Big Friday at the 2026 Palm Beach Auction lived up to its name, delivering big sales, big moments and big stars. More than 80 authentic automobilia items crossed the block alongside over 210 No Reserve collector cars during Day 2 of the event at the South Florida Fairgrounds. One of the most heartfelt moments came when philanthropist, yacht builder and car magnate John Staluppi and his wife, Jeanette, placed the winning $250,000 bid on a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, with proceeds benefiting the Ellis Island Honors Society.

The couple continued the spirit of giving with a $135,000 winning bid on a 1988 Chevrolet Corvette 35th Anniversary Edition, benefiting the American Heart Association. The Cars of Dreams collector then generously donated the Corvette back to be sold again, with long-time Barrett-Jackson friend Nicholas Mastroianni purchasing it for an additional $75,000. The car was donated back once more for a third sale, raising another $75,000. In total, the Corvette sale generated $285,000 for the American Heart Association.

Following the heartfelt moments on the world-famous auction block in Palm Beach, NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha joined Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, for the sale of their two vehicles. While on the block, Samantha Busch announced that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of her 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible would benefit the Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund, which is dedicated to infertility education and awareness.

In addition to the star cars on the block, celebrities were also in attendance on Big Friday, including Czech-American tennis legend Martina Navratilova and Captain Lee Rosbach, a superyacht captain and author best known for his role on Bravo’s “Below Deck” reality TV series.

Big auction sales on the block ranged from a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 to a Mamba Edition 2004 Dodge Viper.

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