About Us
Internationally renowned specialized vehicle appraiser Steve Linden built his company on a foundation of honesty, authenticity, and a lifelong passion for automobiles. From a young age, Steve’s dedication to the world of classic and unique vehicles earned him widespread respect in the industry.
Following his passing in 2023, his legacy and ideals have been carried forward by his son, Josh Linden, who now oversees the business operations. Steve’s college roommate and best friend, M. Peter Neumann, serves as the senior appraiser for Linden & Co, upholding Steve’s unwavering commitment to accurate and honest vehicle valuation.
Joshua L. Linden
President
Josh is the only son of founder Steve Linden. Some of his first memories were of Long Island car shows, and much of his formative years were spent immersed in the collector community, allowing him to gain secondhand experience and invaluable insight into the industry.
He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee where he is leading the company and furthering his business education, ensuring Linden & Co both continues to maintain it’s position as the industry standard, while also modernizing and streamlining the company to create the best experience for our clients.
M. Peter Neumann
Senior Appraiser
Peter holds the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice designation as a Qualified Appraiser since 2017. He is a classic and collectible automobile expert having been involved in the field for over 40 years as a collector, consistent investor, and more recently a resource in print publications including Sports Car Market, Wealth Management Magazine, and Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index. He has bought and sold over 150 vehicles throughout his life, and was a co-founder of Chrome Strategies Management and owner of the Long Island classic car shop Line Automotive along with our founder, Steve Linden.
Peter also has 34 years of institutional financial, commodity, and global trading experience, having held senior positions at two top tier Wall Street firms. Over his career he was responsible for risk management, portfolio allocations, trading, and product integration across multiple asset classes.
Pamela L. Linden
Controller
It was love at first sight in 1993 when Steve bought Pam a 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible, having it meticulously restored to its original beauty during their courtship. Being married to someone with auto oil in his veins, Pam developed a deep respect for those passionate about the classic car hobby. Over 30 years, she spent countless hours at car shows and auto flea markets by Steve’s side, listening as he enthusiastically shared his knowledge and stories with fellow hobbyists and collectors.
Our Founder
Steve Linden was a leading expert in classic car appraisal and restoration with over 25 years of experience in the industry. His work spanned appraisals, inspections, consulting, restoration management, expert witness, and exports.
He was the author of Car Collecting: Everything You Need to Know published by Motorbooks in 2008, wrote the weekly newspaper column Classic Car Doctor for New York’s Newsday, and appeared on and/or had been quoted on Jay Leno’s Garage, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Associated Press, Fox Business News Channel, Discovery Channel, Money Magazine and Kiplinger’s Report, as well as syndicated radio talk shows. He was a qualified USPAP Appraiser and served on NADA’s Antique, Classic and Collectible Car Advisory Board. He was also the co-founder of Chrome Strategies Management, LLC., a Connecticut based firm which focused on serving the needs and interests of classic car investors, collectors, and service providers.
In 2008, he founded SteveLinden.com which quickly earned a reputation for honesty, integrity, and timely service.
We are deeply saddened by Steve’s passing in April of 2023. His passion, knowledge, and commitment to the field continues to be the foundation of our guiding vision.
