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John Staluppi Yachts

Benetti signs 66 metre contract for John Staluppi

Benetti has announced that the highly experienced superyacht owner Mr. John Staluppi, has signed a contract for a 66 metre semi-displacement, full custom superyacht, project FB269.

Vincenzo Poerio – Benetti CEO reports: "We are delighted of John coming back, especially with such a request, we can define as a very exciting "new challenge". This relationship - with a so faithful client give us a responsibility even heavier than our usual. We are sure to meet once again with his desires. By the way is an unrivaled signal of Benetti's great commercial success - based on customer listening in addition to our working teams unmatchable capabilities to realize any kind of Owners' request"

The James Bond yacht flipper

John Staluppi, one of the nation's largest private car dealers, has owned 18 yachts over the course of his life. All of them were named after James Bond films.

Experienced Yachtsman

There was "Goldfinger," "Diamonds Are Forever," "GoldenEye," "Octopussy," "The World is Not Enough" and the latest, which is under construction, is the 237-foot "Skyfall."

John Staluppi - Philanthropist

Please help support these charities

Boys and Girls Club of America

Protect kids and provide a safe place for them to learn and grow

Homeless Coalition

For over 25 years, the Homeless Coalition has been the voice for the homeless advocating for their rights and a place they can call home.

Benefitting pediatric cancer research since 1993

March of Dimes

The March of Dimes works to end premature birth and other problems that threaten our babies.

Children's Defense Fund

Child poverty is not an abstract problem, it's real for too many children in America. They face challenges no children in the richest nation on earth should have to face.

Action for Healthy Kids

Help us create a 100,000 - person movement to make all schools healthier by taking the Every Kid Healthy Pledge.

To Benefit Creating Housing Opportunities Program

Millennium Super Yachts

John staluppi.

Yacht Builder, Car Magnate, Philanthropist

Born in Brooklyn, native New Yorker, John Staluppi started his life from humble beginnings. His father, Francis, was a hard working electrician who worked two jobs to make ends meet and his mother Millie was a homemaker. It was the 1950's - the golden years of the American automobile. There would never be another era like it and John Staluppi was fortunate enough to have witnessed the innovation, imagination, and vision in the automotive industry. Even though his father encouraged him to become an electrician, John was already bitten by the car bug. His father did, however, teach John the value of quality, hard work, family and friends. John went for the American dream and had the courage to do what he really loved – to be a part of the automotive industry in America.

Part of American Auto History

He was rebellious and had a run in with the law in his youth, but was able to move forward towards his dream. First, he started out as a 16 year old mechanic. John was motivated and talented and soon became an expert in cars. It was at this time that his dad recognized John's exceptional drive and decided to help. His father took out a loan so his son could run a Sunoco station. John Staluppi is incredibly grateful to his father for his support and guidance during that time. Through creative marketing, John was able to make this and other gas stations a success. With these successes and practical experiences, he was able to take a risk on a venture called Honda - an unknown name at the time. John Staluppi was, however, able to see it's potential. Within a decade of hard work, he owned close to 20 dealerships and the Honda name took off in the United States. His commitment to Honda during this time, made him an integral part of shaping the automotive industry. The next venture for John Staluppi was Hyundai, another solid success. The Hyundai investment showcased his business philosophy - to stay with quality franchises, focus on a particular market and try to get the best people. Through all successes, John Staluppi always made sure he put people first. In fact, John is proud that there is a sign in all his dealerships that reads "Every visitor to our dealership is an honored guest in our home, every day, every time, without fail, no exceptions". This statement represents his commitment to his customers over the years.

Philanthropy

John Staluppi 's successes were never just for him. He vowed that if ever really made it - he would help those less fortunate. He grew up with an intimate knowledge of people who have a tough life - and now he feels an obligation to help needy people have an easier life in some way. The list of charities and fundraisers that John is involved with is extensive -from Hospice, National Kidney Registry, to Make a Wish Foundation - John Staluppi says that each charity event keeps him down to earth. When a child hugs him for granting his wish (Make a Wish Foundation) or when he can provide state of the art wheelchairs for spinal cord injury victims (Darrell Gwynn Foundation) - John Staluppi says “ I hope this is my legacy.”

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February 2024

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November 2023

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October 2023

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September 2023

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August 2023

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January 2023

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December 2022

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October 2022

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September 2022

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February 2022

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November 2021

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October 2021

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September 2021

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August 2021

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https://powerboating.com/palmbeach2021/

https://www.wpbmagazine.com/35th-palm-beach-international-boat-show-successful-event/

https://www.ussuperyacht.com/ussa-superyacht-summit-re-imagined/

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/the-register/fastest-yachts-in-the-world--25053

https://carcollectorsclub.com/the-hollywood-car-museum-see-original-cars-from-top-movies-and-tv-shows/

https://palmbeach.floridaweekly.com/viewad/129008

https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/gallery/best-yachts-palm-beach-boat-show-2021-1234604485/

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/chevy-top-10-gallery-of-the-highest-selling-chevrolets-from-the-2021-barrett-jackson-scottsdale-auction/

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/barrett-jackson-scottsdale-auction-sales-top-105-million-producing-over-95-world-records-with-5-8-million-raised-for-charity/

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/2021-scottsdale-auction-day-eight-highlights/

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/2021-scottsdale-auction-day-seven-highlights/

February 2021

https://www.superyachtfan.com/yacht/world-is-not-enough/

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/lmp-atlantic-moving-after-deal-terminated

https://carcollectorsclub.com/john-staluppis-cars-of-dreams-private-museum/

https://www.edwardsyachtsales.com/boat/2001/neptunus/millennium-superyacht/22550/

January 2021

https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/fab-four-the-inspiration-for-amels-yacht-here-comes-the-sun-owner/

https://wanderwisdom.com/transportation/choosing-a-boat-name

https://robbreport.mx/motor/conoce-el-superyate-quantum-of-solace-todo-el-superlujo-bond-por-58-mdd/

https://www.superyachtfan.com/yacht/quantum-of-solace/

https://yachtharbour.com/news/yachts/page/50?%2Fnews%2Fyachts%2Fpage%2F41=&alias=yachts

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heesen_Yachts

December 2020

https://carcollectorsclub.com/collections/

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

https://www.inthebite.com/2020/11/viking-yachts-54-convertible-named-best-of-show-at-fort-lauderdale-international-boat-show/

November 2020

https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/fort-lauderdale-boat-show-fewer-attendees-enthusiasm-translates-sales-1234578647/ https://www.tradeonlytoday.com/boat-shows/organizers-tout-success-at-flibs https://yachtharbour.com/news/spectre---the-winner-of-the-2019-displacement-motor-yachts-between-500gt-and-1-999gt-world-superyacht-award-4209 https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/spectre-benetti-superyacht--40715 https://cruisingodyssey.com/2020/11/03/lauderdale-show-fewer-people-but-lots-of-buyers/ https://www.the-triton.com/2020/10/flibs20-viking-54-named-best-of-show/ https://fortlauderdaleillustrated.com/fli-life/high-seas/flibs-2020-hits-one-out-of-the-park/ https://www.greatlakesboating.com/2020/11/61st-annual-fort-lauderdale-international https://newyorkstyleguide.com/viking-yachts-54-convertible-crowned-flibs-best-of-show/ https://www.sail-world.com/news/232791/Viking-54-Convertible-takes-home-Best-of-Show

https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/238-foot-superyacht-bond-themed-collection-1234572553/

https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/fort-lauderdale-boat-show-yachts

https://sports.yahoo.com/boat-week-238-foot-james

https://robbreport.mx/motor/una-coleccion-de-yates-inspirados-en-james-bond-hacen-de-john-staluppi-el-daniel-craig-del-mar/

October 2020

September 2020

SuperYachts.com - The Top Five Fastest Yachts in the World

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/moonraker--45509

https://checkeredflagclassics.com/current-inventory-1?olsPage=products%2F1931-ford-paddy-wagon

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

https://nytimespost.com/the-story-of-octopussy-which-broke-the-50-knot-barrier-and-became-worlds-fastest-superyacht/

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

https://virtualboatshow.boatinternational.com/cassetta

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

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://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/fastest-yacht-octopussy

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.topspeed.com/cars/everything-you-should-know-about-the-the-trans-am-from-smokey-and-the-bandit-ar188117.html

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

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

https://www.scribd.com/article/452124248/Staluppi-Cars-Shine-At-Leake-Arizona-Sale

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

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

February 2020

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

https://www.rbauction.com/blog/top-10-hot-rides-sold-by-leake-auctions-in-scottsdale-car-auction

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/

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2020/01/24/virgil-exners-forward-look-cars-rocket-upward

January 2020

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

December 2019

https://www.ironplanet.com/staluppi

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

https://leakecar.com/?fbclid=IwAR140CdY3htZFZi-uonW-5jyTSX_OH9ZYUjxK_ykNZ248q-IJFdeEZPxtxI

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

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

https://www.linkedin.com/company/leake-auction-company/

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.

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.

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://leakecar.com/press-release-10-01-2019/

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20191018/auto-collectors-are-driving-demand-for-car-clubs-museums-and-space-to-showcase-their-vehicles

https://www.narcity.com/travel/us/fl/unique-museums-in-florida-include-this-retro-car-collection-museum

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

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Home/LasVegas-2019/c299e90d-6ce4-4f14-a3f4-4805b7509421

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

August 2019

https://yachtemoceans.com/spectre-yacht/

https://www.pianetadonne.blog/chi-e-john-staluppi-milionario-yacht-piu-lussuosi-e-veloci-al-mondo/

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

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

https://yachtsme.com/articles/you-only-live-once/

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

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

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Video/345247400

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://blog.dupontregistry.com/toyota/2020-toyota-gr-supra-track-day/

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Video/268644297

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

https://www.hellomonaco.com/mc-lifestyle/luxury/to-spy-or-not-to-spy-utilities-aboard-a-e65-million-james-bond-inspired-superyacht-and-other-yacht-news/

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

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

https://www.mulderdesign.nl/%f0%9f%8f%86%f0%9f%8f%86%f0%9f%8f%86-third-award-for-megayacht-spectre/

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.onboardonline.com/yachting-news/industry-news/world-superyacht-awards-2019-a-win-for-benettis-my-spectre/

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

https://www.mulderdesign.nl/award-for-m-y-spectre-world-superyacht-awards-2019/

https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Video/330241027

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

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20190413/new-big-money-cars-roll-on-last-day-of-barrett-jackson-palm-beach-auction

https://testdrivenow.com/tag/barrett-jackson/

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

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

http://www.bocaratonconcours.com/event/

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.

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

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

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chucktannert/2019/01/25/first-2020-toyota-supra-sells-for-21-million-at-barrett-jackson-arizona/#72222dc56fab

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.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/scottsdale-auction-day-eight-highlights/

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

https://www.jacksonville.com/special/20190125/for-record-barrett-jackson-scottsdale-auction-nets-1316-million-in-sales

December 2018

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

https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/news/benetti-superyacht-spectre-joins-the-charter-fleet-9756.htm

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

http://www.thehoworths.com/superyacht-news/delivered-now-for-sale/

November 2018

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/

http://iltirreno.gelocal.it/livorno/cronaca/2018/11/19/news/livorno-yacht-benetti-da-69-metri-per-un-businessman-newyorkese-1.17478515

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

https://www.pressreader.com/usa/yachts-international/20181016/284176516828826

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

September 2018

August 2018

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.the-triton.com/2018/08/benetti-launches-third-of-007-trio/

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

https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/news/benetti-launches-superyacht-spectre-9274.htm

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

http://www.mulderdesign.nl/index.php?page=boat_detail&boatid=112

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

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

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

https://azure.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/classic-cars-photography-details-palm-beach-florida-auction/

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

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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. https://azure.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/classic-cars-sales-records-set-at-2018-palm-beach-auction/

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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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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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Entrepreneur John Staluppi has had a lifelong obsession with speed. From early days spent racing Cigarettes with friend Rosatti, Staluppi’s need for speed matured into the desire to create the fastest superyachts on the planet. He succeeded admirably well with the megayachts he created for his personal use, each named after a movie featuring Ian Fleming’s iconic British agent. Several of his vessels have held world speed records for their weight class, and he is continually producing new models as technology advances. While Millennium Yachts excels at producing exceptionally fast superyachts, the vessels the company creates offer so much more.

Millennium Yachts’ superyachts are completely customized to meet their owner’s expectations, employing the best of everything to create unique vessels that offer matchless quality. To achieve this exceptional quality, the company enlists the help of more than 100 suppliers from around the world, each of which is the best at producing some component of the yachts. Headquartered in Palm Springs, Florida, Millennium produces superyachts that range in size from 75 feet to 151 feet, with some vessels holding classification by the American Bureau of Shipping or Lloyd’s Registry.

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American John Staluppi decided in the early 1980s that he wanted the fastest superyacht in the world
He wanted a yacht that could exceed 50 knots – but every boatyard he approached told him it was impossible
Heesen Yachts said yes – and a new documentary tells the story of how they fulfilled this tallest of orders

They said it was ‘the superyacht that couldn’t be built’.

When American entrepreneur John Staluppi decided in the early 1980s that he wanted the fastest superyacht in the world – one that could break the 50knot (57.5mph) barrier – every boatyard told him it couldn’t be done. Every boatyard except Heesen Yachts in the Netherlands.

Octopussy, pictured shortly after it was delivered. It had a top speed of 53 knots (61mph) and at the time was 38m (124ft) long

Octopussy, pictured left in the 1980s, was designed by Frank Mulder and built at the Heesen shipyard. Pictured right is John Staluppi using a radar gun to measure precisely how fast the yacht can go

Called Octopussy: The Yacht That Could Not Be Built, it tells how Staluppi, after investigating the highest horsepower engines available, took the unprecedented step of buying three immensely powerful MTU power units and went looking for a naval architect to design a boat around them.

But it was an order too tall for everyone he approached.

The original Octopussy interior. A new documentary has revealed the fascinating story of how engineers turned businessman John Staluppi's dream of owning the world's fastest luxury superyacht into reality

Heesen agreed to a legally binding penalty clause in the contract stipulating that if Octopussy did not reach 48 knots (55mph) at launch, Staluppi would not have to take the boat or pay for the cost

However, Frank Mulder of Mulder Design, a skilled naval architect from the Netherlands, after six weeks of calculations, said the project was possible.

Staluppi continues: ‘Mulder said that he only knew one shipyard that might take the challenge. And that’s how we got started with Frans Heesen , who was supposed to be the best.’

Shortly after, in a meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Heesen accepted Staluppi’s challenge to build the fastest superyacht in the world.

John Staluppi, pictured, said: 'I could never have the biggest yacht in the world, but I knew that I could have the fastest yacht in the world'

OCTOPUSSY: FACTS AND FIGURES

Length: 38m (124ft) in 1988, now 44m (144ft)

Top Speed: 53.17 knots (61 mph)

Shipyard: Heesen Yachts

Naval Architect: Mulder Design

Exterior Designer: Gerhard Gilgenast

Interior Designer: Joachim Kinder and Art Line

Material: Aluminium

The documentary reveals that Heesen was so supremely confident in his team’s engineering and craftsmanship, he even agreed to a legally binding penalty clause in the contract that if Octopussy did not reach 48 knots (55mph) at launch, Staluppi would not have to take the boat or pay for the cost.

In addition, for every knot under 50 that the top speed equalled, the shipyard would have to pay Staluppi $100,000 (£80,000). That’s the equivalent of $200,000 (£160,000) in today’s money.

However, for every knot over 50, Heesen Yachts would receive a $200,000 bonus ($430k/£345k in today’s money).

Staluppi said: ‘It was a risky challenge for a shipyard – if it went under 48 knots, I didn’t have to take the boat and they’d give me all my money back.

In 2015, Octopussy underwent a complete refit and is now 44m (144ft) in length. Pictured is the updated version of the yacht

According to Moran Yacht and Ship, Octopussy is ‘perfect for island hopping and allows access to anchorages normally reserved for much smaller vessels’

Financially the yard could not survive such a loss, but the documentary shows that with the international press following Staluppi’s every move, an ambitious Heesen decided to risk the entire future of the company for the opportunity to put the shipyard’s name on the global stage.

From then, each decision, from the water jets specified to the appliances that Staluppi’s wife, Jeanette, chose were defined by weight.

All parties worked around the clock to ensure the boat was as light as possible to facilitate hitting the 50-knot goal.

The re-fitted Octopussy has this spot for al-fresco dining on the top deck of the ship

The listing for Octopussy describes the superyacht as ‘iconic in every sense of the word’

Heesen Yachts said: ‘Her speed and design became the benchmark for other shipyards and Heesen’s reputation for boldly delivering world firsts based on a DNA of innovation, technology and top craftsmanship, was born.

‘The gamble had paid off. Staluppi realized his dream and Heesen Yachts became an international sensation, forever marking its brand on the world map as a major player in the superyacht arena.’

Octopussy pictured moored in the Bahamas. The current fastest superyacht in the world is the 140ft ‘World Is Not Enough’, which has a top speed of 70 knots (80mph)Octopussy

It has five spacious staterooms, a huge main salon and a formal dining area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which open out on to the main deck.

The superyacht is currently for sale with Moran Yacht & Ship and has an asking price of $3,995,000 (£3,211,580).

The current fastest superyacht in the world is the 140ft ‘World Is Not Enough’, which has a top speed of 70 knots (80mph).

Built in 2004, the vessel was also designed by Mulder Design and is the brainchild of Staluppi and his close friend, businessman John Rosatti.

While Octopussy can now ‘only’ reach 32 knots (36mph) – she’s a lot heavier post-refit – the speed achieved in 1988 is a record that still puts her in the top 20 fastest superyachts ever.

To watch Octopussy: The Yacht That Could Not Be Built click here . For more on Heesen Yachts, visit www.heesenyachts.com .

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Licence to thrill: John Staluppi's fastest superyachts

The world is not enough.

Launched in 2004 by Neptunus – Millennium , a Dutch shipyard part-owned by Staluppi, the 42 metre The World Is Not Enough can achieve around 67 knots. “Sportfishing boats had started doing 42 knots, 44 knots, and some of the smaller boats did 80km/h [50mph],” says Staluppi. “We would go by those boats, I would have a cocktail in my hand and give the people a ‘how you doing?’ Nobody could believe it.”

When Staluppi heard that the Aga Khan was planning to build a yacht capable of 65 knots, he commissioned Norship to build him a lightning-fast 36.6m model. The Aga Khan’s boat achieved a respectable 57 knots but Staluppi’s new toy Moonraker , which hit the water in 1992, reached 66.7 knots. She was the second boat in Staluppi’s long-term relationship with Mulder Design .

Having got a taste for speed, Staluppi dialled it up with 40.25m Octopussy , launched in 1988 by Heesen . He asked Frans Heesen for the fastest yacht in the world. He recalls that he told the yard owner: “The boat has to do over 50 knots. If it does under 50 knots I don’t have to take the boat. If the boat does 51 knots or more, for every knot over 51 knots we would pay a $200,000 [£262,000] bonus.” It did 53 knots.

For Your Eyes Only

John Staluppi’s first superyacht, now Blue Oceans , was a 36 metre launched in 1985 by US yard Denison. He wanted something racier than the yachts he had seen while cruising in his earlier, smaller fishing boats. “I wanted to build the first boat over 100ft [30.5m] that would go over 30 knots,” he said. “The Bond name came because the concept seemed to match the crazy gadgets, planes, boats and cars of the films.”

Staluppi has moved away from speed for speed’s sake, but he is still very keen on getting the most out of his machines. “She’s done 21.5 knots, which is pretty impressive for a yacht of her size,” he says about the 2018 launched 69 metre Spectre . The yacht is the newest addition to the growing family of boats bearing a James Bond name and John and Jeanette Staluppi’s special touch.

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There have been numerous James Bond-related superyachts cruising throughout the Mediterranean and the Caribbean for the last four decades, and in most cases the names can be attributed to a single owner: John Staluppi . Rising from rags to riches during the golden age of the Automobile, the New York millionaire is the fulfilment of the American dream.

Yacht Skyfall by Trinity – Forward Profile

Starting out as a mechanic, his father quickly recognised his talent with automobiles and took out a loan on the house for his son to own a Sunco station. From there, John Staluppi gained enough success and experience to take a chance on the unknown Japanese brand Honda. Within ten years he had 20 dealerships and had expanded from motorcycles to cars.

His love of all things fast was not limited to wheels and in the mid-80s Staluppi owned his first superyacht. The high-speed nature of his vessel was reminiscent of the unusual gadgets and high-octane vehicles of the James Bond films, leading to the beginning of a naming convention that would last through the decades.

Spectre – 2018

Due to launch before summer 2018, 69m/226ft motor yacht SPECTRE is the latest hull from renowned Italian shipyard Benetti . Mulder Design reprises its role as naval architects for John Staluppi, while the interiors will be completed by Giorgio M. Cassetta .

With a top speed of 21 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, she may not be as fast as her predecessors but she has four decks dedicated purely to guest enjoyment and an extensive range of 6,500 nautical miles.

Diamonds Are Forever – 2011

Staluppi also had a 51m/167ft Benetti named motor yacht QUANTUM OF SOLACE (now known as ELYSIUM) , followed by 61m/200ft superyacht DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. British designer Evan K. Marshall styled her interiors with art deco accents, plenty of mirrors and captivating details such as the onyx floor and hand-beaten glass inlay.

Diamonds Are Forever – exterior starboard profile

The lavish amenities include a spa massage room, a beauty salon, a sauna and spa pool, a helipad and two Master suites. The accommodation has six cabins to sleep up to 12 guests and her skilled crew of 15 will keep events running smoothly.

Skyfall – 2010

Built by Trinity Yachts , 58m/190ft luxury yacht SKYFALL (ex.MI SUEÑO) is another from Staluppi’s collection available on the charter market and she offers guests timeless interiors for a relaxing and elegant holiday shared with family and friends.

Yacht Skyfall by Trinity – Aft Deck With Helicopter

Her large outdoor deck spaces are ideal for lounging in the warm breezes and the sundeck in particular offers a lounge, a deck area and hoop for basketball, a sundeck pool and a separate Jacuzzi with a swim-up bar.

Accommodation provides for 12 guests over 6 cabins, which includes a full-beam Master suite on the main deck forward.

Casino Royale – 2008

After attempting to reach 70 knots, Christensen -built superyacht CASINO ROYALE was a clear-cut departure from speed and a move towards luxury, capable of a leisurely cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.

CASINO ROYALE

Currently available on the charter market, she features interiors from Carol Williamson which were last refitted in 2015. The exceptional interior and exterior living spaces are matched by an equally stellar crew of 9, and the guest accommodation sleeps 12 guests over 6 cabins, one of which being a full-beam Master suite with a spa pool and multi-jet shower.

World Is Not Enough – 2004

In 1998 Staluppi began building his own shipbuilding company called Millennium Super Yachts, which later formed part of Neptunus-Millennium in the Netherlands .

World is Not Enough

To this day, Staluppi maintains that 42m/138ft superyacht THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH is his favourite:

‘That boat was set to do 70 knots, but we could never get it to steer over 66 knots,’ Staluppi reminisces. ‘As soon as it got to 65, 66 knots, it would either spin out to the right or the left. It was a massive spin-out, like being on a WaveRunner. We never ran that boat over 90 per cent power.’

Despite never reaching the desired 70 knots, Staluppi had plenty of fun outracing the other luxury yachts:

‘Sport-fishing boats had started doing 42 knots, 44 knots, and some of the smaller boats did 50 miles an hour… We would go by those boats, I would have a cocktail in my hand, a nice martini and give the people a “how you doing?” Nobody could believe it.’

Moonraker – 1992

It was only a year and a half after OCTOPUSSY was launched that Staluppi set his sights on an even faster yacht and commissioned Frank Mulder and Norship to make his dream into reality. Superyacht MOONRAKER reached 61 knots, which beat his closest competition, HH the Aga Khan, by 4 knots.

Built from a GRP hull and superstructure, she has a draft under 2m/7ft and a beam of 7m/24ft. The interiors were completed by Terence Disdale and feature elegant staircases, nautical murals and an abundance of outdoor space, including a sundeck fitted with a wet bar and Jacuzzi.

36m/118ft MOONRAKER also represented a shift in tone for John Staluppi; whereas before he was commissioning motor yachts for his passion for speed and high-end travel, he was now also considering the commercial side of superyachts, especially after OCTOPUSSY sold so well.

Octopussy – 1988

In the 1980s, Frans Heesen was still establishing his shipyard’s reputation on the global stage when he was approached by John Staluppi to build the fastest yacht in the world. Together with Frank Mulder, they created 54m/178ft superyacht OCTOPUSSY, the yacht that would make or break Heesen ‘s name.

As part of the build contract, Staluppi could choose not to take OCTOPUSSY should she do fewer than 50 knots at top speed. When the time for her sea trials came she proved she was capable of 50.5 knots, but Staluppi believed she could go even faster and promised Frans Heesen an additional $200,000 for every knot over 51 knots she could achieve. By removing the chines and reducing the drag, OCTOPUSSY reached 53 knots and Heesen became $400,000 richer.

OCTOPUSSY has since been available on the charter market and boasts a full-beam Master suite, an aft formal dining area that can be opened up to the main deck aft to create a lavish alfresco eating area, and a sundeck Jacuzzi with plenty of sunpads. Her accommodation sleeps up to 12 guests over 5 cabins and has a crew of 7. Although a refit and hull extension means that she is no longer capable of 53 knots, she will still take her guests through the Mediterranean in haste and style.

For Your Eyes Only – 1985

The first yacht owned by Staluppi, luxury yacht FOR YOUR EYES ONLY was a 36m/118ft hull built by Denison in 1985 and has since been known as DYNAMO V, LAKEWOOD LADY, I DON’T RECALL and most recently WANDERLUST.

For Your Eyes Only

‘I really wanted to have something different,’ says Staluppi. ‘I wanted to build the first boat over 100 feet (30.5 metres) that would go over 30 knots.’

Built with an aluminium hull and superstructure, M/Y FOR YOUR EYES ONLY has an impressively shallow draft of 1.4m/4.5ft, making her perfect for approaching close to beaches and entering sheltered bays and coves. Her accommodation sleeps 8 over 1 Master cabin, 1 VIP stateroom, 1 twin cabins and a further cabin that sleeps three. The crew accommodation is designed for up to 4. Coupled with her impressive cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 30 knots, she has stood the test of time.

The high-speed nature of his luxury yacht was reminiscent of the unusual gadgets and high-octane vehicles of the James Bond films, leading to the beginning of a naming convention that would last through the decades.

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These are the biggest and most expensive boats at 2024's Palm Beach yacht show

The Palm Beach International Boat Show kicks off later this week.

Eight megayachts are expected to be on display for would-be buyers and charter customers.

These are the show's biggest yachts — and how many millions of dollars they are going for.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show — the yacht world's flashiest event stateside — is returning this year with over 800 boats for both deep-pocked potential owners and window shoppers to peruse.

While it's impossible to know what exactly will be on display until the show begins on Thursday, it's expected that eight megayachts — generally defined as ships over 60 meters long — will be docked at the show and at nearby marinas like the Rybovich Marina in the ritzy Florida town.

Some of these are for sale at eye-popping prices, but others are available to if in case you fancy living like a billionaire for a week or two this summer (and if you have six figures to spare on a vacation).

These are the eight biggest yachts that will be at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, in size order.

Nero: 90.1 meters

Price: From $497,000 a week (charter) Standout features: Pizza ovens, beauty salon, massage room, resistance pool

Reportedly owned by Irish billionaire Denis O'Brien, Nero is modeled after J.P. Morgan's 1930s ship , and was built in 2007 and updated in 2021.

She now boasts a gym on her sundeck with multiple cardio machines and a beauty salon, and has an on-board beautician for manicure, pedicure, hair, and massage needs. There's also an upgraded movie theater, two new pizza ovens, and both a pool and a jacuzzi.

For those who want to go overboard, she has more than a dozen toys, including a waterslide, Jet Ski, and flyboard.

Victorious: 85 meters

Price: From $876,600 a week in the summer and $950,000 a week in the winter Standout features: Hammam (Turkish bath), wine cellar, wood-burning fireplace, children's playroom

Victorious brings a party vibe to the yacht show. With a beach club on board, a wine cellar, a cigar clubroom , multiple bars, and a lounge with a piano, the vessel is made for entertaining. Plus, there's a playroom and movie theater to entertain the kids.

For tamer charter clients, Victorious has a suite of wellness features such as a gym, massage room, beauty salon and hammam, or Turkish bath — perhaps a custom request of her owner, Turkish businessman Vural Ak.

She also boasts a treasure trove of water toys, including Jet Skis, jetsurfs, inflatable kayaks, and scuba equipment.

Casino Royale: 72 meters

Price: TBD Special Features: Infinity pool, helipad, private jacuzzi

Purchased and refitted by car dealer magnate John Staluppi last year, Casino Royale is the latest of his James Bond-inspired yachts (he's also owned an Octopussy and a Skyfall, among others).

Casino Royale has a helipad that turns into a dancefloor, an infinity pool, and a wellness center with a gym and sauna. The owner's cabin has its own deck, which features a private bar and jacuzzi.

However, the boat's price isn't listed, and while she's not necessarily officially for sale, that might change depending on who's prepared to buy, Mr. Bond.

Talisman C: 70.6 meters

Price: $60 million (or from $567,000 a week to charter) Special features: Massage and beauty room, private library

Likely the largest yacht for sale (not just charter) at the show, the Talisman C is a 2011 six-bedroom boat. The owner's cabin comes with an en suite bathroom, dressing room, private library, and crystal chandeliers.

Amenities include a gym, a beauty room, oversized jacuzzi, and a fully equipped bar. Her crew of 19 includes a trained masseuse, and the toy room comes equipped with a wakeboard, eFoil , and WaveRunners.

Joy: 70 meters

Price: From $650,000 a week Special features: Disco club, basketball court, onboard fitness instructor

Superyacht Joy testifies to the fact that owners want as many on-board experiences as they can get.

There's an expansive suite of fitness features, including a basketball court (don't shoot that hoop too hard!), a personal trainer on staff, boxing equipment, and a handful of machines. For post-workout winddowns, there's a spa with a steam room and onboard masseuse. And for entertainment, there's both an outdoor and indoor cinema, and a disco club.

Triumph: 65.4 meters

Price: From $707,600 a week in the summer and $650,000 a week in the winter Special features: Sauna, helipad, banana boat

This 2021 superyacht is named after Triumph motorcycles — a reported favorite of her rumored owner, British businessman Chris Dawson — and even has one on display as an art piece in the upper deck's lounge. The primary suite is 1,400 square feet and has its own study , and there's a sauna, an indoor-outdoor gym, a helipad, and a massage room spread among her six decks.

She boasts an "armada of water toys," including two kinds of Jet Skis, electric water bikes, and a banana boat.

Seanna: 64.5 meters

Price: $54,000,000 (or from $462,000 a week to charter) Special features: marble foyer, movie room, sundeck pool

The recently refurbished Seanna is available for sale and charter.

Her indoor-outdoor gym is on sea level so that passengers can take a dip after a session with the onboard personal trainer. There's also a sundeck pool, a helipad, a two-room massage facility, and, for the more cerebral guests, a library with an electric fireplace.

There are a number of toys on board, including a popular water trampoline and two WaveRunners.

Come Together: 60 meters

Price: $65,000,000 Special Features: DJ and videographer on board, ice bath, sauna

Next-to-new yacht Come Together is looking for a new owner after doing charters during the 2023 season.

The Beatles' influence is evident beyond the yacht's name, with guitars dotting the sky lounge and a crewmember who doubles as a DJ. There's also an outdoor cinema and bar for entertainment and an ice bath and sauna for the day after the party. The owner's suite has a private study and lounge, and each guest cabin has its own ensuite.

The sale includes a number of toys, like Jet Skis, kayaks, and Seabobs.

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John Staluppi likes anything mechanical, especially if it has speed. He quit school at sixteen to start working as a mechanic at a local GM dealership in Brooklyn, New York. At the time, the muscle car era of big engines and fast cars was just beginning to emerge. John loved working on high-performance cars. In his spare time, he drag-raced and won some races, even building some of his own drag cars. He was a Grand National Drag-Racing Champion at one point.

Soon his parents helped him buy his first gas station, which quickly grew into a series of several gas stations. In the early 1960s, Staluppi was one of the first to begin selling an unknown brand of motorcycles from Japan called Honda. Soon after, the first Honda cars arrived in the mid-60s and within a decade he had several east coast auto dealerships. He later took on the Hyundai franchise. He quickly became one of the east coast’s largest independent car dealerships through his Atlantic Auto Group .

Early on when he was a mechanic at that GM dealership, the owner had him replace the engines in his 28-foot Shepherd mahogany runabout with a pair of Corvette engines. That was a start to Staluppi’s interest in boats. Later on as his business grew, he started powerboat racing but a couple of mishaps including a roll-over in one boat and a destructive fire in the next one ended his enthusiasm.

He next went for a 43-foot Ocean sportfisherman, not because he necessarily liked fishing but because, as larger boats go, it was relatively fast. His second big pleasure boat was a 60-foot Viking, but even this didn’t satisfy his need for speed and size and comfort, especially since his offshore racing had shown him the thrill of a hundred miles an hour on the water. Thus started his search for satisfaction, which would see him chase size, speed, and luxuriousness in larger yachts. This constant searching also meant finding a replacement yacht every few years.

Somewhere along the way, Staluppi decided he wanted the fastest superyacht over 100 feet long. He quickly discovered a 118-foot yacht being built at Denison Yachts in Fort Lauderdale. He got involved with the builder, Kit Denison, both in the engineering and in the fine points of construction, design, and outfitting. He had the Detroit diesel inboard power replaced with MTU diesels with jet drives – the largest pleasure vessel to that point in the US with water-jet propulsion. It was launched in 1985.

The yacht was named For Your Eyes Only as Staluppi was a James Bond movie fan and the boat embraced the exotic, exciting, and glamourous nature of the films with its speed and character. This would become the first of a number of superyachts owned by John Staluppi to carry the name from a James Bond movie.

In the late 1980s, I attended a boatbuilder’s conference in Ft. Lauderdale and we were given a tour of For Your Eyes Only by Kit Denison himself at his Dania, Florida yard when the yacht was in for a refit. It was simply magnificent and unforgettable.

Here are some of John Staluppi's most iconic and memorable Jamed Bond-themed superyachts:

For Your Eyes Only

Very soon, Staluppi heard that two other superyachts were being built that would be faster than the roughly 35 miles per hour of For Your Eyes Only . He eventually found new Netherlands shipbuilder Frans Heeson and designer Frank Mulder who agreed to build the world’s fastest superyacht. The deal was that the boat had to run 50 knots (58 mph) in order to get paid and a bonius would be paid for every knot over 50. After a couple of weight-reducing modifications, Octopussy, with its three MTU diesels each producing 3500 horsepower, eventually topped 53 kts (61 mph) and Staluppi paid the promised $400,000. bonus for the extra speed. Octopussy was launched in 1988.

John and Jeanette Staluppi cruised extensively for almost a couple of years in Octopussy while garnering a lot of attention wherever they went. Until that is, he heard of another superyacht being built that was intended to hit 65 knots but after launching, only achieved about 57 knots. Only!! This would not do and so John had Frank Mulder design and Norship of Norway build the 118-foot Moonraker . After launching in 1992, top speed was clocked at 61 knots or just over 70 mph – in a 118-foot yacht! The world superyacht speed record once again belonged to John Staluppi.

After buying, building, using and then selling a number of boats, Staluppi the businessman soon realized that commercializing his boating enjoyment would be beneficial. In 1998 he created Millenium Superyachts as a boatbuilder and a charter fleet operator. In 2004, Millenium launched the Neptunus of Holland built and Frank Mulder designed 138-foot The World Is Not Enough with interior design heavily influenced by Jeanette Staluppi.

Powered by a pair of Paxman 18-cylinder diesels plus twin Lycoming turbines producing a total of 20,000 horsepower, the V-hulled The World Is Not Enough had a top speed of just over 80 mph, a cruising speed of just under 60 mph, and a range of over 4,000 statute miles from its 15,000-gallon fuel capacity. And remember, this superyacht is almost 140-feet long with accommodations for ten guests and a crew of six!

The World is Not Enough

Next for John Staluppi was the 163-foot Christensen-built Casino Royale , originally named Millenium Edition . Built in the US west coast Christensen yard in Washington State and launched in 2008, Casino Royale broke tradition in a couple of ways for John Staluppi. All of his previous superyachts were built primarily of aluminum whereas this one has a hull and tri-deck superstructure of Kevlar composites. Following Millenium Superyachts’ objective to pursue pleasure and comfortable and efficient cruising that would be suitable for chartering , Casino Royale had only moderate diesel power with 5-bladed propeller drive.

Casino Royale

Famed Italian yacht builder Benetti built and in 2011 launched Staluppi’s next superyacht, the 197-foot (60m) Diamonds Are Forever , a multi-award-winner and intended from the start to be a luxurious charter yacht. It could accommodate twelve guests in six cabins plus a crew of sixteen. During construction, Staluppi had a fifth deck added for sunbathing.

It featured a steel hull with aluminum superstructure, teak decks, a helipad, and Caterpillar diesel power. Most of these features had not previously been prevalent on Staluppi yachts. He had even once said that he did not like teak decks and railings due to the constant maintenance required and the teak oil which got transferred from hands and feet throughout the rest of a boat onto carpets and surfaces. Staluppi sold this gorgeous yacht in 2013.

Diamonds Are Forever

The spectacular 227-foot Spectre launched in 2018 was once again a Benetti build with naval architects Mulder Design involved once again with John Staluppi. It was designed to be a faster than normal yet comfortable displacement hull with “Ride Control” to reduce pitch and roll with a cruising speed of almost 20 mph and a top speed of 23 mph.

With a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, Spectre is powered by twin MTU diesels. It accommodates twelve guests in six cabins plus a crew of fifteen. The master suite features its own private deck with whirlpool. Staluppi sold Spectre within one year of its delivery to him.

Skyfall is mentioned here next as it is a superyacht once owned by John Staluppi and it does have a name from a Bond movie but its launch date of 2010 does not follow in sequence to the superyachts mentioned above. That is because John Staluppi was not the original owner and purchased it as a pre-owned vessel. Built by Trinity Yachts of Gulfport, Mississippi the multi-award-winning 190-foot Skyfall is a superyacht designed and destined for charter. It accommodates twelve guests in six cabins plus a crew of fourteen. Staluppi sold it in 2018.

Quantum of Solace was built by Turkish boatbuilder Turquoise Yachts and launched in 2009. Once again, John Staluppi was not the original owner of this 238-footer. Quantum of Solace could accommodate fourteen guests in seven cabins plus a crew of nineteen in ten cabins. The master suite was full-beam approaching forty feet in width! It featured a unique two-story atrium in the main salon. It had a full displacement hull of steel with aluminum superstructure and twin Caterpillar diesel engines with a range of 7,000 nautical miles. Staluppi sold it in 2011.

Quantum of Solace

Along with his Atlantic Auto Group comprised of thirty-odd new car dealerships in New York and Nevada, John Staluppi has owned many boats, yachts, and superyachts over the years of which nine with Bond movie names are featured in this article. He also maintained his fascination with cars, became an avid collector and co-owned a mall to house his collection of over one hundred mainly fifties and sixties automobiles in a museum setting. In 2012, he sold his Cars of Dreams collection at auction.

The Staluppi’s have been major philanthropists over the years with childrens’ charities being among their favourites. In 2017, they purchased at auction a 1996 Ford Mustang which had been built by students at a vocational high school. They paid $50,000. for the car but immediately donated it back to be re-auctioned in order to raise additional funds for the school.

In 2018, John and Jeanette Staluppi were the winning bidders at Barrett-Jackson Auctions of a 2018 Corvette Z06 Carbon 65, VIN 001 and signed by President George W. Bush. The Staluppi winning bid was $1.4 Million which was donated to the Wounded Warriors charity fund. The Staluppi’s are also major contributors to Honda’s Classic Cares charity for American youth.

The story of John Staluppi is the story of the American dream. The superyachts he has owned and named after James Bond-themed movies is an apt reflection of that dream.

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Born in 1947 in Brooklyn, New York John Staluppi started his life from humble beginnings. His father, Francis, was a hard working electrician who worked two jobs to make ends meet and his mother Millie was a homemaker.

It was the 1950's the golden years of the American automobile. There would never be another era like it and John Staluppi was fortunate enough to have witnessed the innovation, imagination, and vision in the automotive industry.

Even though his father encouraged him to become an electrician, John was already bitten by the car bug. His father did, however, teach John the value of quality, hard work, family and friends. John went for the American dream and had the courage to do what he really loved – to be a part of the automotive industry in America.

He was rebellious and had a run in with the law in his youth, but was able to move forward in a constructive manner. He started out as a 16 year old mechanic. John was motivated and talented and soon became an expert in cars. It was at this time that his dad recognized John's exceptional drive and decided to help. His father took out a loan so his son could run a Sunoco station. John Staluppi was incredibly grateful to his father for his support and guidance during that time.

Through creative marketing, John was able to make this and other gas stations a success. With these successes and practical experiences, he was able to take a risk on a venture called Honda - an unknown name at the time. John Staluppi was, however, able to see it's potential. Within a decade of hard work he owned close to 20 dealerships and the Honda name took off.

His commitment to Honda made him an integral part in shaping the automotive industry. Next was Hyundai, another solid success. The Hyundai investment proved his solid business philosophy - which is to stay with quality franchises, focus on a particular market and try to get the best people.

Through all successes he always made sure he put people first. John is proud of the fact that there is a sign in all his dealerships that reads "Every visitor to our dealership is an honored guest in our home, every day, every time, without fail, no exceptions".

John Staluppi also expanded his interest into the yachting industry, since he had always enjoyed boating and sportfishing in the 70's and 80's on Long Island. John Staluppi had the motivation and character to succeed at anything he put his mind to. So he created magnificent Super Yachts, that surpassed any other line in creativity, beauty and speed.

However, John Staluppi 's successes were never just for him. He vowed that if ever really made it - he would help those less fortunate. He grew up with an intimate knowledge of people who have a tough life - and now he feels an obligation to help needy people have an easier life in some way. The list of charities and fundraisers that John is involved with is long. National Kidney Registry , to Make a Wish Foundation , John Staluppi says that each charity event keeps him down to earth. When a child hugs him for granting his wish ( Make a Wish Foundation ) or when he can provide state of the art wheelchairs for spinal cord injury victims (Darrell Gwynn Foundation) - John Staluppi says “ I hope this is my legacy.”