KIC Posted November 8, 2016 #1 Posted November 8, 2016 Anybody know a legitimate and trustworthy car transport company ? I want to ship a vehicle to my son in West Virginia and reading the web sites and reviews online it seems nobody has a "good" reputation. Hard to tell if the reviews are legit. Seems a lot of these carriers will hold the car for additional money upon arrival. SSSooooo. anybody got a good recommendation ?
ragtop69gs Posted November 8, 2016 #2 Posted November 8, 2016 I recommend you.send me 2 plane tickets and a visa prepaid card and I'll deliver the car there. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
vzuden Posted November 8, 2016 #4 Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) http://www.funtransport.com/ I have not used them but have heard good things about them. EDIT - Sorry, I just checked the website and they move motorcycles not cars Edited November 8, 2016 by vzuden
bongobobny Posted November 8, 2016 #5 Posted November 8, 2016 Ummmm, what kind of car are we talking about?? Maybe Ragtop, Yammer, and I can do a road trip if the car is interesting enough...
cowpuc Posted November 8, 2016 #6 Posted November 8, 2016 Ummmm, what kind of car are we talking about?? Maybe Ragtop, Yammer, and I can do a road trip if the car is interesting enough... ,, you gonna use the services of this bunch ya better send some upper management supervision.. Let me check something real quick,, yep,, calendars open,,, good to go... SHOTGUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have references, will travel!!! KIC - seems like I read in our "Auto-Trader" of someone doing this independently.. Thinking the guy was based in Indiana or Illinois.. No idea good or bad, be glad to do a little digging and see if I can get a phone number if you would like.. If it were me, regardless of who it was I would ask for references from people who had actually had a car hauled by em too!! IMHO you are on the right track by posting this!! Good luck!! Puc
KIC Posted November 9, 2016 Author #7 Posted November 9, 2016 Ummmm, what kind of car are we talking about?? Maybe Ragtop, Yammer, and I can do a road trip if the car is interesting enough... I don't think you would be interested since it is such an old car, red 66 Corvette convertible. 427, 4-speed , you know typical old car...
snyper316 Posted November 9, 2016 #8 Posted November 9, 2016 Hey ill do it got tow rope and redneck gear. Sent from my LG-K371 using Tapatalk
Gary N. Posted November 9, 2016 #9 Posted November 9, 2016 I've seen these companies at the AACA event in Hershey for years. They haul some high end stuff. http://www.horselesscarriage.com/ http://www.reliablecarriers.com/
bongobobny Posted November 9, 2016 #10 Posted November 9, 2016 I don't think you would be interested since it is such an old car, red 66 Corvette convertible. 427, 4-speed , you know typical old car... Oh, aaaah... Hey guys, we're gonna have to drive out and take turns...
Yammer Dan Posted November 9, 2016 #11 Posted November 9, 2016 I don't think you would be interested since it is such an old car, red 66 Corvette convertible. 427, 4-speed , you know typical old car... Hummm
Skid Posted November 9, 2016 #12 Posted November 9, 2016 For a cost of a plane ticket to AZ I could be tempted on driving it back. On second thought I'll buy my own ticket. LOL
bongobobny Posted November 9, 2016 #13 Posted November 9, 2016 Yeah, wait a minute, how much is he charging us to deliver it???
DarrinGT Posted November 9, 2016 #14 Posted November 9, 2016 If you still need a carrier, I own a car lot in Grand Rapids, and buy a lot of cars in Florida and have had a number of them shipped. I use Scott from Bull Transport. He has a number of trucks on the road and has always done a great job for me. His number is 616-581-9195. Tell him Darrin Tosh from D&L Auto Sales sent ya. He is a great guy to work with.
KIC Posted November 10, 2016 Author #15 Posted November 10, 2016 If you still need a carrier, I own a car lot in Grand Rapids, and buy a lot of cars in Florida and have had a number of them shipped. I use Scott from Bull Transport. He has a number of trucks on the road and has always done a great job for me. His number is 616-581-9195. Tell him Darrin Tosh from D&L Auto Sales sent ya. He is a great guy to work with. Thanks I'll call him. .. in the mean time ..
cimmer Posted November 10, 2016 #16 Posted November 10, 2016 I don't think you would be interested since it is such an old car, red 66 Corvette convertible. 427, 4-speed , you know typical old car... How soon do you need it out to him? I do have a little experience with this type of car if it has a 6-pack on it also. I would think a car this valuable I would want to use an enclosed trailer and an experience and insured hauler. I have heard some good things about Passport, https://www.passporttransport.com/ Or check out this site for recommendation for some different carriers. https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2012/11/29/transporting-your-classic Good luck and if you really need it driven out there. Just PM me but no guarantee on how much tread will be left on the rear tires when I get there.. Rick F.
snyper316 Posted November 10, 2016 #17 Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks I'll call him. .. in the mean time .. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=107788 Dude ill do it for gas and a bowl of chili, well more gas! Lmao Sent from my LG-K371 using Tapatalk
Yammer Dan Posted November 10, 2016 #18 Posted November 10, 2016 Used to drive a buddy's 67. He was such a tightwad he would borrow my VW to go to the next state over to visit his mother and leave me the Vet. Could have been because I kept it tuned right too.
Dragonslayer Posted November 10, 2016 #19 Posted November 10, 2016 I recommend you.send me 2 plane tickets and a visa prepaid card and I'll deliver the car there. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalkmy thoughts exactly. I even have a spotless driving record.
baylensman Posted November 10, 2016 #20 Posted November 10, 2016 For over 30 years I made my living in the classic autobile trade, selling mustang parts and restorations. Dealing in other mucsle cars as a middle man for a profit. Just before I left the business started dabbling in antique cars (packards mostly). I shipped a lot cars around the country to and from my shop and well as sending cars to specialty shop for custom work and bringing them back for assembly. I can personally recommend horsless carriage. Used them mulitple times. They're insured, every delivery as been within the time window quoted, and neaver a mark on a car that wasn't there when i bought it. I've used a few others that were cheaper. Had cars arrive filthy, 20 to 30 miles extra on the odometer ( just rolling offand trailer right?) one came 14 days late, others missing chrome, spare tires ect. You get what you pay for!
KIC Posted November 11, 2016 Author #21 Posted November 11, 2016 Okay..Okay... time to come clean... You guys are soooooo predictable, and gullible, that I really couldn't help myself. The Corvette was just a picture I found online. I am really trying to ship my 2002 Trailblazer to my son. I don't need a enclosed trailer, they want over $2,000 for that. I am still looking for a reputable hauler though... Seems like a lot of nightmares about drivers holding cars for additional fees (ransom)at time of delivery..
snyper316 Posted November 12, 2016 #22 Posted November 12, 2016 We probably knew it but does still make me wish I knew someone that could help, maybe someone here has trailer for you or even a motorcycle trailer. Sent from my LG-K371 using Tapatalk
snyper316 Posted November 12, 2016 #23 Posted November 12, 2016 Don't know if you have ever seen shipping wars but I will say 2000 seems cheap I hate to say so maybe if you didn't mind someone driving it possibly pulling a motorcycle behind it. You might save some there. Sent from my LG-K371 using Tapatalk
videoarizona Posted November 12, 2016 #24 Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Okay..Okay... time to come clean... You guys are soooooo predictable, and gullible, that I really couldn't help myself. The Corvette was just a picture I found online. I am really trying to ship my 2002 Trailblazer to my son. I don't need a enclosed trailer, they want over $2,000 for that. I am still looking for a reputable hauler though... Seems like a lot of nightmares about drivers holding cars for additional fees (ransom)at time of delivery.. Bill, When i bought the 89, i did the research and found same complaints about bike hauling. Some new ones too. Like "oh I can lift the bike up and put it right behind the cab." Uh..yea, right. 800 pounder riding back there...for sure! I finally bit the bullet and went with HaulBikes. They were most expensive. But the bike came on time, in perfect shape and the driver was admiring it as he unloaded it. He rides an HD trike that was on truck as well. $600. Worth every penny! Just saying cause unless you can find someone you know to drive it, it's going to cost. BTW, it will probably cost about $1200 for someone to drive it and then fly back. I would volunteer to help drive it over but my schedule is pretty tied up... Depending upon when you want the truck there.... Pic is what i got for my money: Edited November 12, 2016 by videoarizona Add
bongobobny Posted November 13, 2016 #25 Posted November 13, 2016 Hey, ya know, a plane ticket home would be cheaper...
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