Harley Magden: Turning A Car Collecting Hobby Into A Business
About this episode
Harley Magden shares his journey from a car enthusiast to a successful business owner with Magda Motors and now Marshall Goldman. He discusses his early influences, the transition from a family business to the automotive world, and the challenges of buying and selling exotic cars. The conversation delves into the importance of trust in the car business, the intricacies of auction dynamics, and the unique aspects of running a dealership that specializes in high-end vehicles. Listeners will gain insights into the automotive market and the passion behind car collecting.
On this episode, Harley Magden joins us in studio to discuss a variety of topics around his obsession for cars. He’s primarily a Porsche guy but his collection varies widely and changes often. He and his brother started a successful window business that enabled them to purchase a car dealer that feeds their car collecting habit. It’s a fun hour of getting an inside view of someone who turned his hobby into a business.
Chevrolet Chevelle
"...ou know, when he was kind of growing up, GTOs and Chevelles and things like that. And they were cool."
Porsche 959
"...ou were seeing these cars, like the Porsches, the 959s, the Lamborghini Countaches, that kind of stuff w..."
Lamborghini Countaches
"...eing these cars, like the Porsches, the 959s, the Lamborghini Countaches, that kind of stuff was on the wall."
Porsche Panamera
"...ike, and my first Porsche purchase was actually a Panamera. You know, I had to give you somewhat practical."
Porsche 911
"...ich is also what I tell my wife now. And with the 911, I'm like, look at these, it's four-seater. Exact..."
Chevrolet Beretta
"Yeah. It was like a Chevy Beretta. Oh, I remember this."
Ford Taurus
"Oh, I remember this. A Taurus, a Sable, and then like one other car. So before ..."
Porsche 944
"...ou go any further, I want to, I'm pretty sure the 944 Turbo was one of the first with dual-air bags or ..."
Mercury Sable
"...e might have been more cars, but it was a Mercury Sable. And it was like a,"
Ford Mustang
".... I didn't say two and I ended up with a Fox body Mustang. So my results was a little bit different for me."
Chevrolet Corvette
"... it was like, oh my God, I love this. It's like a Corvette engine almost. And you know, it's so stylish."
Ferrari F430
"I was in maybe like 2012-ish. I bought an F430 Ferrari manual. Oh, gated shifter."
Porsche Cayenne
"I've owned every single Porsche, the Cayenne, the Macan, the 911. I've owned them all."
Porsche Macan
"I've owned every single Porsche, the Cayenne, the Macan, the 911. I've owned them all."
Porsche 914
"...r special pieces there, trim, et cetera, for your 914 or something for your 911 SC."
Chevrolet Cobalt
"And I think almost this is, you don't find Chevy Cobalt's at this place. No."
Dodge Neon
"...h, the front ABS is kicking in. Well, whose Dodge Neon is that outside? Because, uh, Dodge Neon."
Lamborghini Huracan
"Yeah. A $400,000 Lamborghini Huracan through a shipping scam."
Porsche 356
"...n't you at one of the Rennesports, wasn't Porsche 356 number one in a situation like that?"
Porsche Taycan
"I should have brought that here. The Taycan. Yes."
Taycan Sport Turismo
"It was like a 150. Taycan sport Turismo. Yeah."
Saturn Vue
"but there is nobody happier than Vue. And ever see Vue, this is such an easy guy to de..."
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