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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 10:58 PM
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Looks like the Martorell is anchored at the entrance to the Panama Canal. If you wanna try to catch a glimpse of it as it enters the canal, here's the link to the live camera feed at the locks on both ends.

http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html
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Old Aug 5, 2019 | 11:15 AM
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Martorell has crossed over to the Pacific! Rounding the corner and on to LGB baby! Just over a week until it hits port...


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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 11:20 AM
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4 days away!


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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 11:53 AM
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mrguitar
4 days away!

Very cool!!!
I'm still waiting for mine to show up from Georgia...European Delivery folks say the car stays at the VPC from 10 to 20 business days...
Mine has now been released to the transportation company. My salesman is trying to find out which one, and get a solid ETA.

My advice to you is, once your car clears customs, start calling European Delivery to get your car moving!!!
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 03:53 PM
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I think Superswiss is the only other one i know left on Euro Delivery on the Martorell...hopefully, mine doesn't need another 10-20 business days after arrival.
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mrguitar
I think Superswiss is the only other one i know left on Euro Delivery on the Martorell...hopefully, mine doesn't need another 10-20 business days after arrival.
That's correct, I think I'm the only one left with an ED on the Martorell. Chances are your car takes less time at the VPC. ED cars supposedly get thoroughly checked out for any damage incurred while driving in Europe, and they have to be reprogrammed. The ECU and navigation system have to be programmed for the USA. I already know that mine will have to go to the detailer or body shop as I slightly scratched my rear bumper and nicked the right front wheel. The scratch should polish out, but I'm curious what they gonna do about the wheel. Hopefully your car didn't get damaged on the way over here, otherwise it'll have to spend more time at the VPC.
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mrguitar
I think Superswiss is the only other one i know left on Euro Delivery on the Martorell...hopefully, mine doesn't need another 10-20 business days after arrival.
My bad, now I remember...

Yours should just go automatically to the front of the line due to all your delays!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 06:04 PM
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OK boys and girls...my wait is over!
My car is at the dealer getting detailed!!!
I actually saw the car, so I know its for real...I'm on my way back to the dealer to pick it up!!!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve--O
OK boys and girls...my wait is over!
My car is at the dealer getting detailed!!!
I actually saw the car, so I know its for real...I'm on my way back to the dealer to pick it up!!!!!
congrats! show us the money shots!
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve--O
OK boys and girls...my wait is over!
My car is at the dealer getting detailed!!!
I actually saw the car, so I know its for real...I'm on my way back to the dealer to pick it up!!!!!
Excellent! Do you folks know if MB dealerships do a decent job with prep and detailing?
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mrguitar
congrats! show us the money shots!
Here's one for now...
Yep, one drawback is the front plate is mandatory for European Delivery...but the experience was definitely worth it!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by superswiss
That's correct, I think I'm the only one left with an ED on the Martorell. Chances are your car takes less time at the VPC. ED cars supposedly get thoroughly checked out for any damage incurred while driving in Europe, and they have to be reprogrammed. The ECU and navigation system have to be programmed for the USA. I already know that mine will have to go to the detailer or body shop as I slightly scratched my rear bumper and nicked the right front wheel. The scratch should polish out, but I'm curious what they gonna do about the wheel. Hopefully your car didn't get damaged on the way over here, otherwise it'll have to spend more time at the VPC.
As soon as your car clears customs, start calling the European Delivery people. I think if I hadn't, I'd still be waiting for my car!!!

And it looks like the Martorell is about to enter US waters!!!

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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 10:53 PM
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Picked up mine yesterday. Quick cell phone pic.

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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve--O
As soon as your car clears customs, start calling the European Delivery people. I think if I hadn't, I'd still be waiting for my car!!!

And it looks like the Martorell is about to enter US waters!!!


That's the plan. I was gonna follow up with them as soon as I get the notification about my car having cleared customs. The Martorell should be docked tomorrow morning.
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Radon
Picked up mine yesterday. Quick cell phone pic.

congrats @Radon ! long wait, over! she looks awesome
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 11:36 AM
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Martorell, DOCKED IN LONG BEACH ...and yet still far away from actual land? Maybe they can't find space at the port yet...?

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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mrguitar
Martorell, DOCKED IN LONG BEACH ...and yet still far away from actual land? Maybe they can't find space at the port yet...?
As I said before :


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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 03:23 PM
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LOL. Poor dude
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mrguitar
Martorell, DOCKED IN LONG BEACH ...and yet still far away from actual land? Maybe they can't find space at the port yet...?
Yeah, I'm guessing they are waiting on a tug and probably for the dock to become available.
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by superswiss
Yeah, I'm guessing they are waiting on a tug and probably for the dock to become available.
Yeah but 6 hours?? I'm thinking the ship was late (it was supposed to arrive at 5am Pacific, but got there at 6:30am) and lost it's spot and got put on the back burner...LA seems to be so slow about everything and everything gets delayed...
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Yeah but 6 hours?? I'm thinking the ship was late (it was supposed to arrive at 5am Pacific, but got there at 6:30am) and lost it's spot and got put on the back burner...LA seems to be so slow about everything and everything gets delayed...
Based on the original schedule I got from the logistics company they were scheduled to arrive August 7, so they are almost a week late. I'm guessing there are other vessels occupying the auto terminals at the moment. It sat anchored for over 24 hours at the Panama Canal before docking at the port of Balboa as well.
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 03:46 PM
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Based on the original schedule I got from the logistics company they were scheduled to arrive August 7, so they are almost a week late. I'm guessing there are other vessels occupying the auto terminals at the moment. It sat anchored for over 24 hours at the Panama Canal before docking at the port of Balboa as well.
oh i didn't notice that at the panama canal. thought it just took forever to get through that area...makes sense then
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oh i didn't notice that at the panama canal. thought it just took forever to get through that area...makes sense then
It actually anchored twice there. First to wait its turn to get through the locks and then again on the other end waiting to dock in Balboa.
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It's also possible they are waiting on a pilot
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