Barrett-Jackson founders honored
Barrett-Jackson founders Russ Jackson and Tom Barrett were named to the Automotive Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, and Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction (April 16–18) will highlight classic Corvettes and Bel Airs — a tidy nod to the auction house’s muscle-car legacy [] [].
The Class of 2026 was first unveiled during REVEAL 2026 on Feb. 7 in Naples, Florida [prnewswire.com], and the Automotive Hall of Fame set the formal induction ceremony for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at The Department at Hudson’s in downtown Detroit [prnewswire.com]. The Hall of Fame said the public announcement launches a months‑long “Road to Induction” program of digital content, interviews and live activations ahead of the Sept. 23 gala, which is being presented by MEMA [prnewswire.com]. Barrett‑Jackson’s Palm Beach docket lists multiple No‑Reserve Chevrolet highlights, including a Gen V LT1/4L70E‑powered 1967 Corvette custom convertible and a Power Pack V‑8 1957 Bel Air convertible from a private collection, plus high‑output restomods advertised at 650 hp and 625 hp. [tprm.com] The Palm Beach auction runs April 16–18, 2026 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, with the Select Preview posted online and bidder/consignor info open through Barrett‑Jackson’s event pages and auction listings. [classiccars.com]
