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Curbside Classics Archives
About Author: Steven Lang
Posts by Steven Lang
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![“I am going to keep this car forever!” So many say it. So few mean it. The truth is, even if us hardcore old car lovers are talking about driving […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/fiat-e1374070464700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hammer Time: Breaking The 400,000 Mile Barrier")
Hammer Time: Breaking The 400,000 Mile Barrier
Posted on July 17, 2013 | 84 Comments“I am going to keep this car forever!” So many say it. So few mean it. The truth is, even if us hardcore old car lovers are talking about driving […] -
![Mr. Benson writes: Hi Steve. One dealer to another, I’d like to know how you handle “special order” used cars. My neighbor wants me to get his wife a 2010 or […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/carscarscars-e1373927622410.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Feeling Used: How Should A Dealer Handle A Special Order?")
Feeling Used: How Should A Dealer Handle A Special Order?
Posted on July 16, 2013 | 6 CommentsMr. Benson writes: Hi Steve. One dealer to another, I’d like to know how you handle “special order” used cars. My neighbor wants me to get his wife a 2010 or […] -
![A ‘skip’ in our business happens to be the exact opposite of a ‘trick’. With a trick, you are trying to get a bidder to offer more money. While with […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/eNG-bulgaria_234707a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hammer Time: Trips, Skips And Censorship (Part Two)")
Hammer Time: Trips, Skips And Censorship (Part Two)
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 5 CommentsA ‘skip’ in our business happens to be the exact opposite of a ‘trick’. With a trick, you are trying to get a bidder to offer more money. While with […] -
![“12-6. $12,600! Habada-gibada-monay! Monay! MONAAAYYYY!!!!” That not so subtle mention of ‘monay’ was my cue. It was auction-speak for, “Go ahead and find a bunch of car dealers that are […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Hammer Time: Tricks, Skips And Censorships")
Hammer Time: Tricks, Skips And Censorships
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 11 Comments“12-6. $12,600! Habada-gibada-monay! Monay! MONAAAYYYY!!!!” That not so subtle mention of ‘monay’ was my cue. It was auction-speak for, “Go ahead and find a bunch of car dealers that are […] -
![If I am staring at you at an auction, it’s not cuz I like you. I want you to get the hell off of what I’m biddin’ on. When two […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ku-xlarge-e1372986414174.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hammer Time: Watch For The Eyes")
Hammer Time: Watch For The Eyes
Posted on July 5, 2013 | 18 CommentsIf I am staring at you at an auction, it’s not cuz I like you. I want you to get the hell off of what I’m biddin’ on. When two […] -
![Carmax gave me a plaque this morning for ‘outstanding service’ as a long time dealer. I returned the favor by finishing second nine times at their auction. They made about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/limited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Auction Day: Thank You Mr. Dealer! Now Bid On Our Damn Cars!")
Auction Day: Thank You Mr. Dealer! Now Bid On Our Damn Cars!
Posted on July 2, 2013 | 31 CommentsCarmax gave me a plaque this morning for ‘outstanding service’ as a long time dealer. I returned the favor by finishing second nine times at their auction. They made about […] -
![Once upon a time, certain colors were rolling representations of a brand or model. Range Rovers were often green. Many a Mercedes was emblazoned in gold or brown. Chrysler minivans […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/range1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hammer Time: Colors")
Hammer Time: Colors
Posted on June 26, 2013 | 49 CommentsOnce upon a time, certain colors were rolling representations of a brand or model. Range Rovers were often green. Many a Mercedes was emblazoned in gold or brown. Chrysler minivans […] -
Question Of The Day: What Car Did You Abuse To The Point Of No Return?
Posted on June 24, 2013 | 33 CommentsMy friends and I used to take a Renault LeCar out to the local public school playgrounds… and chase rabbits. It was always nightfall when we chose to make the […] -
![Tax returns have been filed. Refunds have been sent to those of us fortunate to get one. Those few lucky consumers at my lot with that government issued check in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/a2-e1371923209587.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hammer Time: The Bad Credit Blues")
Hammer Time: The Bad Credit Blues
Posted on June 24, 2013 | 31 CommentsTax returns have been filed. Refunds have been sent to those of us fortunate to get one. Those few lucky consumers at my lot with that government issued check in […] -
![430,625 miles Quite a few of us won’t drive that far in a single lifetime. However two owners of a 1996 Ford Ranger decided to tag team their efforts and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ranger1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Monday Mileage Champion: The Über Alles Ranger")
Monday Mileage Champion: The Über Alles Ranger
Posted on June 24, 2013 | 65 Comments430,625 miles Quite a few of us won’t drive that far in a single lifetime. However two owners of a 1996 Ford Ranger decided to tag team their efforts and […] -
![The automotive world used to be a simple place. Luxury cars either had two things. An American name. Or a European alphanumeric designation. Continental, Deville, Brougham, Park Avenue, Imperial. These […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ls4001-e1371127385130.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industry Squawk: Let’s Play The Name Game")
Industry Squawk: Let’s Play The Name Game
Posted on June 13, 2013 | 115 CommentsThe automotive world used to be a simple place. Luxury cars either had two things. An American name. Or a European alphanumeric designation. Continental, Deville, Brougham, Park Avenue, Imperial. These […] -
![I bought a 1994 Lexus LS400 at an inop sale recently for all of $900 (plus $120 auction fee). A new serpentine belt was put on and, miracle of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ls400-e1371075500383.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Question Of The Day: What Car Kicked Your Ass?")
Question Of The Day: What Car Kicked Your Ass?
Posted on June 12, 2013 | 70 CommentsI bought a 1994 Lexus LS400 at an inop sale recently for all of $900 (plus $120 auction fee). A new serpentine belt was put on and, miracle of […] -
![Imagine if 6500 trade-ins came to your workplace every single week. You would be a rich man, right? Not quite. At the moment. you are a poorly paid security guard […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cinesate.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "WWBJD?")
WWBJD?
Posted on June 12, 2013 | 12 CommentsImagine if 6500 trade-ins came to your workplace every single week. You would be a rich man, right? Not quite. At the moment. you are a poorly paid security guard […] -
![Tom & Ray Magliozzi of Cartalk fame have devoted extensive space on their web site towards the dangers of driving and using a cell phone. Now the AAA Foundation is […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cartalk.gif?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Industry Squawk: Yet Another Study That Concludes, “Put That Cell Phone Away You Knucklehead!”")
Industry Squawk: Yet Another Study That Concludes, “Put That Cell Phone Away You Knucklehead!”
Posted on June 10, 2013 | 15 CommentsTom & Ray Magliozzi of Cartalk fame have devoted extensive space on their web site towards the dangers of driving and using a cell phone. Now the AAA Foundation is […] -
![Every week for nearly 15 years now, I have seen thousands of vehicles go through the auctioneer’s hammer at the wholesale auto auctions here in metropolitan Atlanta. Some are ready […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ldnews.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Introducing: The Monday Mileage Champion")
Introducing: The Monday Mileage Champion
Posted on June 10, 2013 | 25 CommentsEvery week for nearly 15 years now, I have seen thousands of vehicles go through the auctioneer’s hammer at the wholesale auto auctions here in metropolitan Atlanta. Some are ready […]
