repasi tells the boys what it's like taking apart one of the most revered supercars for a living.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-14588511 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500 3119 1 42 full false Meet Mr. Motorcars: Purveyor of Rare Porsches — Ryan Friedman 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-14452366 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500 4251 1 41 full false Indy 500 Winner Bobby Rahal Makes a Podcast Pitstop! Indy 500 winner, owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Carrera GT enthusiast Bobby Rahal visits the ABS boys.

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

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-14342146 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500 2388 1 40 full false The Ultimate 4 Car Garage, Everywhere We'll Be in 2024, & Ruf Automobile 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-14256799 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500 3760 1 39 full false Real Driving, Real Life, Hot Rods & Hot Vloggers with Tedward | @TedwardDrives It's time for a TED Talk! The ABS boys sit down with  @TedwardDrives to chat about life with cars.

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

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-14175647 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 4299 1 38 full false Captain Crankshaft Talks Turbos, Trends, and His Safari 911!  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! 

]]>  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! 

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-14072207 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 4096 1 37 full false If You Love Classic Cars — Donald Osborne & ABS Discuss the Man Behind the Bow Tie 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13936554 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 3912 1 36 full false What It Takes to Run a Concours d'Elegance 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13844967 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400 3044 1 35 full false Nicole Johnson: Queen of Offroad, Monster Jam Pro, Thrill Seeker, & Lover of Unique Autos 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13761340 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0400 3729 1 34 full false QUICK UPDATE! The Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week is in Full Swing! 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13672645 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1542 1 33 full false Rebuilding a Wrecked 911 GT3, Leasing vs. Buying, BMWs, and Trending on TikTok with @alecsgarage ​ 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13586017 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0400 3790 1 32 full false Car Spotting in Pebble Beach, Patek Philippe, Porsche, and Pagani's Ugly Steering Wheels 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13501096 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400 3090 1 31 full false F1 Stars Take On The Goodwood Festival of Speed and Sam Gets a Škoda 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13377530 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2052 1 30 full false David Swift — Jay Leno's Left-Hand and Producer Extraordinaire 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 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13294460 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 3400 1 29 full false Ruffian Cars — Chris Ashton's Journey from Video Games to Custom Car Builder 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13210857 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2960 1 28 full false Sitting Down with The Smoking Tire — Matt Farah 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-13124529 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0400 3267 1 27 full false A Word with the Urban Outlaw — Magnus Walker 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 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.  

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12999336 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0400 2883 1 26 full false Veteran Car Tour Recap with Evan Ide 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 sit down with Bonhams Motoring Senior Specialist and owner of HVS Evan Ide where they talk about what makes veteran cars so special.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12911476 Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2913 1 25 full false ABS Reimagined by Singer 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 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12823429 Wed, 10 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2033 1 24 full false Goodwood, Hollywood, and the Season Ahead! The boys reminisce about the past month at the Audrain. They have been around the world, from Hollywood to Goodwood!

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

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12730548 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2143 1 23 full false Rod Emory: Creator of the Outlaw Porsche and Family Man 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12638577 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2949 1 22 full false Bruce Meyer: Beverly Hills-Based Car Collector and Petersen Automotive Museum Chairman 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12544018 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2968 1 21 full false Cannonball Record Holder Doug Tabbutt Joins the ABS Crew! The fastest man from coast to coast shares stories about his travels, as well as a riveting tale about lobster rolls.

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

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12402019 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2320 1 20 full false Chatting about Disney • Pixar's Cars with Jay Ward The boys dive deep into the world of Cars with its creative director, Jay Ward!

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

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12316846 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0500 2401 1 19 full false From Dakar to Nascar! The boys talk current events in the car market, racing, and even planes?

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

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12211310 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2358 1 18 full false Building our Dream Cars — NO PORSCHES ALLOWED 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12118192 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2850 1 17 full false Things to Come and Those to Honor 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.


]]> 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.


]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-12017545 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2554 1 16 full false Jay Leno Visits! 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Buzzsprout-11941690 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500 2763 1 15 full false Out with the New, In with the Old! 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! 

]]> 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 Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11873749 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500 3620 1 14 full false The Only Safe Way to Put a Porsche 911 into the Wall 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11788696 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1572 1 13 full false Vehicle Virgins Visits the ABS Crew! 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11665891 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0500 2217 1 12 full false ​ Shmee150 Visits The ABS Guys! 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!

]]> 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 Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11574386 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2258 1 11 full false Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week Recap: ABS Podcast 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! 

]]> 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! 

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11481205 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2495 1 10 full false The MIATA Is The BEST Car In Our Museum: S1 Ep 9 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11396165 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2361 1 9 full false ABS Goes to PEBBLE BEACH! 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11278160 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1975 1 8 full false The FUTURE of the Car Market! 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

]]> 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

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11198583 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0400 2672 1 7 full false In the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Episode 6: Youngtimers 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11116269 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2379 1 6 full false In the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Season 1 Episode 5: Restomods and Alternative Fuels 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, 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! 

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-11038439 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2002 1 5 full false In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS: S1E4: Track Talk with Pikes Peak Record Holder David Donohue 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Buzzsprout-10956871 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2222 1 4 full false In the Drivers' Seat with ABS: Episode 3: Our First Guest! 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?

]]> 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?

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-10876508 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2902 1 3 full false In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS: S1E2: MOVIN' ON OUT! Say Goodbye to Supercars 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS) Buzzsprout-10770651 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2156 1 2 full false In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS: S1E1: Join us In The Drivers’ Seat! Welcome to the first episode of In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS! In our inaugural episode, Antonio, Ben, and Sean (ABS), discuss their involvement as the younger members of the Audrain Automobile Museum team. Tune in to hear more about unique behind the scenes moments, car talk, and find out about Audrain CEO Donald Osborne’s new supercar! 

]]> Welcome to the first episode of In The Drivers’ Seat with ABS! In our inaugural episode, Antonio, Ben, and Sean (ABS), discuss their involvement as the younger members of the Audrain Automobile Museum team. Tune in to hear more about unique behind the scenes moments, car talk, and find out about Audrain CEO Donald Osborne’s new supercar! 

]]> Antonio, Ben, and Sean (ABS) Buzzsprout-10633547 Wed, 18 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2565 1 1 full false