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Alex D
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USA, NC, Cary
Posts: 316
Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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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.
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Alex D
1967 250 SL
Original 140K mi
181 Light Beige, with 112 Turquoise Interior
JamesL
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Platinum
United Kingdom, London, London
Posts: 3651
Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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March 08, 2022, 17:28:08 »
Is there a mini-Tom lined up to succeed him?
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James L
Oct69 RHD 280 in DB906 with cognac leather
wwheeler
Vendor
Platinum
USA, TX, Dallas
Posts: 2935
Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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Reply #2 on:
March 08, 2022, 18:30:46 »
Colby Caulkin is who Tom is saying.
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Wallace
Texas
'68 280SE W111 coupe
'60 220SE W128 coupe
'70 Plymouth Roadrunner 440+6
dirkbalter
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USA, CA, Corona
Posts: 1510
Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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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.
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Dirk
66 230 SL
70 280 SEL
53 CHEVY 3100
18 C300 COUPE
05 HD FLSTNI
Rolf-Dieter ✝︎
Associate Member
Platinum
Canada, ON, London
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Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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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
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DD 2011 SL 63 AMG and my 69 Pagoda 280 SL
TJMart
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Silver
USA, NC, Matthews
Posts: 400
Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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March 08, 2022, 20:53:12 »
I started dealing with Jon Siggson and have been happy with him. Tom will be hard to replace.
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Tony
1970 280SL, 4 Speed
Jordan
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Canada, ON, Jordan
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Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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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.
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Marcus
66 230SL Euro 4 speed
Benz280
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USA, NJ, Jersey City
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Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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March 09, 2022, 14:20:16 »
Just ordered some items from Colby, very nice and informative.
Wouldn't go anywhere else.
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1971 280SL 4 Speed
1995 E320 Cab
1965 Shelby GT350
mdsalemi
Pagoda SL Board
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USA, NC, Davidson
Posts: 7229
Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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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.
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Michael Salemi
Davidson, North Carolina (Charlotte Area) USA
1969 280SL (USA-Spec)
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid "Area 51"
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid
2024 Ford Mustang Mach Ex PEV
waltklatt
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Platinum
USA, MD, Wheaton
Posts: 1160
Re: Tom Hanson - Classic Center
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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
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