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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: ctm14 on September 20, 2010, 05:57:14

Title: Boston area Inspection
Post by: ctm14 on September 20, 2010, 05:57:14

Hello,

  I am in need of a knowledgeable mechanic to perform a pre-purchase inspection.  The car is located 45 minutes west of Boston.  I searched the forum but did not find anything current.  Thanks for any recommendations.

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: LakisAkylas on September 20, 2010, 15:09:05

Try Joe Christiano. He was the chief mechanic at Hatch & Sons and knows these cars extremely well. His cel phone number is 781-603-8030.

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: ctm14 on September 20, 2010, 16:36:04

Thanks LakisAkylas,

  The car is from Hatch so I think it would be better to have someone without ties. 

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: mtoomey on September 20, 2010, 17:12:13

Have you tried European Auto Solutions in Waltham?

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: john.mancini on September 20, 2010, 19:32:17

Jim Cosgrove, who is in Harvard, MA, also worked for Hatch ten years ago. He is excellent and knows these cars very well. Even though he worked for Hatch I would have him check out the car. His # is 978) 456-7740. His company is Oldtimers Restoration. Check it out.
John

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: ctm14 on September 20, 2010, 21:48:27

Thanks All,

   I guess everyone knowledgeable in the MA area has some former affiliation with Hatch :).

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: bogeyman on September 20, 2010, 22:48:23

I have dealt successfully with Hatch and Jim Cosgrove in the past and I think Jim could give you an objective independent opinion.
If you want another source go to www.paulrussell.com.  They have a world class restoration facility and I am sure could give you whatever diagnosis/opinion you would need.  They are in Essex, MA.

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: ctm14 on September 20, 2010, 23:56:57

Thank You everyone,

  If this checks out I may finally have a pagoda and will officially join the group and start adding some value.

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: dseretakis on September 21, 2010, 01:41:41

If Hatch is selling the car then you don't need an inspection! They don't sell dubious cars.

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: Bob Killam on September 21, 2010, 13:32:57

Hi,
     You could talk to John Provost from Westfield Ma,Call Me at 4135683571 if interested,John worked at the MB dealer for many years and is very good at what he does
                                 Bob K

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: KevinC on September 26, 2010, 18:15:11

Quote from: mtoomey on September 20, 2010, 17:12:13

Have you tried European Auto Solutions in Waltham?

Ed Owen would be your contact here. You can reach him at ed@virtualeas.com. The car appears to be 100% by the photos. So you know, Hatch is not known to market anything but very correct, clean cars.   

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: ctm14 on September 26, 2010, 23:25:37

Thanks Kevin and everyone else for your recommendations.  I have a deposit on the car pending an inspection this week by Jim Cosgrove.  Hope everything checks out, it sure is a nice looking car.

Title: Re: Boston area Inspection
Post by: glenn on September 27, 2010, 18:36:25

Hi, I'm in Boston at 617 947 6399.