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Donald W. Osborne

Donald W. Osborne, ASA, is a Principal, Automotive Historian, Appraiser, Consultant & Writer who also shares his experience and knowledge with millions of viewers on television in his regular segments “Assess & Caress with Donald Osborne” and “Behind the Bowtie” on the internationally-distributed CNBC primetime show “Jay Leno’s Garage.

20 Years

of professional experience

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ASA-Accredited Appraiser

U.S. & EUROPE

Services the U.S. and Europe

USPAP

USPAP Compliant

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May

2026

Trieste, Italy

CONCORSO DI ELEGANZA E SPORTIVITÀ CITTÀ DI TRIESTE 2026 — 22 – 24 May

Donald Osborne will be a featured judge at the 6th Concorso d’Eleganza e Sportività “Città di Trieste” in Trieste, Italy, taking place from May 22 to 24, 2026. 

This prestigious event is integrated into the larger Mitteleuropean Race 2026, which marks its 10th anniversary during the same weekend. The concours is a world-class gathering of rare historic Automobili Italiane—specifically those built between 1910 and 1979—and is held in the iconic Piazza Unità d’Italia, an open-air amphitheater on the sea. 

  • Trieste, Italy

16

August

2026

The Lodge at Pebble Beach, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, USA

Join Donald Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the 75th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

The 75th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is officially scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at The Lodge at Pebble Beach.

Donald Osborne is a longtime participant and official judge of the event. While specific judge assignments for the 75th anniversary are typically finalized closer to the event date, his role as a renowned historian and regular judge at Pebble Beach makes him a staple of the judging team.

  • The Lodge at Pebble Beach, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA, USA
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6

September

2026

Lime Rock Park, White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT, USA

DONALD OSBORNE NAMED SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOR AT HISTORIC FESTIVAL 44

Donald has been named a Special Guest and Guest of Honor for Historic Festival 44 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT.  While the overall festival runs from Thursday, September 3 to Monday, September 7, 2026, Donald will be honored during the Sunday in The Park event which takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026. 

  • Lime Rock Park, White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT, USA
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Shape of a man

Fiat Gilco Siata

Donald Carol Murray

Donald & Carol Murray

"This restoration would not have happened without Donald’s expert guidance. Carol and I feel lucky to call Donald a friend. His advice is priceless and it would be a privilege to work with him again."

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1946 Fiat 1100 Frua Spider

David Word

“I want to contribute to the persuasive story of Donald Osborne’s intellect, integrity, tact, contacts and judgment, all harnessed to help attain the goals you set to enjoy our multifaceted, consuming hobby.”

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STILE TRANSATLANTICO / TRANSATLANTIC STYLE: A Romance of Fins and Chrome

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Donald Osborne’s first book, “STILE TRANSATLANTICO / TRANSATLANTIC STYLE: A Romance of Fins and Chrome” brings to light the depth and range of the creative exchange in automotive design between Italy and America in the decade following the end of World War II.

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Stile Transatlantico Book