Adam Carolla's Collection of Championship Race Cars driven by Paul Newman.

Now on Exhibit at Jordan Family Classic Cars

Some legacies are written in film.
Others are forged at 200 miles per hour.

The legendary Paul Newman Racing Collection is now on public display in Orange County at Jordan Family Classic Cars. This exclusive automotive exhibit features original race cars driven and owned by Academy Award winner and professional race car driver Paul Newman.

Owned and preserved by comedian, filmmaker, and automotive historian Adam Carolla, this is the largest collection of Paul Newman race cars in the world — and a rare opportunity to experience motorsports history up close.

If you are searching for classic car exhibits in Orange County, Paul Newman race cars, or a unique car museum experience near Los Angeles, this limited-time exhibition is a must-see.

About Paul Newman’s Racing Career

While widely known for his Hollywood career and philanthropy, Paul Newman built an extraordinary 35-year professional racing career beginning at age 47 after filming Winning.

His racing accomplishments include:

Four SCCA National Championships
2nd Overall at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans
IMSA competition wins
Co-founding the championship-winning Newman/Haas Racing team

Newman competed professionally into his 80s, earning the respect of the global motorsports community.

Adam Carolla’s Stewardship of the Collection

Adam Carolla, a lifelong racing enthusiast and director of the documentary Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman, acquired and preserved these historic race cars to ensure Newman’s racing legacy remains visible and active.

Unlike traditional static museum collections, several of these cars continue to be exercised and raced, preserving their authenticity and mechanical heritage.

Race Cars on Display

This is not a replica exhibit — these are the authentic race cars driven by Paul Newman throughout his career.

Featured vehicles include:

1979 Porsche 935 – The Le Mans podium-finishing car
1986 Nissan 300ZX IMSA GT-1 Championship car
1979 Nissan 280ZX Twin Turbo V8 (933 HP)
1971 Triumph TR6 – Newman’s early professional race car
1968 Ford Escort RS1600 Mk I
2000 Porsche GT3 R – Campaigned at Petit Le Mans

The exhibit also includes original racing suits, helmets, awards, and personal memorabilia.

For collectors, Porsche enthusiasts, Nissan racing fans, and motorsports historians, this collection represents a significant chapter in American racing history.