Jack aus Maine möchte mit seiner 66er C2 Europa bereisen - Tipps?

[stocki26]

strange ...

both cars I shipped to Europe in Containers were about 1350 - 1400 US-$

ok, there were some loading- and unloadingcosts also, but NEVER 6000, thats robbery

maybe it helps

[Jack Panzica]

I was taken to cleaners on shipment to Europe and they wanted even more to ship my car back.

I found a good agent in Oslo, Motorships.No and the price for RO RO is $1,350

My other "agent" wanted $3,200 for same boat trip and $6,500 for container.

You live and learn

Jack

[6TVette]

the problem with RoRo is the time the cars sit on the docks waiting for loading. The movers f.i. leave the sidewindows rolled down etc. Try to smooth that time a bit with kick back for the supervisor if you can manage to get hold of him. When ETA in Boston is foreseeable make sure you pick it up when it is rolled ashore.
good luck.

[Jack Panzica]

I thought I would do a little summary of my travels in Europe. No pictures on this post just a timeline of places visited.

Sept 3-6, Flew into Oslo stayed with Corvette owners

Sept 7-12 Train to Bergen , west coast of Norway 350 miles from Oslo
Met many members of Corvette Club of Norway

Sept 13-14 Picked up car in Oslo in am and drove to Trelleborg Sweden for ferry to Germany 300 miles

Sept 14-15 Stayed in Castle in East Germany, then on to Berlin one night with Mattias

Sept 15 On to Nuremberg Car show guest of honor

Sept 16 On to Stuttgart visit friends

Sept 17-18 Switzerland with Martin

Sept 19-20 Nice/ Monaco with Mario

Sept 21-23 Corvette Gang Beach Fun south east coast France

Sept 24-25 Stayed wit Alain, southwest France near Spain, owner of NASCAR team in Europe won Championship of Europe at Le Mans Oct 13

Sept 26-27 Off to Island de Orleon , English channel side of France

Sept 28 Off to small town near Le Mans, drove on track stayed with English couple that I though were French

Sept 29 Off to Brittany for Ralley with Corvette Club of France

Sept 30 Off to Paris to stay with VP of Corvette Club of France

October 1 Off to Normany to see Omaha beach and war memorial

October 3 Back in Paris for lunch and stayed with French couple

Oct. 4 Off to Belgium stayed with Raytex , blue big Block

Oct 5 Off to Belgium , stayed with Alexander/ Ingrid Hellicopter designer

Oct 6 Off to Knooke Hiest on Belgium coast Car ralley

Oct 7 Drove to Netherlands Rob / Erik and NCRS group car joint acting up

Oct 8 Stayed with Jack Janson and wife, looked at car on lift Dad restores Mack trucks

Oct 9 Back to Belgium to interview Alexander

Oct 10 Andre Boer Dutch Collection of Corvettes

More later have to unpack car for shipment home

[Jack Panzica]

Even in Finland, they know about the tradition of washing my car. "Yorcci"
kept it up even in almost freezing weather.

Thanks again to the Corvette Club of Finland for the great reception.

[Jack Panzica]

I thought this would be a good time to think warm. Since it will be a bit chilly when I get back to Maine

[Mikey]

Nothing more to say...

[chevyunger]

Hi Jack,
now we all know your favorite place in Europe.
Anywhere behind the ladys;-)

regards
Matthias

[Dragonheart64]

Hi Jack,

really beautiful tour and pics!

But...

Just like being home in Maine.

is not quite right Last week i visited maine, and is was wonderful!

Look:









However, i wish you a safe and unforgetable trip.

Best regards,

Robert

[Jack Panzica]

Well the trip is starting to wind down and I fly home tomorrow. I dropped the car off at the docks and hopefully it will be in NJ around the 21st of November.

This weekend is the Annual Oslo Car Show. American Cars are very desirable in Scandinavia and if you get an email or phone call from Europe about your car that may be for sale, take it seriously.
Thousands of American cars are being bought by Europeans and they want to drive them as well as collect them. Enjoy the pictures.