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Curbside Classics Archives
Hammer Time Archive
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![My next door neighbor is one of those classic ‘traders.’ He buys, fixes, drives, fixes, drives, fixes, etc. When the repairs finally get to be too much time and hassle, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/volvo-850-pic-9651.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hammer Time: Whither Volvo?")
Hammer Time: Whither Volvo?
Posted on July 19, 2013 | 48 CommentsMy next door neighbor is one of those classic ‘traders.’ He buys, fixes, drives, fixes, drives, fixes, etc. When the repairs finally get to be too much time and hassle, […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
The Auction Chronicles: Standing With A Fist
Posted on June 10, 2013 | 9 CommentsImagine 104 other people competing against you to buy a car. In a space that is only slightly bigger than a suburban home. Sounds bad? Well for me I call […] -
![From 2009 through about early 2011, you could buy a good 8 to 12 year old car for anywhere between $1000 and $2500 at a wholesale auto auction. Unpopular brands […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/sho1-e1370373903396.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hammer Time: Rebuilding From The Ground Up")
Hammer Time: Rebuilding From The Ground Up
Posted on June 6, 2013 | 15 CommentsFrom 2009 through about early 2011, you could buy a good 8 to 12 year old car for anywhere between $1000 and $2500 at a wholesale auto auction. Unpopular brands […] -
![(A hearty CC welcome to Steve Lang) I just sold a 21 year old Tercel that came in with a blueberry paint job. This was followed by a 30 year […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tercel1-e1370353543373.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Hammer Time: Where Twenty Year Old Cars Go…To Live Again!")
Hammer Time: Where Twenty Year Old Cars Go…To Live Again!
Posted on June 4, 2013 | 83 Comments(A hearty CC welcome to Steve Lang) I just sold a 21 year old Tercel that came in with a blueberry paint job. This was followed by a 30 year […]
