Experience like no other when your word is, your reputation and business can be flourishing operating with honesty, respect for your clients and most importantly for yourself and your reputation and of course motivation and excitement for what you do ! So I have two classic cars, Porsche and a Ford F150 truck and a situation that suddenly came to my life with medical expenses due to a southern but treatable medical issue that prevented me from working and brought a lot of immense challenges to me and my family in a matter of months. Going from being a athletic healthy person to not being able to walk with constant hospitalizations and multiple misdiagnosis, etc. it's been a challenging year. Hence the reason why I needed to sell things and sell quick listed the cars online and the strong interest was another thing to deal with as I got hundreds of people messaging day and night with no one actually going through with the purchase as selling stuff isn't the easiest of things to do nowadays especially a classic car or two. Doing some research online I came across there's a private collection and decided to reach out to See if they would be interested in purchasing my cars after a quick conversation with a very proper and respectful representative by name of Dimitri, I was able to send some photos and videos along with information on my cars via text and in a matter of hours I got an offer to buy out both vehicles at once which I couldn't appreciate more given my situation. For those who have little experience with car sales, used cars and situation with trade-in value and dealership evaluations in these cases know that you get ripped off with crazy low offers for the car that you're trading in or selling in my case to a dealership. Besides all the other things and tricks that happen adding to the already not so good reputation of used car or car dealers in general. Dimitri and his way of working with a customer from answering that phone call to actually willing to hear the customer out and being able to relate while still doing a business transaction that is supposed to pay his bills and his employees paychecks in these challenging times for running a business in general should be an example to all other car, dealers and businesses in general as he gave me an offer for both cars that was straightforward and definitely satisfactory with great communication in the process every step of the way and quick less than 24 hour turn around between my initial phone call and his driver being on the way to LA to pick up the cars. YOU SHOULD OFFER MASTER CLASSES IN CAR SALES TEACHING HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL CAR BUSINESS !!!! You have earned a customer for life that will definitely think of you and your company instantly when in need of buying or selling cars and certainly refer and recommend friends and family to do so as well and I wish you all the success in the future while enjoying playing with lots of beautiful, colorful, unique cars in the meantime. Once again, thank you so very much for hearing a customer out and making it not only easy but actually making it happen Dimitri. read more

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I purchased a Fiat Abarth from Dimitry. He was easy to deal with and the car was honest. He helped with shipping and I am thrilled with the little car. Thank you read more

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These guys have some negative reviews which made me stressed out. I was working with them and they seem great, and honest. So don't let it stress you out buying a car from them. read more

Dimitri the owner stepped up and turned everything around for me. Buying a Mercedes Benz Maybach is no small feat. It comes with many factors, especially complicated instructions from the 600 page book. Dimitri was and continues to be very helpful through it all. Also when I arrived there, Matias approached me with a very polite and professional greeting. Much appreciated. I love my car! read more

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BUYER BEWARE Coming up on two years since I bought a 1979 Porsche 911 SC from Dimitry, at desert Private Collection. I was concerned about it passing smog test , it had no smog pump & no catalytic converter . Dimitry told me he had it smog tested and it passed . he said drive it for 30 minutes before testing . I found out later out later that Riverside county does not do smog test . After sometime Dimitry gave me a smog pump ,no catalytic convertor ! So at a high cost to me I had it smog tested in Los Angeles County . have it inspected before you buy & know the car value ! read more

They sold me a car and shipped it to my home. The car won't start and is currently parked in my driveway. Still waiting to hear back from the owner! read more

Originally contacted them about a vehicle they had in stock. Although they sent me a video of the vehicle, they didn't seem to know the history of the vehicle or of any work performed on it and basically just said "it starts right up" and "drives fine". When I asked what shipping costs were, the response was, "if your a serious buyer, I'll let you know ", kind of an insult, of course i'm serious, can well afford to buy the vehicle outright or finance. Never heard from them again. With these responses I can't recommend them and not a business I would entertain. read more

The take away from my experience is that you must actually inspect before buying and preferably take a mechanic with you that is a specialist in the specific classic that your looking to buy. Sadly being too trusting I assumed that what I saw and enquired about, then bought unseen, turned out to be over a year of renovation work. The car's bones were good but everything else from a plastic snapper to a full engine and suspension replacement was required. Financially I spent three times on the vehicle over that which I bought it for. There was not a single piece of rubber that did not need replacing. Looking back I would certainly not repeat the experience. The extra rating star is simply because I liked the classic frame they had to sell. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about Desert Private Collection, Dimitry and Roy. For several months, I had been looking for a small roadster for my wife and they had just the thing, a Porsche Boxster. I brought her in for test drive and that was all it took. The car was exactly what she wanted and it has performed beautifully. Interestingly, we had a small glitch, a few days after we took delivery and, they took care of it immediately! Sometimes, I even get to drive it! Thanks much to Dimitry and Roy. read more

I inquired recently about a Mustang posted for sale online. Dimitri and Bob were very helpful and quick to respond. I would highly recommend buying for here. read more

Luckily, I did a pre-purchase inspection at Palm Springs Porsche. The repair total on the Boxster was greater than the asking price. Perhaps they didn't know? #caveat emptor read more

Recently received my 1965 Mustang from Palm Desert Auto dealt directly with Dmitry one of the owners I was pleasantly surprised to find the car in better than described condition it can be a gamble when buying over the inter-web from long distance but always ask the right questions Dmitry did a great job answering all of mine and taking more pictures and videos that I requested Dmitry and Palm Desert Auto have found a customer for life Thanks again read more

Just purchased a classic Volvo from Desert Private Collection. They had a great variety of classic cars to choose from. Super good guys to work with and very happy enjoying our new classic car. read more

Several months ago I purchased a 912 Porsche from Dimitry and Roy. Over the time I owned the vehicle we had several unforeseeable, out of the ordinary issues, with this car. These guys stood behind their product and took care of all issues that came up. I highly recommend. Jerry R read more

I had a beautiful experience with them. I wasn't sure if I wanted the Camaro coupe or a Mustang convertible. They were both so beautiful! I came everyday for a week going back-and-forth and driving them. I even brought my golf clubs to make sure they fit in the trunk. I was sure that they would just blow me off because I was taking a long time with my decision, but surprisingly they took their time with me and I felt no pressure. I left a deposit on the 65 Mustang convertible. I came back the next day with the wife, and it was a done deal! It's been three months now and I'm very happy. Thank you Anthony and thank you Roy. I will be back! :) read more

Dimitry is an expert with respect to all things Porsche. He is a very upstanding guy who takes incredible care of his customers and places their needs as his highest priority. I recommend anyone in the market for a Porsche, talk with Dimitry. He always made me feel important and seeing him with other people, he does the same with them. read more

I purchased a beautiful Porsche 911 from Dimitry. He made the process as seemless as possible and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He answered any questions I had and I always felt like I was a VIP. I look forward to buying more cars from them in the future! Thanks Dimitry and Roy! read more

My husband bought a Mitsubishi Expo LRV from this business and had it transported to FL. The single sliding door In the back passenger area is broken. This was not disclosed to my husband and the business ignores our concerns because the purchase was "as is". read more

My name is Robert. I am writing this to advise future, potential buyers about my favorable experience with Dimitry. I live in Arizona and was anxious about buying a Vintage Porsche 911 out of State and waiting for delivery, etc. Dimitry was communicative and always available. He is enthusiastic and passionate about vintage cars. While he did tend to engage in a bit of puffery about my car (e.g. this car is perfect, etc.), he was responsive when a few mechanical problems surfaced after the purchase and all issues were addressed to my satisfaction. Dimitry is a gentleman. And I enjoyed working with him. Good luck to all of you fellow vintage enthusiasts and I hope you find the perfect ride! read more

I am a small but passionate collector of vintage original cars, currently owning a 1959 Convertible D, 1959 super coupe, 1982 Targa SC, 1989 930, 1970 914-6. All are clean, original or expertly restored examples. Wanting to ad to my collection, I found VIN# 12820120 a rare 1968 912 in signal green from Dimitry at Palm Desert Auto in Palm Desert California. This car looked good in pictures, and my initial contact with the dealer was favorable and the dealer had good reviews.  Because I was impressed with Dimitry and the reviews, I neglected to get a PPI (I know…..) He answered all my questions while assuring me over an over what great car this was. I signed the “as is condition” paperwork, and happily waited for the car to arrive…..After receiving the car, nothing could have been further from the truth. He claimed: one paint chip on hood (false) mush worse paint then described. chips, bubbles and fisheyes GOLD SPRAY PAINTED HOOD AND DOOR LATCHES to look new SILVER SPRAY PAINTED wheel hubs and generator to look new claimed speedometer not connected but working (false) claimed gas gauge working  (false) claimed all lights work (false) (no high beams, no license plate lights, no brake lights) Seats installed reversed Wiring was a disaster! oil temp sender not connected and NO WIRE oil pressure sensor not hooked up and NO WIRE the car came with NO GAS CAP NO GAS TANK VENT TUBE (all gas splashed of car on the way to NY (fire hazard?!) NO BRAKE FLUID IN RESERVOIR GENERATOR WAS DEAD but painted to look new Freshly undercoated over rust under the back seats, who knows what else? I blame myself for not getting a PPI, and I was lucky Dimitry accepted the car back after I complained...... but this dealer kept a substantial deposit from me and has the car listed again for far more then I paid. Buyer beware.....this car merits a VERY CLOSE INSPECTION to make sure the repairs (if done) were carried out correctly. If not, I would be very careful about this car and dealer.  Feel free to contact me for more details and pictures…. I just don’t want this to happen to anyone elseâ€" I am just doing what we all do in the Porsche, or any vintage car community, look out for each other. read more

Great place to find that unique car! They have the global connections to get you the car you want! Spare no expense!

Phoned about a vehicle they had for sale online. Being an out of state buyer I wanted the car inspected off site. Spoke to Demitri and he stated they had done an inspection before purchasing the vehicle. Thats great, but I'm not taking his word for it. I had a detailed vehicle inspection done, including engine compression, interior & exterior condition and all four tires were taken off to inspect bushing, shocks, etc. Thank goodness, there were so many issues with the car, none of which had been disclosed. If they had actually done a through inspection on the car, then they should have disclosed the numerous issues, especially at the price they were asking for the vehicle, $33,000! The inspection came back with a vehicle value at less than half the price they were offering! Very dishonest & shady in my book. Not sure how they have any 5 star reviews. Always get an outside inspection folks. Saved me a ton of money and headaches. read more