ACE Forum
Conversations with Automotive Legends
Join Donald Osborne and Wayne Carini together for one exclusive conversation moderated by Nic Waller, President of the Audrain Group. Hear personal stories, career highlights, collecting insights, automotive history, and behind-the-scenes experiences from two of the industry's most respected personalities.
2026 Forum Lineup
The voice behind “Assess & Caress” on Jay Leno’s Garage, and Accredited Senior Appraiser — a rare command of what makes a collector car matter, and what it’s worth.
Host of Chasing Classic Cars and owner of F40 Motorsports, who has hunted and revived some of the rarest automobiles on earth — with the stories to match.
Automotive executive, concours judge, and President of the Audrain Group and Audrain Motorsport.
A premium discussion series during Monterey Car Week
The ACE Forum brings together respected voices from the automotive world for one engaging, in-depth discussion during the Automobilia Collectors Expo.
Forum Overview
The ACE Forum offers an intimate opportunity to hear directly from two internationally respected automotive experts, together on stage. Through one moderated conversation, guests will explore the stories, personalities, and experiences that have shaped the collector car hobby while gaining unique insights into automotive history, restoration, collecting, and market trends.
Forum Schedule
One session. Two legends. One forum experience.
Donald Osborne & Wayne Carini: A Conversation
Join automotive historian and appraiser Donald Osborne and master restorer and television host Wayne Carini together on stage for a single wide-ranging conversation moderated by Nic Waller. Two strong, knowledgeable personalities in dialogue — personal stories, career highlights, collecting insights, automotive history, and behind-the-scenes experiences from decades spent at the center of the collector car world.
Forum Tickets
One ticket, one session — premium insight with both speakers together.
- $49 admission to the full Forum session
- Limited seating for up to 50 attendees
- Premium setting during Monterey Car Week
One-of-a-Kind Educational Opportunity
As part of the Automobilia Collectors Expo, the ACE Forum presents one conversation dedicated to the people, stories, and artifacts that define automotive culture.
From collector insights to historical perspectives, the session offers a deeper look into the passion behind automobilia and the world of enthusiast collecting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is forum access included with general expo admission?
Forum access is sold separately as a dedicated pass, or bundled into select VIP ticket types.
Is there just one ticket type?
Yes. The ACE Forum is now a single combined session featuring both speakers together, so there's one ticket type: $49 admission to the full session.
Are Donald Osborne and Wayne Carini confirmed speakers?
Yes. Donald Osborne and Wayne Carini are the confirmed featured speakers for the 2026 ACE Forum Speaker Series.
Will there be audience Q&A or book signings?
Select sessions may include audience Q&A opportunities. Both Donald Osborne and Wayne Carini will participate in a book signing together immediately following the session, with books available for purchase on-site.
How many seats are available?
Forum seating is limited to a maximum of 50 attendees.
Add a premium forum experience to your ACE visit
The ACE Forum brings expert conversation, collector insight, and added prestige to the Automobilia Collectors Expo 2026.