Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, celebrated a historic Palm Beach Auction fueled by record-breaking sales, celebrity appearances and heartwarming charity moments during its annual collector car lifestyle event, April 16-18, 2026, at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Featuring a docket of 610 collectible vehicles and a record number of bidders (1,617), the Palm Beach Auction achieved more than $47 million in vehicle auction sales with 100% sell-through. Four vehicles sold for a total of $1.635 million to benefit charity, bringing the total amount Barrett-Jackson has helped raise for nonprofits to more than $171 million. During the three-day auction, Barrett-Jackson also sold 264 pieces of authentic automobilia for more than $1.5 million, bringing the auction’s total sales to over $48.5 million.

“Our 2026 Palm Beach auction welcomed a record number of bidders and was one of the most impressive dockets we’ve ever assembled, featuring the perfect blend of classic and contemporary collectible vehicles,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “World-class restomods, like the 1951 Chevrolet 3100 (Lot #750) that sold for $330,000, remained popular, while European supercars were in especially high demand, comprising the majority of our Top 10-selling vehicles. We’re especially elated to celebrate two new all‑time top sellers in the history of our Palm Beach Auction: the 2016 Pagani Huayra at $3.19 million and the 2025 Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale at $1.87 million. This impressive achievement demonstrates the strength of the collector car market and the immense trust that consignors and bidders have in Barrett-Jackson.”

The top vehicles that sold on Super Saturday presented by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek during the 2026 Palm Beach Auction include:

1. 2016 Pagani Huayra (Lot #747): $3,190,000 (pictured at top)
2. 2025 Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale (Lot #751.1) – $1,870,000
3. 2020 Ferrari 488 Pista (Lot #756) – $819,500
4. 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series Project One Edition (Lot #742) – $770,000
5. 2024 Porsche 911 S/T (Lot #755) – $665,500
6. 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach (Lot #739) – $495,000
7. 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach (Lot #729) – $401,500
8. 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach (Lot #745) – $385,000
9. 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS Targa “Magnum PI” (Lot #716) – $379,000
10. 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger R/T (Lot #758) – $368,500

Barrett-Jackson kicked off its historic auction with an unforgettable Opening Night Party featuring live music and entertainment, then continued to pump up the energy over the next three days with supercars, celebrities and special charity moments.

Celebrities who joined the festivities included NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha; tennis legend and winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, Martina Navratilova; Florida state senator Tom Wright; four Medal of Honor recipients, including U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (Ret.) David Bellavia, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Kyle Carpenter, U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Terry Richardson and U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Matt Williams; Daymond John from Shark Tank; and television personality and builder Jesse James.

“It was an incredibly inspiring moment when four Medal of Honor recipients were welcomed to the auction block by a sea of American flags for the sale of the 2026 GM ISV-U benefiting the Medal of Honor Foundation,” said Jackson. “It was also very special to witness the 35th Anniversary Edition Corvette raise $285,000 to benefit the American Heart Association from the generosity of our dear friend and philanthropist John Staluppi and his wife Jeanette, as well as Nicholas Mastroianni. The American Heart Association is very important to me and my wife Carolyn, so we’re very grateful and inspired by the generosity of our collector car family.”

Barrett-Jackson’s philanthropic efforts in Palm Beach totaled $1.635 million with the sale of four vehicles, including:

• 2026 GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle-Utility (ISV-U) (Lot #3003) – $1,000,000 benefiting the Medal of Honor Foundation
• 1979 Porsche 911 SC donated by Florida State Senators Tom Wright and Jason Pizzo (Lot #3002) – $100,000 benefiting Space Coast Honor Flight
• 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 35th Anniversary Edition (Lot #3001) – $285,000 from three bids, including $135,000 from Jeanette and John Staluppi, as well as $75,000 each from Nicholas Mastroianni and the winning bidder
• 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible (Lot #3000) – $250,000 benefiting the Ellis Island Honors Society

In addition to the funds raised by Barrett-Jackson, NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha announced that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible (Lot #457) would benefit the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund, which is dedicated to infertility education and awareness.

Barrett-Jackson enjoyed its most successful automobilia auction in the Palm Beach event’s history with 264 authentic items generating $1.5 million in total sales. Top automobilia items included:

• Late 1970s-early ’80s Gulf Oil double-sided light-up service station pole sign (Lot #8177) – $57,500
• 1958 Corvette Sting Ray pedal car by Eska (Lot #8179.1) – $57,500
• 1930s-40s Shell Oil porcelain with neon single-sided filing station sign (Lot #8193) – $57,500

“Our Palm Beach Auction was an outstanding event, and now we’ re revving up for our inaugural 2026 Columbus Auction at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in June,” said Jackson. “We’ll have an incredible celebration of the automotive lifestyle, building on our momentum from Scottsdale and Palm Beach. Consignments are already rolling in, so be sure to get your tickets, book your VIP Experiences and register to bid for what promises to be an incredible auction.”

Consignments for the June 25-27 Columbus Auction are now being accepted. Bidder registration is open, with options that give full access to the action. Advance tickets are on sale now, with special pricing for seniors, military and first responders. Student tickets are $10 and children 12 years of age and younger automatically receive complimentary admission. Barrett-Jackson VIP Experiences and hospitality packages are available and offer elevated access. 

Barrett-Jackson is returning to Nevada for its Las Vegas Auction, Sept. 10-12, 2026, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

This article was originally published on Barrett-Jackson.com.

In the summer of 1980, at age 19, my dad drove home a brand-new Toyota Celica notchback coupe from Dahle Toyota in Logan, Utah. This was a picture he proudly took in the driveway of his new ride.

The Celica was one heck of a car for a teenager! It had a $6,909 sticker price (the equivalent of about $28,000 in 2026). Dad’s ownership experience was short-lived, but he still talks fondly about that Celica. After all, the nameplate was well-known for not only its stylish looks, but also for its reliability and value. While some of the competing import sports coupes from the segment, such as the Honda Prelude, used front-wheel drive, the Celica retained its rear-drive engineering all the way up until the 1986 model year.

On display at the Kyusha Club show in Phoenix on April 19 was a tidy-looking 1977 Celica GT liftback. It was from the generation before my dad’s, but it still had somewhat similar lines.

The first Celica came to North America in 1971; up until that point, its closest predecessor would have been a Corona coupe. The first-generation Celica (produced through 1977 with some design and engineering changes along the way) went by the RA29 chassis code, and it was characterized by an available Ford Mustang-inspired fastback rear end on specific years and models. Some even called it a Japanese pony car; the triple taillights were an unmistakable derivative from Ford’s iconic game-changer.

Exterior features seen here included thick U.S.-specification bumpers (federally mandated), quad headlights, dual side mirrors, and body side moldings. Check out those window louvers — something we just recently talked about when discussing retro automotive accessories. In addition to having the liftback body style, all GT models came with styled steel wheels and chrome trim rings. Those wheels, of course, have been replaced by an aftermarket setup here.

The saddle-colored upholstery looked immaculate. GT models received interior niceties like a tachometer, AM/FM radio, and center console. This one also had woodgrain trim adorning the cabin.

Under the hood of the ’77 Celica GT was a two-barrel-carbureted 20R 2.2-liter SOHC inline-four (not pictured) that was rated at about 96 horsepower and 120 lb-ft of torque. A W-50 five-speed manual transmission sent power to the rear wheels, and a three-speed automatic was optional. The Celica’s suspension used MacPherson struts with coil springs up front, combined with a four-link system with a live axle and coil springs in the rear. All in all, it made for a tight-handling package for a car that only weighed about 2,200 pounds.

It’s nice to see some well-kept early Celica models still strutting their stuff at car shows, and it’s fun to reminisce about Toyota engineers’ quests to chase after the Mustang. Who could blame them, anyway?

Now, if only my dad had kept that hot red ’80 coupe…

Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter are the four vehicles that you see below. Each has a distinctive grille, which should help you identify them. Or maybe it’s more difficult than what is being suggested?

Post your answers (including the year, make, and model) in the Comments section below. Need a hint? Just click on an image to be taken to the page for the auction, which should fill you in on the car to which the grille is attached.

Click on a photo to reveal each car

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Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this 1964 Pontiac GTO convertible. This was the first year for the GTO package, which would soon morph into a proper model that held the sales record for the most popular muscle car of the era. Like all GTOs, it is powered by a 389 V-8, with this one equipped with Tri-Power backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Features include a power top, aftermarket air conditioning system, power steering, factory AM radio, and more. Painted Silvermist Gray with a black top over a red bucket-seat interior, this drop-top comes from the selling dealer with a photocopy of the original purchase order and a clear title.

The exterior flanks are painted in Silvermist Gray and sit under a black power convertible top. Other features include a driver-side chrome mirror, rocker panels, simulated hood scoops, and backup lamps. A set of 15-inch steel wheels with standard hubcaps is wrapped with 205/75 Diamond Back Classic Redline radials.

The cabin was originally furnished in black, but it currently features red upholstery, with bucket seats up front and a floor-mounted manual transmission shifter. Other interior features include an aftermarket air conditioning system, factory AM radio, power steering, and engine-turned instrument panel.

Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and fuel gauge. A set of aftermarket gauges showing the oil temperature and coolant temperature is mounted under the dashboard. The odometer indicates 1,662 miles though the title reads mileage-exempt.

The engine is a 389 Tri-Power, which was rated at 348 horsepower, though this was originally a four-barrel car. It is backed by a wide-ratio four-speed manual.

The undercarriage features power front disc brakes and, of course, a dual exhaust system.

The 1964 Pontiac GTO is the godfather of the muscle car era, a vehicle that changed how the market saw performance cars. In addition, it reflected a pivot from performance on the track to performance on the street. Forgive the pun, but the subject of our AutoHunter Spotlight is the GOAT, with this one being authentic thanks to the all-important “5N” on the data plate, though the PHS Automotive Services invoice proves even more. By the time you read this, there won’t be much time to place a bid, so check with your bank account and significant other (often the same thing) because the auction for this GTO will end on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

There’s a spectrum of modifications you can make to an off-road SUV. Between factory stock and SEMA-flashy, there are various options. One of the quickest, least expensive, and most impactful changes you can make is adding a lift and installing aftermarket wheels and tires. Care to guess which upgrades are on our Pick of the Day? You can find this 1995 Ford Bronco XLT listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealership in Concord, North Carolina. It comes with maintenance records and an owner’s manual.

Back in 2015, I had a reminder of just how common it is for people — and companies — to add a lift, and aftermarket wheels and tires, to trucks and SUVs. I was at a media event for the recently introduced Ram 1500 Rebel, which came equipped with a one-inch lift to its air suspension, skid plates, tow hooks, and all-new 17-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in 33-inch Toyo Open Country all-terrain tires. I remember one of Ram’s representatives saying something to the effect of “So many dealers put this kind of package on the trucks they sell, so we decided to offer it from the factory.”

That investment has already been made and the associated work has already been done on this ’95 Bronco. It appears to ride level on its restrained, tasteful combination of forged aluminum deep dish wheels and meaty BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/As. The color scheme of white and gray is also attractively low-key.

Tube steps ease entry into the cabin, which comes furnished with Opal Grey cloth seating and conveniences such as power mirrors, windows, and locks; tilt steering column; cruise control; Kenwood AM/FM/CD radio; air conditioning; and center console with cupholders and covered storage.

Ford offered the 1995 Bronco with the choice of a 5.0- or 5.8-liter V-8. The rig you see is powered by the latter, which was factory-rated for 210 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 325 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm. Sometime between then and now, an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold was added. A four-speed automatic and dual-range transfer case with button-based Touch Drive setup ensures the engine’s grunt gets to the ground.

If you’re on the lookout for a fifth-gen Bronco and plan on adding a lift and wheels/tires to it, save yourself the trouble and snag this already-modified 1995 Ford Bronco XLT for $28,995.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com

General Motors called its second-generation C/K pickups the “Action Line,” but this 1970 Chevrolet C10 that roving correspondent Tyson Hugie spotted has its own nickname: “Crown Royal.” JPS Customs, the shop that built this princely Pro-Touring creation, gave it that name for good reasons: The Verde Champagne exterior features Glacier Gold Cerakote accents, such as the mesh grille inserts, and the 20-inch front and 22-inch rear Schott billet wheels.

A Ridetech tubular suspension setup with coilovers replaces the original hardware. Inside, Crown Royal pampers its guests with a Duck Gray custom bench seat with Champagne inserts, Alcantara headliner, tailored carpeting with bound edges and custom mats, Budnik billet steering wheel, Vintage Air climate control, and the convenience of a Gearstar 700R4 four-speed automatic.

There’s more gold in the engine bay, which showcases Crown Royal’s 350ci V-8 crate engine and ProCharger supercharger. Someone at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction paid $242,000 for this distinctive build. They didn’t just give themself the royal treatment — they upgraded to the Crown Royal treatment!

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