02400cam a22003613u 4500 60545 UtSlPG 20260610134409.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fang, Irving E., 1929-2016 The Used People Lot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1958 Release date is 2019-10-21 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Used People Lot" by Irving E. Fang is a science fiction short story published in the late 1950s. The narrative takes place in a futuristic society where cars are highly valued, and people are classified as either "used" or "new" based on their vehicle contracts. The story humorously explores themes of societal status and personal relationships through the protagonist's misadventures after a car accident leaves him in a precarious position both financially and romantically. The plot revolves around Arnold, who finds himself in a bind after his prized vehicle, a Thunderflash, breaks down, resulting in mounting repair bills and a frustrated girlfriend named Jenny. Desperate to acquire a new car from the exclusive "used people lot" run by Grinning Gregory, Arnold concocts a scheme to transfer his lengthy car contract to his friend Harry. However, in a twist of fate, Arnold's plans fall apart when Harry, having taken advantage of his friend's situation, seizes Jenny and drives off in a beautiful new car before Arnold can even make his case. The story cleverly critiques materialism and the often humorous, intertwined fates of people and their possessions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Automobiles -- Fiction Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, August 1958 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60545 101371 101371