ACE Forum
Conversations with Automotive Legends
Join Donald Osborne and Wayne Carini for two exclusive conversations 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 two engaging discussions during the Automobilia Collectors Expo.
Forum Overview
The ACE Forum offers an intimate opportunity to hear directly from internationally respected automotive experts. Through moderated conversations, 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
Two sessions. Two speakers. One forum experience.
Session 1 — Donald Osborne
Join acclaimed automotive historian, appraiser, author, and collector Donald Osborne for an engaging conversation moderated by Nic Waller. Donald will share his journey through the collector car world, memorable experiences, insights into automotive design and history, and his perspective on today's collector market.
Session 2 — Wayne Carini
Join renowned collector car expert and television personality Wayne Carini for an intimate conversation moderated by Nic Waller. Wayne will discuss memorable discoveries, decades of buying and restoring collector cars, stories from filming Chasing Classic Cars, and his passion for preserving automotive history.
Forum Tickets
Accessible entry with premium insight — attend a single session or reserve the full forum experience.
- $35 admission for any individual session
- $65 Forum Pass includes both sessions
- Limited seating for up to 100 attendees
- Premium setting during Monterey Car Week
One-of-a-Kind Educational Opportunity
As part of the Automobilia Collectors Expo, the ACE Forum presents two conversations dedicated to the people, stories, and artifacts that define automotive culture.
From collector insights to historical perspectives, each 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.
Can attendees purchase individual sessions?
Yes. Individual sessions are $35, or you can purchase the Forum Pass for $65 which includes both sessions.
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 book signings immediately following their sessions, with books available for purchase on-site.
How many seats are available?
Forum seating is limited to a maximum of 100 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.