Best images, moments from the 2025 Barrett-Jackson car auction in West Palm Beach
And car collector enthusiasts were back in full force the weekend of April 26 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Here's a look at some of the top exotic and classic cars at the 2025 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction.
Laura Lordi is the digital audience editor for The Palm Beach Post. Contact Lordi at llordi@pbpost.com.
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