McCormick’s Palm Springs Classic Car Auction 50th Event Post Auction Results

 Keith McCormick held his 50^th Classic Car Auction on February 25^th, 26^th & 27^th 2011 in Palm Springs, California. This was his 25^th anniversary sale and 50^th event.

The event kicked off Friday afternoon with a champagne hour to celebrate the 25^th anniversary followed by 100 cars crossing the block with a 80% sale rate. The event continued Saturday & Sunday with an additional 387 cars and an impressive 70% sale rate. All previous attendance and sales records were broken. A total of 487 cars crossed the block with 342 finding new homes and a sales total of $5,753,212.50 (including 5% buy fees) 

Notable sales included:

(Photos Below)

 

Lot # 124 1968 Shelby GT500 KR….Sold $131,250

Lot # 120 1967 Chevy Corvette 427….Sold $84,000

Lot # 151 1933 Ford Speedstar….Sold $80,850

Lot # 176 1957 Buick Century Cvt….Sold $76,650

Lot # 168 1959 Chevy ElCamino …. Sold $53,025

Lot # 169 1956 Chevy Corvette Rdstr…. Sold $60,375

Source: McCormick’s Press Release

McCormick’s 48th Palm Springs Auction Results & Photo Gallery

Lot 118 1959 Austin Healey                                     $71,925

For the first time in many years conducting collector car auctions in sunny Palm Springs, California the McCormick family experienced a rainy, stormy Saturday from 6am throughout the evening. The gloomy skies did not dampen the sales or restrict the large crowd on hand.

Total Cars Across The Block                494

 Total Cars Sold                                     279

 Total Receipts                                       $4,817,295

 Some notable sales include:

Lot 127 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440                         $60,375

 

Lot 161 1968 Shelby GT500kr                                 $94,500

 

Lot 172 1976 Batmobile                                           $82,950

 

Lot 264 1971 Mercedes 3.5 Cab                               $105,000

 

Lot 406 1970 Boss 302 Mustang                            $73,500

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(Source: McCormick Auction Press Release)