John Staluppi News

We took a look at the top five fastest superyachts and luxury yachts on the water today. Ranging from speeds of 62 Knots up to a whopping 70 Knots, these breakneck builds are sure to satisfy the cravings of the most insatiable of adrenaline junkies...

1. World Is Not Enough - Millennium Superyachts - 70 Knots
The fastest yacht in the world reaches a record-breaking top speed of around 70 knots. The Milennium 140 World Is Not Enough has retained the title of the world’s fastest yacht since she was delivered in 2004 to her owner and one of the most public superyacht owners in the world, John Staluppi. Incredibly for a superyacht of this size, World Is Not Enough is a fully fledged and superyacht at 42.4m, complete with advanced audio-visual systems and accommodation for 10 guests in 5 luxurious cabins.

The superyacht achieves its racing speeds by virtue of an all-aluminium build, V-shaped hull, and two 18VP185 Paxman Diesel engines providing 5300 hp each combined with twin Lycoming TF40 turbine jet engines able to generate a total power of 20.000 HP. The resulting effect is an extremely streamlined, exhilarating and comfortable feel as the yacht cuts through the water, offering minimal noise levels and vibration as she does.

Read full article here: https://www.superyachts.com/news/story/the-top-five-fastest-yachts-in-the-world-13693

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/licence-to-thrill-john-staluppis-fastest-superyachts--40727

https://robbreport.com/best-of-the-best/2019-best-marine-2851724/

https://www.charterworld.com/news/john-staluppi-speed-sophistication-superyachts

August 2020

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/the-superyacht-directory/octopussy--46263

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/the-superyacht-directory/moonraker--45509

https://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=57925

https://www.bgcbc.org/events/15th-annual-boca-raton-concours-d-elegance-presented-mercedes-benz-autonation

https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-life/owners-experiences/james-bond-boats--27897

July 2020

https://www.caradvice.com.au/867835/pontiac-trans-am-signed-by-burt-reynolds-listed-as-lottery-prize/

June 2020

Jet Set Magazine: Octopussy: New Film Reveals How Heesen Broke the Speed Record in ’88

https://www.moranyachts.com/luxury-yachts/octopussy/?yacht-type=luxury-yachts-for-sale

May 2020

https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/the-fascinating-story-of-octopussy-the-superyacht-that-couldnt-be-built/

https://www.superyacht.eu/shipyard-benetti/spectre/

https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0520-415130/1979-pontiac-trans-am-10th-anniversary/

April 2020

https://www.heesenyachts.com/tv/octopussy-the-yacht-that-couldnt-be-built-documentary-trailer-2/

https://megayachtnews.com/2020/04/watch-the-documentary-octopussy-the-yacht-that-couldnt-be-built/

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/heesen-octopussy-yacht--43275

https://yachtharbour.com/news/heesen-reveals-secrets-of-building-world-s-fastest-yacht-octopussy-3835

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8236353/The-story-Octopussy-broke-50-knot-barrier-worlds-fastest-superyacht.html

https://www.motorious.com/articles/features-3/15-movie-cars/

March 2020

https://notables.palmbeachpost.com/2020/03/11/american-heart-association-presents-the-8th-annual-go-red-for-women-luncheon/

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/heres-our-annual-ranking-largest-us-dealership-groups

https://www.ilmessaggero.it/t/spectre/

https://www.superyachtfan.com/john-staluppi.html

https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-life/owners-experiences/james-bond-boats--27897

February 2020

https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/gallery/the-biggest-and-best-yachts-at-superyacht-miami-2900081/

https://rickcarey.com/leake-auctions-salt-river-fields-scottsdale-january-16-19-2020/

https://azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/experience-az/leake-auctions-sells-17m-of-vehicles-in-scottsdale/

January 2020

https://www.barrons.com/articles/a-dream-collection-of-114-classic-cars-to-be-offered-in-arizona-01578611652

https://azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/experience-az/leake-auctions-sells-17m-of-vehicles-in-scottsdale/

December 2019

Leake Auction, America’s first collector car auction company will sell a select group of vehicles from internationally recognized collector John Staluppi. Nearly 120 of his vehicles from the Cars of Dreams Collection will be featured during Leake’s auction in Arizona, January 15-19, 2020. The Ritchie Bros. owned company has partnered with Salt River Fields at Talking Stick for its multi-day auction.

“John Staluppi’s collection of vehicles are simply breathtaking,” said Gary Bennett, General Manager, New Ventures & Sectors (Collector Cars) for Ritchie Bros. “John has a very discerning eye for detail and a magical understanding of the collector car market. We are honored to offer his vehicles without reserve during our inaugural auction in Scottsdale.”

https://www.ironplanet.com/staluppi

https://azbigmedia.com/lifestyle/automobiles/leake-auctions-brings-inaugural-collector-car-auction-to-scottsdale/

https://www.ironplanet.com/jsp/s/auction.ips?s=4083201&mf=1

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/the-superyacht-directory/octopussy--46263

https://classiccars.com/auction-central/381CC-scottsdale-auction-week-2020.html

http://www.arcadianews.com/local_news_and_features/arizona-auto-week/article_55e2bb16-2b25-11ea-824c-5bf9c4759839.html

November 2019

Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams (teaser)

Ready to get behind the wheel with world-renowned car collector John Staluppi? Ritchie Bros.’ Leake Auction presents “Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams,” an exclusive web series featuring classic and exotic vehicles from John’s much-loved Cars of Dreams Museum.

We’re giving you an in-depth look at cars from his impressive collection which will be selling without reserve at Leake Auction’s inaugural Scottsdale sale on January 15-19, 2020.

Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams - episode 1

Episode 1 of Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams looks into the background of world-renowned car collector John Staluppi.

Ritchie Bros.’ Leake Auction presents “Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams,” an exclusive web series featuring classic and exotic vehicles from John’s much-loved Cars of Dreams Museum.

Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams (episode 2)

Episode 2 of "Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams features a Chrysler 300 - one of the classic and exotic vehicles from John’s much-loved Cars of Dreams Museum.

Ritchie Bros.’ Leake Auction presents “Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams,” an exclusive web series that gives an in-depth look at cars from his impressive collection which will be selling without reserve at Leake Auction’s inaugural Scottsdale sale on January 15-19, 2020.

https://leakecar.com/events/scottsdale/

https://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=56814

https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/stories/post/insiders-guide-to-scottsdale-auto-auctions/

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/yacht-design/superyacht-elevators--30893/frame-3

Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams (teaser)

We’re giving you an in-depth look at cars from his impressive collection which will be selling without reserve at Leake Auction’s inaugural Scottsdale sale on January 15-19, 2020.

Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams - episode 1

Episode 1 of Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams looks into the background of world-renowned car collector John Staluppi.

Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams (episode 2)

Episode 2 of "Revved and Ready: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams features a Chrysler 300 - one of the classic and exotic vehicles from John’s much-loved Cars of Dreams Museum.

https://leakecar.com/events/scottsdale/

https://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=56814

https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/stories/post/insiders-guide-to-scottsdale-auto-auctions/

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/yacht-design/superyacht-elevators--30893/frame-3

October 2019

https://www.instagram.com/carsofdreams_museum/?utm_source=ig_embed

https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/leake-auctions-to-offer-john-staluppis-cars-of-dreams-collection-without-reserve-in-scottsdale/46160

https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/press-release/detail/2708/Leake_Auction_Company

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leake-auctions-to-offer-john-staluppis-cars-of-dreams-collection-without-reserve-in-scottsdale-300927857.html

September 2019

https://www.superyacht.eu/shipyard-benetti/spectre/

https://www.latinapress.it/latina/milionario-americano-sbarca-al-lido-di-latina-con-il-suo-mega-yacht-ecco-chi-e-video/

https://www.luxuo.com/motoring/yachting/monaco-yacht-show-records-111m-lurssen-tis.html

August 2019

https://www.luxuo.com/motoring/yachting/benetti-spectre-yacht-style-review.html

http://www.barchemagazine.com/en/benetti-spectre-4/

http://oceanmagazine.com.au/tag/benetti/

July 2019

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/toyota-dealer-buys-1st-5th-gen-supra

https://megadealernews.com/stories/512708634-john-staluppi-wins-2020-gr-supra-at-charity-auction-for-2-1-million

https://gearpatrol.com/2019/06/30/someone-paid-2-million-dollars-for-2020-toyota-supra-number-1/

https://yachtharbour.com/news/to-spy-or-not-to-spy--techno-utilities-aboard-a-%E2%82%AC65-million-james-bond-inspired-superyacht-3333?src=

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/supra

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/travel/video-1969602/Video-look-58million-James-Bond-inspired-super-yacht.html

https://www.superyachtnews.com/technology/videoworks-reveals-details-of-the-latest-technologies-on-board-my-spectre

https://pressroom.toyota.com/dealer-who-paid-2-1-million-at-charity-auction-picks-up-first-2020-toyota-supra-to-roll-off-production-line/

https://www.morganton.com/news/trending/photos-as-the-corvette-gets-a-makeover-a-look-at/collection_585f6d54-ae9e-513d-9db3-170b343789cb.html#1

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-7264399/A-look-inside-58million-James-Bond-inspired-superyacht-Spectre-shipyard-Benetti.html

June 2019

2020 Toyota Supra delivered

Toyota dealer John Staluppi took possession of “Global #1,” the first 2020 GR Supra to roll off the production line, at the company’s Plano headquarters on Monday.https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=242815

https://gearpatrol.com/2019/06/30/someone-paid-2-million-dollars-for-2020-toyota-supra-number-1/

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/licence-to-thrill-john-staluppis-fastest-superyachts--40727

spectre superyacht underway

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/bond-girl-a-look-inside-the-69-metre-benetti-yacht-spectre--40715

https://www.mulderdesign.nl/news/

john staluppi superyacht award

May 2019

2019 superyacht winners

https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-life/people-parties/in-pictures-inside-the-world-superyacht-awards-2019--40579/frame-4?view_all=true

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/world-superyacht-awards-2019/index.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2019/04/25/world-superyacht-awards-the-best-motor-and-sailing-yachts-for-2019/#1b06dc03698a

https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/world-superyacht-awards-2019-winners

https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/news/benetti-superyacht-spectre-wins-at-asia-boating-awards-10217.htm

https://www.charterworld.com/news/benetti-charter-yacht-spectre-receives-the-worlds-best-yacht-award

April 2019

john staluppi barrett jackson

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/photogallery/LK/20190414/NEWS/413009974/PH/1

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/04/16/jeff-gordons-2009-corvette-zr1-raises-350000-for-charity-at-barrett-jackson-palm-beach/

https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/news/benetti-superyacht-spectre-wins-at-asia-boating-awards-10217.htm

March 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=dFahfHg3NYo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=70&v=vfaMOfZV66s

https://testdrivetech.com/learning-how-to-bid-with-john-staluppi-part-one/

https://testdrivetech.com/learning-how-to-bid-with-john-staluppi-part-two/

https://www.autoplus.fr/toyota/supra/actualite/Toyota-Supra-Production-Magna-Steyr-Coupe-1537032.html

February 2019

https://www.hellomonaco.com/mc-lifestyle/yachts-yachting/mercedes-to-launch-a-new-boat-out-of-their-collaboration-series-with-cigarette-racing-team-and-other-yacht-news/

https://yachtharbour.com/news/69-metre-benetti-superyacht-spectre-sold-2963?src=news_view_page_bar
http://www.waterfront-properties.com/blog/13th-annual-boca-raton-concours-delegance.html

https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/yacht-spectre-sold

https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/giorgio-m-cassetta-yacht-design

January 2019

Fresh from its unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show and here at Barrett-Jackson earlier this week, the much-anticipated 2020 Toyota Supra also hit the auction block on Saturday, accompanied by Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer. With the entire crowd in the auction arena on its feet, the incredible sale provided yet another amazing Barrett-Jackson moment when noted philanthropists Jeanette and John Staluppi bid an incredible $2.1 million for the rights to the first production Supra, VIN 20201. The entire hammer price will benefit both the American Heart Association and the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

toyota=supra-2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76QSfXU2gVc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=7eckYioK7FU

https://www.sportscardigest.com/barrett-jackson-scottsdale-2019-auction-results/

https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news-list/first-2020-toyota-gr-supra-sells-big-at-barrett-jackson-auction/

https://www.tflcar.com/2019/01/first-production-toyota-supra-sells-at-barrett-jackson-for-2-1-million/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2019/01/19/barrett-jackson-cars-saturday-auction-westworld-scottsdale-larry-fitzgerald-transformers/2618173002/

https://www.pinalcentral.com/business_and_technology/autofewel-former-mechanic-grabs-new-supra-for-a-cool-mil/article_7c4d9332-4620-5262-b07b-b3d25bb2a8c9.html

https://www.onallcylinders.com/2019/01/21/first-2020-toyota-supra-sells-2-1-million-charity-auction/

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/motors/2019/01/21/first-example-of-all-new-toyota-supra-sells-for-21-million-at-auction/

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190120005030/en/Barrett-Jackson-Raises-Record-9.6-Million-Charity-Celebrities

December 2018

https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/tech-talk-frank-mulder-on-spectre-s-hull-design

https://www.wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-beach-county/palm-beach-gardens/snug-harbor-neighborhood-determined-to-spread-holiday-cheer

https://journal.classiccars.com/2018/12/25/collectors-sought-japanese-cars-during-2018/

https://notables.palmbeachpost.com/2018/12/12/be-bold-and-go-red-for-women-to-combat-heart-disease/

http://oceanmagazine.com.au/tag/benetti/

http://www.barchemagazine.com/en/benetti-spectre-2/

November 2018

spectre launch party

spectre yacht launch

https://www.facebook.com/Benettiyachts/videos/329532881211260/UzpfSTgwMDYxODY5Mjc4OjEwMTU2NDc5ODg0NjM5Mjc5/

https://yachtharbour.com/news/69-meter-superyacht-spectre-by-benetti-delivered-to-john-staluppi-2824

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/benetti-delivers-69-metre-staluppi-superyacht-spectre--32969

https://motori.ilmessaggero.it/nautica/spectre_consegnato_john_staluppi_armatore_che_ama_007_e_un_benetti_di_69m_unico_per_lusso_e_prestazioni-4120205.html

https://www.gentedimareonline.it/2018/cantieri/john-staluppi-si-gode-suo-spectre-benetti/

https://www.hellomonaco.com/mc-lifestyle/yachts-yachting/46-meter-anti-radar-superyacht-project-stealth-and-other-yacht-news/

https://www.yachtsinternational.com/yachts/spectre-looms-large

https://newatlas.com/spectre-yacht-performance/57321/

October 2018

spectre yacht interior

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/yacht-design/superyacht-elevators--30893

http://www.superyachtnews.com/fleet/healthy-activity-in-60m-benetti-market-

https://motori.ilmessaggero.it/speciale_cannes/benetti_porta_riflettori_cannes_tre_super_yacht-3944487.html

September 2018

https://www.mulderdesign.nl/sea-trials-70m-spectre/

https://www.mulderdesign.nl/spectre-69-00-m/

http://www.expansion.com/nauta360/yates-lujo.html

http://www.barchemagazine.com/barche/superyachts-barchemagazine/

http://www.30nodi.com/benetti-vara-il-nuovo-megayacht-69-metri-full-custom-spectre/

August 2018

spectre-yacht

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/staluppi-yacht-spectre-launched-by-benetti--32969

https://www.charterworld.com/news/benetti-launches-superyacht-spectre-repeat-client-john-staluppi

https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/benetti-launches-superyacht-spectre-2811852/

https://yachtharbour.com/news/69-metre-superyacht-spectre-built-for-john-staluppi--with-a-passion-for-james-bond--speed-and-technology-2664

https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/benetti-launhes-69m-bond-inspired-superyacht-spectre

https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/news/industry

http://www.barchemagazine.com/spectre-benetti/

https://megayachtnews.com/2018/08/superyacht-spectre-splashes-at-benetti/

July 2018

https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/all-the-superyachts-of-the-monaco-yacht-show-2018

https://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/boats/considerations-when-repowering-your-boat

http://www.thechampionsfoundation.org/our-sponsors/

https://www.jupitermag.com/scene-heard/go-red-women-luncheon-0

https://www.sportscarmarket.com/profile/1959-desoto-adventurer-convertible

June 2018

http://www.superyachtnews.com/owner/superyacht25-icons-the-wave-makers-

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/still-dreaming-car-connoisseur-john-staluppi/

https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/robb-report-interviews-yachting-ceo-vincenzo-poerio-2801340/

https://www.americancarcollector.com/profile/1956-packard-caribbean-convertible

https://www.tprm.com/barrett-jackson-northeast-auction-achieves-record-sales-helps-dodge-raise-1-1-million-charity-actor-bill-goldberg/

https://www.magzter.com/US/TEN-:-The-Enthusiast-Network/Hot-Rod/Automotive/283582

May 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=20&v=pAmy3k3bGe8

http://cbs12.com/news/local/gallery/photos-john-staluppi-cars-of-dreams-museum-parade#photo-1

https://dolcemag.com/events/2018/barrett-jackson-palm-beach-car-auction-charity-florida/28635

https://motorsportsnewswire.com/2018/05/08/barrett-jackson-sets-new-bar-collector-car-market/

http://www.bgcbc.org/big-wheels

http://www.internetradiopros.com/nostalgiccars/

https://www.tprm.com/category/news/barrett-jackson/

April 2018

Barrett-Jackson Auction Sets Records In Palm Beach

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, was a star-studded event, featuring celebrity, record attendance, record auction sales and the largest number of registered bidders for any Palm Beach auction. Three impressive collections were sold at the 16th annual auction, highlighted by renowned collector and philanthropist John Staluppi’s highly coveted Cars of Dreams vehicles, which all sold at No Reserve.

Celebrities who flocked to the four-day auction included Jimmy De Martini, fiddler with the Zac Brown Band, as well as Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds, who greeted fans, signed autographs and encouraged bidding on the block for three Pontiac Trans Ams. Other celebrity guests included actor Alfie Wise, North Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, NASCAR legend Rick Hendrick and former NFL wide receiver Reggie Wayne.

In total, 692 vehicles sold, nearly all at No Reserve, for more than $38.3 million, while 380 pieces of automobilia brought in over $702,000, and $450,000 was raised through the sale of charity vehicles, bringing the total auction sales to more than $39.4 million. This year’s auction also attracted more than 700 new bidders, a new record for Palm Beach. In addition, there was an impressive showing from the international community, including vehicle consignments from Brazil and Italy.
“Our guests have made the Palm Beach Auction such an electrifying event year after year,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We were especially honored to be trusted to auction three incredible collections, including the ‘Cars of Dreams’ owned by our good friends Jeanette and John Staluppi. Their 145 vehicles, which all sold at No Reserve, represented some of the finest examples of ’50s, ’60s and ’70sera American cars. It was a pleasure working alongside John and Jeanette to find new homes for the vehicles in his remarkable collection, and we so appreciate their philanthropic support of our charity efforts over the years.”

At the beginning of the week, Barrett- Jackson kicked off its 16th Annual Palm Beach Auction with a special parade featuring vehicles from John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams Collection. During the four-day auction, 145 vehicles from the collection sold for $13.96 million. Automobilia sales during this year’s event were among the best recorded to date in Palm Beach, with restored gas pumps and porcelain neon signs among the most sought-after pieces.

John and Jeanette Staluppi at 2018 Barrett Jackson

https://gotowncrier.com/2018/04/record-setting-barrett-jackson-auto-auction/

http://www.automobilemag.com/news/staluppi-collection-brings-13-96-million-barrett-jacksons-2018-palm-beach-sale/

http://www.corvetteblogger.com/2018/04/24/corvette-auction-results-2018-barrett-jackson-palm-beach/

http://www.automobilemag.com/news/top-ten-expensive-cars-sold-barrett-jacksons-2018-palm-beach-sale/

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180416005906/en/Barrett-Jackson-Palm-Beach-Auction-Hits-39.4-Million

https://www.wptv.com/lifestyle/taste-and-see/how-you-can-drive-really-fast-this-weekend

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/interview-john-staluppi-owner-cars-dreams-collection-sold-barrett-jackson-april-2018/

http://cbs12.com/news/local/photos-john-staluppi-cars-of-dreams-museum-parade

https://southfloridareporter.com/check-out-the-john-staluppi-cars-of-dreams-collection-to-be-auctioned-off/

March 2018

https://dolcemag.com/auto-trend/john-staluppi-cars-of-dreams-barrett-jackson-auction/27942

For the second time, famed automobile collector John Staluppi is selling most of his automobile collection so he can start all over again.

Among all collectors of rare objects, whether they collect vintage wines, hand-crafted watches or fine crystals, the common characteristic is unwavering passion. Philanthropist and entrepreneur John Staluppi, owner of one of the most admired and notable classic car collections in the United States, is no exception.

Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams Collection will be a featured auction item of Barrett-Jackson, the leader in collector car and automotive events, at the 16th Annual Palm Beach Auction, April 12–15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Staluppi’s collection features approximately 140 classic American cars — predominantly convertibles — from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. This collection is recognized for the quality of the cars and for the meticulous care each of these beauties has received. So why exactly is Staluppi putting them up for auction? Dolce put the question to him in a recent interview.

“It’s all about ‘the find’ with me,” says Staluppi. “I’m all about finding the cars, buying the cars and collecting the cars. I’m not a long-range holder on anything. Even in the stock market, when I feel like selling — winning or losing, I’m selling. I enjoy finding the cars, bidding on the cars, buying the cars and working on the cars.”

This might sound like a surprising philosophy, but Staluppi can’t be wrong. After all, from his start as a gas station mechanic in Brooklyn, New York, he has built a billion-dollar automotive dealership empire that employs more than 3,000 people.
“Even though my family were electrical contractors, I had no interest in putting my hand in a plug and getting a shock,” recalls Staluppi. “I always loved cars and I was a very good mechanic, and always wanted to open my own shop. So my family took out a mortgage on the home and helped me open my first gas station. That’s how I progressed.”
“I’M ALL ABOUT FINDING THE CARS, BUYING THE CARS AND COLLECTING THE CARS”

Inside every one of Staluppi’s car dealerships is a sign that summarizes his outlook on his business and toward his customers. It reads, “Every visitor to our dealership is an honoured guest in our home.”
“Car dealerships can be very intimidating environments for most people, as you’re walking in to buy an expensive item — probably the second-most expensive item, next to a home,” says Staluppi. “We want people to be relaxed. My guys do not say, ‘Can I help you?’ They say, ‘Good afternoon, how are you? My name is John, what’s yours?’ This makes people feel a little bit more comfortable. So that’s why we have that sign: so the customer knows how we want to treat people.”
Staluppi has been a car collector for decades. A few of the crown jewels in the Cars of Dreams Collection are a ’58 Dual Ghia Convertible; a ’69 Chevrolet Camero RS/SS Indy Pace Car; a ’65 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible; and a ’63 Volkswagen Beetle, one of the cars used in several of the iconic Herbie the Love Bug films by Walt Disney.

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February 2018

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January 2018

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CHEVROLET CORVETTES RAISE $2.325 MILLION AT BARRETT-JACKSON TO BENEFIT MILITARY VETERANS

GM and Chevrolet offered two first retail production Corvette models for auction at Barrett-Jackson today raising a total of $2.325 million to benefit military veterans.

First up on the auction block was the Corvette Carbon 65 Edition coupe signed by President George W. Bush was bought by John Staluppi, owner of Atlantic Automotive Group, for $1.4 million. The proceeds will benefit the Bush Center’s Military Service Initiative. The primary goal of the Military Service Initiative is to ensure post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life with a focus on gaining meaningful employment and overcoming the invisible wounds of war.

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December 2017

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November 2017

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October 2017

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September 2017

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August 2017

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July 2017

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June 2017

With his James Bond themed yachts, groundbreaking designs and larger than life personality, John Staluppi is one of our industry’s most recognisable figures. Staluppi, who expects his latest yacht, the 69m Spectre, to be delivered by Benetti in May 2018. Staluppi described his 57m Skyfall as his “interim” boat, when he met Felix Sowerbutts earlier this year at the Palm Beach Boat Show. Read Full Article

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May 2017

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April 2017

"Five charity cars raised the roof as they sold for a total of $515,000 (with an additional $10,000 donation by Michelle Mauzy and family), bringing Barrett-Jackson close to the $94 million mark in total funds raised for non-profits to date. A highlight was a ’96 Ford Mustang (Lot #3001) built by students at the Jordan Vocational High School in Georgia. Entrepreneur and collector car magnate John Staluppi and his wife Jeanette purchased it for $50,000.

“In an ultimate show of generosity, John and Jeanette announced they would re-auction the Mustang at our Northeast Auction to spur additional donations for the Jordan students,” said Jackson. “We’re grateful for their kindness and that of our other bidders who purchased charity vehicles."

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Vocational education in high school helped shape Staluppi’s future, Harris said. “That was near and dear to his heart, because he saw how much value it had in his life.”

Staluppi, according to his online biography, “is a walking, talking embodiment of the American dream. Starting out as a gas station mechanic in Brooklyn, Staluppi built a billion-dollar business of car dealerships before turning his hand to creating some of the most iconic superyachts ever built.” He also established a vintage automobile museum, Cars of Dreams, which Team Red Jacket toured in North Palm Beach. Fla.

The bidding for Team Red Jacket’s car started at $10,000 and quickly quintupled, zooming past the auction’s $9,000 record for a student-restored car, Harris said he was told.

“We were excited and happy and emotional all at the same time,” Breanna said. “Most of us didn’t even think it would go past $18,000 or $20,000, but then it just kept going up.”

As the bids flowed, so did the tears.

“We all cried,” Breanna said.

John Staluppi on brokerage - http://www.superyachtnews.com/owner/john-staluppi-on-brokerage

The veteran superyacht owner speaks of buying brokers’ realism for closing the gap between buyer and seller expectations… Read Full Article

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