Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on July 17, 2006, 08:31:45

Title: shipping
Post by: n/a on July 17, 2006, 08:31:45

Just bought 230sl. Car is at silver star restorations. Any recomended shipping companies or ones to avoid. Speed more inportant then price. Thanks. (silver/red automatic 66)

Title: Re: shipping
Post by: Kenneth Gear on July 17, 2006, 08:36:29

I have used Intercity and Concours Transport.  Both were good experiences.

I think speed is a hit or miss issue depending upon their other pick-ups and deliveries.  If they have a relativelty full truck heading through your area, you are likely to get it done quickly but if not it may be a few weeks of waiting.  I think that's true of most shippers.

Ken G
1971 280 SL
Silver/red

Title: Re: shipping
Post by: cascadia on July 17, 2006, 09:16:55

I would avoid DAS, I've had problems with damage on 2 separate occasions.  Bigger is not always better.  In additon to the companies Ken mentioned, Thomas Sunday Auto Transport, www.sundayautotransport , are also good to deal with.

Title: Re: shipping
Post by: rwmastel on July 17, 2006, 11:19:13

Congratulations!  Silver Star Restorations has a fine reputation from what I have read.  I don't think I've ever read a message complaining about them.  Did they restore the car, or did they just sell it on consignment?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420