Kyle and Samantha Busch to Auction Off Iconic Ford Thunderbird

The 1957 classic car has been in the Busch family for 12 years.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:49am

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An extreme close-up of the textured leather and chrome details of a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, conveying the classic car's timeless elegance and craftsmanship.The auction of Kyle and Samantha Busch's beloved 1957 Ford Thunderbird offers a glimpse into the couple's passion for classic cars and their commitment to supporting important charitable causes.West Palm Beach Today

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha are auctioning off their 1957 Ford Thunderbird at the Barrett-Jackson auction in West Palm Beach, Florida this Friday. The couple has owned the award-winning, fully restored classic car for the past 12 years and are now selling it with a portion of the proceeds going to support The Bundle of Joy Fund.

Why it matters

Kyle Busch is known for his extensive car collection, and the auction of this iconic 1957 Ford Thunderbird will be of interest to classic car enthusiasts and NASCAR fans alike. The sale also provides an opportunity to support The Bundle of Joy Fund, a charity close to the Busch family.

The details

The 1957 Ford Thunderbird being auctioned is Lot #457 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in West Palm Beach, Florida this Friday. Busch and his wife Samantha have owned the award-winning, fully restored classic car for 12 years. They are selling the car with no reserve, meaning it will go to the highest bidder. A portion of the sale proceeds will go to support The Bundle of Joy Fund, a charity the Busch family is involved with.

  • The 1957 Ford Thunderbird will be auctioned this Friday, April 14, 2026 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in West Palm Beach, Florida.
  • Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha have owned the classic car for the past 12 years.

The players

Kyle Busch

A two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who is known for his extensive car collection, including the 1957 Ford Thunderbird he is auctioning off.

Samantha Busch

Kyle Busch's wife, who has co-owned the 1957 Ford Thunderbird with her husband for the past 12 years.

The Bundle of Joy Fund

A charity that the Busch family is involved with, and a portion of the proceeds from the auction of the 1957 Ford Thunderbird will go to support.

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What they’re saying

“Selling this Friday afternoon, Lot # 457 @Barrett_Jackson West Palm Beach, 1957 Ford Thunderbird that @SamanthaBusch and I have owned and enjoyed for 12 years. This is an award winning car that's been completely restored. It's selling No Reserve! Excited about being at Barrett-Jackson West Palm Beach to see it sold Friday. A portion of the sale goes to support the work of [The Bundle of Joy Fund]!”

— Kyle Busch

What’s next

Kyle Busch will be in attendance at the Barrett-Jackson auction in West Palm Beach, Florida this Friday to see the 1957 Ford Thunderbird he and his wife have owned for 12 years be sold to the highest bidder.

The takeaway

The auction of Kyle and Samantha Busch's iconic 1957 Ford Thunderbird provides an opportunity for classic car enthusiasts to acquire a piece of NASCAR history, while also supporting the important work of The Bundle of Joy Fund, a charity close to the Busch family.