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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Alex D on March 08, 2022, 16:46:52

Title: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: Alex D on March 08, 2022, 16:46:52

Tom Hanson from the Classic Center in Irvine, CA who is well known and been a big help to many of us just announced that he is officially retiring March 31st.   

So after March 31st, no more posts to call Tom Hanson at the Classic Center.

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: JamesL on March 08, 2022, 17:28:08

Is there a mini-Tom lined up to succeed him?

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: wwheeler on March 08, 2022, 18:30:46

Colby Caulkin is who Tom is saying.

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: dirkbalter on March 08, 2022, 18:30:58

Having bought from and worked with some of the other guys at the Classic Center, I can confirm that there are more people that will advise and sell you their top $ parts.   ;D

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on March 08, 2022, 20:39:18

I purchased a bunch of parts from Tom when I visited the Classic Centre on my way to PagodaFest. I think I speak for many here when I wisch him a

Happy and Healthy Retirement.

Dieter

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: TJMart on March 08, 2022, 20:53:12

I started dealing with Jon Siggson and have been happy with him. Tom will be hard to replace.

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: Jordan on March 08, 2022, 22:17:28

Tom is a great asset to the Classic Center and will surely be missed.  Always a great help and a fountain of information.  I hope he has a great retirement planned.

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: Benz280 on March 09, 2022, 14:20:16

Just ordered some items from Colby, very nice and informative.
Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: mdsalemi on March 09, 2022, 17:23:34

Yes, Tom will be missed.

You guys are a bunch of "young timers"!  ;)

I was dealing with Tom Hanson when he was at Caliber Motors, before there was a Classic Center in the USA. Then Caliber became "Mercedes-Benz of Anaheim Hills". Then the Classic Center came about and Tom was lured over there...

When I was traveling to California regularly many years ago, I'd have a lunch with him...his knowledge is amazing.

Title: Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
Post by: waltklatt on April 04, 2022, 17:38:26

Happy Retirement Tom!
I have also known Tom, when he was at Caliber too. 
Has always helped me with anything Mercedes related. 
Also tried to help me with my 1967 200D Universal IMA wagon.
Wish you all the best in a long and peaceful retirement!
Hope you keep in touch with the various Mercedes clubs.
Viele Gruesse!
Walter