Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Tom on November 09, 2004, 21:01:03

Title: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: Tom on November 09, 2004, 21:01:03
I need to ship a Pagoda between Washington, DC and Maine.  The car does not warrant enclosed shipping.  Any one recommend a shipper?  Thanks in advance.

Best,

Tom

1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Deep Red (Project Car)
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: A Dalton on November 09, 2004, 21:46:27
T
 Let me know what you find ... I have one going to Fl... maybe the guy you get can work us a deal as he will have one to go back, [ he won't be empty]....Mine is on his way back in NH
Tnx
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: JamesL on November 10, 2004, 01:20:31
For expenses, you could fly me over from London and I'd drive them :D
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: A Dalton on November 10, 2004, 11:29:09
quote:
Originally posted by Tosh

For expenses, you could fly me over from London and I'd drive them :D

T,
 Thanks for the offer, but that is just to far to go driving on the wrong side of the road ......
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: homegab on November 10, 2004, 11:51:21
TOM, I, JUST HAD MY BLK/RED 1961 190SL SHIPED FROM SEATTLE TO LONG ISLAND NEW YORK IN A OPEN TRUCK FOR $1080.00 NICE GUYS TO WORK WITH AND VERY HONEST HOPE IT HELPS.
B/REGDS, HOME
CALL BONNIE TEL#1-800-335-2482 AND IN CALIFORNIA CALL 818-707-3609 IF YOU WANT I, HAVE THE DRIVER CELL# TOO BUT I, DONOT KNOW IF SAME GUY WILL PICK-UP YOUR CAR! LET ME KNOW HOW YOU MADE OUT

Homayoun Gabbay
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: JamesL on November 10, 2004, 15:21:03
I'm sure that once I've worked out right on red, stop means stop, yield, median and the like it can't be that difficult.

I mean, you lot all seem to manage ;)  (just) 8)
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: Mike Hughes on November 10, 2004, 17:03:02
Try Steve Geyer up in Gaithersburg.  We've been using him for years and he is pretty reasonable.  He ships cars for many of our clients to Florida and elsewhere.  301 540-1600.

- Mike Hughes  -ô¿ô-
  1966 230SL Auto P/S
  Havanna Brown (408)
  Light Beige (181)
  Cream M-B Tex (121)

Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: hauser on November 10, 2004, 17:11:23
I have never used anyone other than Intercity Lines.  They have a snow bird special going on right now.  You may want to get a quote from them just to see how much you can save.

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: Tom on November 10, 2004, 19:01:50
Thanks to all for thoughts and references.  Tosh, your kind offer to come across the big pond is appreciated. Arthur, I will let you know if there is a deal to be had for your return trip south.

Best,

Tom

1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Deep Red (Project Car)
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: J. Huber on November 11, 2004, 12:55:03
Hey Tom,

Just curious. Are you taking the car up to Gernold in Maine?



James
63 230SL
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: Tom on November 11, 2004, 16:10:18
James,

Yes, it's going to Gernold.  Anyone have some free time and want to take a pleasant 12 hour drive?

1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Deep Red (Project Car)
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: Klaus on November 11, 2004, 18:01:13
Sure. I'd even take Tosh along :-) but how do we get back?

Klaus
1969 280 SL
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: rwmastel on November 11, 2004, 21:11:02
Obviously, you buy a Pagoda from Gernold!

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420
Title: Re: Recommendation for East Coast Car Shipper
Post by: Tom on November 15, 2004, 18:58:49
Thanks to all for recommendations.  I am sending the car via Fed Ex.  No kidding-they pick the car up tomorrow.  

You should see the size of the card board box they plan to wrap around that thing!

Best,

Tom


1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic (restored & enhanced)
1971 280sl Tobacco Brown (low mileage stock)
1970 280sl Deep Red (Project Car)