Auto Transporters
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Racer
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From: Brentwood TN
Auto Transporters
I'am in the process of negotiating an out of state purchase and exploring all options on the best way to bring the car home. I know, fly in and drive it home. But time may be an issue, so I was wondering if anyone would recommend any transport companies. This will be my first C5, I'd like to get it home safely. Thanks for any information.
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Strange as it may seem, FedEx is now in the Auto Transport business - I believe they bought Passport, which was one of the larger, well-known companies. Just was talking to a friend yesterday who had a '35 Ford rod delivered by FedEx, and he was happy about his experience.
Other reputable companies: Thomas Sunday, Horseless Carriage, Intercity Lines. All of these are "enclosed" trailers, with door-to-door service.
Avoid companies that use "depot to depot" shipping, like DAS.
Other reputable companies: Thomas Sunday, Horseless Carriage, Intercity Lines. All of these are "enclosed" trailers, with door-to-door service.
Avoid companies that use "depot to depot" shipping, like DAS.
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From: Home of the VOLS ! Knoxville, TN. Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '15, '16-'17-'18-'19
depends what you want to spend. closed or open transport etc...
I used a broker , Able Auto Transport , for 2 vehicles in the past year , one of them a vette .No problems at all , and the price is very reasonable considering some of the other bids I got
I used a broker , Able Auto Transport , for 2 vehicles in the past year , one of them a vette .No problems at all , and the price is very reasonable considering some of the other bids I got
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St. Jude Donor '08
Last time I had a car shipped, I used this company - a trucking broker set it up for me. The cost was about $1 per mile. Did a good job - I believe they specialize in collector cars.
http://www.enclosedvehicletransport.com/index.htm
Good luck.
Dave
http://www.enclosedvehicletransport.com/index.htm
Good luck.
Dave
Racer
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From: VB Va
Intercity lines delivered mine from CA to VA in an enclosed trailer, never moved from position, had updates to delivery times. They wrapped it like a baby, very impressed. I think the driver and his wife had vettes too.....door to door. I dont think anyone wants there car dropped off at depots every couple days, worth the money in my opinion....
Burning Brakes
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From: Loves Park Illinois
Intercity - highly recommmended
I used Reliable Carriers - Did a great job for an enclosed trip.
Horseless Carriage Carriers- I have heard is also very good.
All do covered transportation.
DONT USE A BROKER!
I used Reliable Carriers - Did a great job for an enclosed trip.
Horseless Carriage Carriers- I have heard is also very good.
All do covered transportation.
DONT USE A BROKER!
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From: Erie Pennsylvania
When I bought my vette I had it transported from Florida. I foolishly used a Broker. Nothing bad happened, but they took forever to get a transporter to pick up my car from the seller. It turns out that the transporter was a local guy, that I could have found on my own if I had looked in the phone book. My point is don't overlook the old tried and true methods....... just my .02 Good luck!
Drifting
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From: FL
Thanks for posting this. I just bought a car in Florida today, and need it delivered to Pennsylvania. I was sweating it out not knowing what to expect. My only thought was to go to Jackson-Barrett site for referrals.
Burning Brakes
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From: Loves Park Illinois
If you watch Barrett Jackson....Intercity is alwasy there and is probably the preferred carrier. However I was told they only go from East/West..West/East. I asked for a transport from SC to IL and they said they don't go north/south. I used Reliable Carriers who supposedly was the enclosed carrier Chrysler used to deliver the prowlers to the dealerships. They did an excellent job.
Chris
Chris