PALM BEACH DAY 2: Three Cars for a Cause Bring the Stars on Friday with Edsel Ford II, David Hobbs, Jerome Bettis and More

April 25, 2025
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

LOT #3002 – JEROME BETTIS’ 2025 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 CONVERTIBLE VIN 001 – $200,000

On Day 2 of the 2025 Palm Beach Auction, three charity vehicles rolled onto the world-famous auction block, igniting cheers from the crowd as they helped raise vital funds for deserving causes, raising $370,000 between the three special vehicles. The heartfelt moments unfolded on Friday, April 25, alongside a docket of over 200 No Reserve collector cars.

One of the day’s most exciting moments was the sale of Jerome Bettis’ 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible, VIN 001 (Lot #3002). The crowd cheered as the hammer dropped with Bettis on the block alongside Barrett-Jackson Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson and President Steve Davis for the $200,000 sale. The entire sale price goes to The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation – an organization dedicated to providing educational, recreational, developmental, and financial assistance programs for underserved youth.

Edsel Ford II – great-grandson of Henry Ford and grandson of Edsel Ford I – was joined by renowned British racing driver and former F1 broadcaster David Hobbs for the charitable sale of a custom 1965 Superformance MKIII roadster (Lot #3001.1). Together with Jackson, Davis and Linda Vaughn, known as “Miss Hurst Golden Shifter,” they watched as the car crossed the block for $110,000, all benefiting Breakthrough T1D (formerly known as JDRF) in support of Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy.

The day’s giving spirit was kicked off with the sale of a 2017 Ford F-250 Dwyane Wade Champions Edition Custom Pickup (Lot #3001). Designed in partnership with RealTruck, the one-of-a-kind truck raised $60,000 for the Social Change Fund United, a nonprofit co-founded by Wade that harnesses collective influence and resources to drive meaningful impact in underrepresented communities of color.

From modern muscle to movie cars, classic SUVs and rugged pickups, the day’s diverse docket had something for every enthusiast. Taking top honors was a standout 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Coupe (Lot #412), which commanded $203,500 on the block. Other notable sales included:

• LOT #391.1 – 1971 DE TOMASO PANTERA – $143,000
• LOT #395 – 1966 PONTIAC GTO CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – $137,500
• LOT #474 – 1964 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE – $126,500
• LOT #384 – 1964 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM COUPE – $125,400
• LOT #423 – 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 CUSTOM PICKUP – $121,000

The day kicked off with a vibrant display of glittering neon signs and coveted collectibles during the automobilia auction. Leading the pack was Lot #7198, a 1950s Chevron Oil Dealer porcelain sign with animated neon, which claimed the top spot with its $34,000 sale. Other standout pieces that rounded out the Top 5 included:

• LOT #7196 – 1950s STANDARD OIL PORCELAIN WITH NEON SIGN – $23,000
• LOT #7197 – EARLY 1960s TEXACO OIL PORCELAIN SIGN WITH ANIMATED NEON – $16,100
• LOT #7199 – 1947 MOBILGAS PORCELAIN WITH NEON SIGN – $12,305
• LOT #7179 – 1950s COCA-COLA VENDO #81 MODEL B SODA MACHINE – $13,455

Beyond the excitement of the auction block, there’s plenty to explore throughout the event grounds. The South Showcase plays host to an array of standout collections, including the Cars of Dreams Collection, which crossed the block on Friday. Also featured in the South Showcase is the MS Classic Cars Collection, which is set to take its turn on the world-famous auction block on Super Saturday. Guests can also wander through the Exhibitor Marketplace and the outdoor exhibitor displays, which serve as vibrant hubs, offering everything from automotive-themed art to custom-built Power Wheels for young enthusiasts.

Join us on Super Saturday for what is sure to be another fantastic day in Florida. Tickets and bidder registration are available on Barrett-Jackson.com. Check out the gallery of photos from Day 2 below!

LOT #3001 – 2017 FORD F-250 DWYANE WADE CHAMPIONS EDITION CUSTOM PICKUP – $60,000

LOT #3001.1 – 1965 SUPERFORMANCE MKIII CUSTOM ROADSTER – $60,000

LOT #395 – 1966 PONTIAC GTO CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – $137,500

LOT #412 – 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG GULLWING COUPE – $203,500

LOT #423 – 1985 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 CUSTOM PICKUP – $121,000

LOT #474 – 1964 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE – $126,500

LOT #7179 – 1950s COCA-COLA VENDO #81 MODEL B SODA MACHINE – $13,455

LOT #7198 – 1950S CHEVRON OIL DEALER PORCELAIN SIGN WITH ANIMATED NEON – $34,500

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