
A 1960 Chevrolet Impala is checked out by potential bidders on the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Dale Cunningham (left) and Tom Lee of Palm Springs sit and enjoy the views next to Tom’s 1947 Ford Super Deluxe pickup during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is seen ready for auction during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Bidders have a look at a 1960 Chevrolet Impala as it arrives on the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Auctioneer Rob Row smiles as a 1968 Cadillac Deville Convertible pulls off the auction block having not met it’s reserve price during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Ray Adams of Palm Springs Car Auctions is seen wearing “sell” cufflinks while holding an auction sheet during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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An auctioneer works with a bidder in the VIP section during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1994 Ferrari 348 is driven onto the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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The tail lights of a 1994 Ferrari 348 are seen as it pulls off the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A potential bidder gazes at cars on the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Auctioneer Rob Row works to sell a 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A bidder takes a look under the hood of a 1958 Pontiac Star Chief up for auction during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Potential bidders in the VIP section react to a car arriving on the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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The rear end of a 1958 Pontiac Star Chief is seen as it drives off the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Auctioneer Rob Row leans in to the microphone while trying to make a deal during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Potential buyers and spectators check out a 1957 BMW Isetta 300 during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Potential bidders take a look at a 1957 Chevrolet Nomad wagon during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is seen parked as a later model Corvette drives by fresh off the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A pair of potential bidders have a look in the trunk of a 1956 Pontiac Safari during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A Ford Mustang waits to pull into the auction tent during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1979 Chevrolet Corvette arrives on the auction block as bidders have a look up close during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air pulls up to the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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The interior of a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is seen during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Potential bidders keep their eyes on the cars arriving on the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette arrives for it’s turn on the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Potential bidders watch cars cross the auction block from the VIP section during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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The hood ornament of a 1980 Rolls Royce Corniche is seen during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Auctioneer Rob Row works with a bidder to try to make a deal during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1966 Ford Mustang crosses the auction block during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is seen waiting for it’s turn to go up for auction during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1977 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow is seen parked during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A look under the hood shows the engine of a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A supercharged 1941 Willy’s hot rod starts up to leave the auction during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A group of men takes a look under the hood of a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1978 Clenet Series I is seen ready for auction during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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A 1967 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible pulls out of the auction tent during the McCormick’s Collector Car Auction at the convention center in Palm Springs, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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