Shipping an '87 560SL

[NEAL560SL]

I had mine shipped from Illinois almost a year ago and used an outfit called Intercity Lines. These people are first class and only use enclosed trailers. The vehicles are loaded by means of the vehicle be raised totally level and driving in the trailer level, not up ramps. the vehicles are tied down by all four wheels instead of being torqued down by the underbody. Also each vehicle is covered with a car cover when transported. If I had to do it again I wouldn't even consider another carrier. check them out at www.intercitylines.com

[Richard1]

If it were me, playing top dollar for this car, I would go to IL and drive it back myself...make a trip of it. Great looking SL....I have the same one and while maint. is dear, it's a great car.

[Tom McMenamin]

You should get on an airplane and go pick it up. I have spent money and had things shipped. Never, never, never again!

If you got the kinda cash you paid for this car (belive me it looks nice and better be for that price) A few days outta your life is a cheap price to pay for peace of mind.

After all, find a nice young lady, stop a few times, have some nice meals and stay at some nice places and learn about your car and the young lady!! Or old lady depending on your taste!

[cbdo]

If you can possibly manage it, I'd agree with the last post. Not that it's impossible to ship a car satisfactorily, but it allows several things:
1-You get to eyeball and drive the vehicle before you actually plunk down the bucks.
2-You get to spend several days with the car at the outset, after which you should know just about everything that you want or need to do to it.
3-No matter how the trip goes, it's better than work!

And, let's face it: You know you want to--

[Lou K]

Originally Posted by NEAL560SL

I had mine shipped from Illinois almost a year ago and used an outfit called Intercity Lines. These people are first class and only use enclosed trailers. The vehicles are loaded by means of the vehicle be raised totally level and driving in the trailer level, not up ramps. the vehicles are tied down by all four wheels instead of being torqued down by the underbody. Also each vehicle is covered with a car cover when transported. If I had to do it again I wouldn't even consider another carrier. check them out at www.intercitylines.com

I'll second that. I have used them several times and they are top notch.

Lou K

[sutekh]

I'd like to thank everyone for all the good suggestions. While I'd love to go pick it up myself, my schedule just wont allow it I'm afraid. I'm also hesitant to put 1500 wintertime miles on it. Based on a number of recommendations here and good reviews elsewhere, I decided to go with Intercity Lines. Most expensive of the bunch, but sounds like it'll be worth every penny. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again,

[Richard1]

Contradulations on your 560sl...it's a fantastic car.