Ed and Kathy Schmidt have two more states to go to make 48 in the 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible they personally rebuilt. Our visitors always have the best stories to share, but this one tops them all. The Schmidts, of Delaware, started their "bucket list" adventure...
There's always something new to see at the Newport Car Museum, and this month it includes the return of the hand-built (in the U.S.) 2017 Honda Acura NSX (foreground above), one of the most complex cars ever made, and the 2005 Acura NSX (background above),...
In July of 2022, the Newport Car Museum Gift Shop expanded, doubling in size to 2,100 sq. ft. More recently, a back wall was blown out to accommodate more clothing and artwork, and it has proven quite popular. With over 50,000 people visiting the Museum...
(From left) Diogo Cardoso, Alex Wolo, Alex Cocuzza, and Johnny Mayo drove from New Jersey to see the Newport Car Museum for the first time. The Newport Car Museum is fire according to young people in their teens and twenties who have become a large part...
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT “Finally,” our new mid-engine C8-generation Chevrolet Corvette 3LT has arrived. It is the first generation to have its naturally aspirated V-8 engine mounted behind the passenger compartment, and its sharp handling and explosive acceleration are a match for sports cars costing...
An American Edition for an American Tradition As the Ford Mustang approaches its 60th Anniversary (in 2024) and its place in history as one of the longest-running automotive models in the world, the Newport Car Museum recognizes and celebrates this iconic American brand with the addition...
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce held a business networking event in our newly expanded Wheel Room. Now with a lovely bar setup, breakfast nibbles could be served with elegance, and we were pleased to see the space work so beautifully for such a lively...
Show Your German Car Key at the Front Desk...
The Newport Car Museum, which has steadily grown its collection and reputation since opening in 2017, has been averaging 1,000 visitors a week, with more and more of those traveling impressive distances specifically to see the Museum (as opposed to making a side trip after...