shipping a vehicle
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krash kendall
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It is quite common, and usually the cheapest route, to ship vehicles by train up here. I don't know if that is convenient or practical for you though, but you may want to check it out.
coolblue65
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I am actually planning a move right now in which I will be shipping 2 vehicles (mustang & vette) I don't have much info right now as I just started looking, but I do know that if it doesn't run, it will be a bit more of an issue because 'Do they run?" is the first thing they asked me.
I will update you if and when I learn more.
I will update you if and when I learn more.
I shopped all over the net for a shipping Carrier. I ended up shipping a car I bought from Dana Point California to Austin Texas several years ago for $600. I am sure it will be higher now due to fuel costs. I shipped it un-covered (It came in dirty) but everything went fine. Do a couple of searches then start calling. Get several quotes...
Shippers always ask if a car is running because if not they have to bring a winch to pull it onto the carrier. They like to charge you for that too.
Shippers always ask if a car is running because if not they have to bring a winch to pull it onto the carrier. They like to charge you for that too.
JDS68Stang
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Fed Ex ships cars from what I've found out recently on a vette forum.
Not sure though if they would take it w/ no drive train but they said the price was fair.
I doubt shipping that distance is gonna be cheap, are you sure you can't find a similar deal closer?
If I can locate that post on the vette forum it had another carrier listed and I'll repost it here.
This is a business I'm giving some thought to of getting into next year if I can get my house finished up by then.
Not sure though if they would take it w/ no drive train but they said the price was fair.
I doubt shipping that distance is gonna be cheap, are you sure you can't find a similar deal closer?
If I can locate that post on the vette forum it had another carrier listed and I'll repost it here.
This is a business I'm giving some thought to of getting into next year if I can get my house finished up by then.
Platonic Solid
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Get several quotes as cost will vary by the transport companies standard routes, thus you'll want to find a company whose regular route includes Austin TX and Easton PA. To reinforce the statement above - most transporters only pick up cars that run. Try to deal directly with the transport company in question, as opposed to a broker.
FWIW, I paid $1,200 to transport a running car from CA to CT (enclosed trailer), and that was 5 Years ago.
FWIW, I paid $1,200 to transport a running car from CA to CT (enclosed trailer), and that was 5 Years ago.
Do what "Platonic" said. I did this 5 years ago as well. Shipped my 66 coupe from CA to NJ, non-running and in an enclosed trailer $1,000.
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