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Title: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Shelbybo1 on February 07, 2020, 02:45:37 PM
Guys,
I will soon be needing to transport my '66 Hertz Car from California to Florida.
Any recommendations for a reputable transport company?

Thanks,

r/, jimbo
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: CSX 4133 on February 07, 2020, 03:35:49 PM

Intercity, Plycar and Horseless Carriage would be your best, most reasonable options.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: SBCARGUY on February 07, 2020, 03:40:12 PM
Reliable is the only company I use... And I have used them all  8)
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Rickmustang on February 07, 2020, 03:45:06 PM
Reliable multiple times
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Shelbybo1 on February 07, 2020, 03:53:26 PM
Thanks all for your recommendations. 
I have heard of "Reliable" and others, just wasn't sure about their reputations.
Thanks again,

jimbo
'66 GT350 Hertz Black and Gold
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Shelbybo1 on February 07, 2020, 03:59:05 PM
OBTW:
Actually I'm not a "Newbe" I have been a SAAC member since 2002.
Just Say'n.

Have a great day
and Thanks again!!
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: SFM5S000 on February 07, 2020, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: Shelbybo1 on February 07, 2020, 02:45:37 PM
Guys,
I will soon be needing to transport my '66 Hertz Car from California to Florida.
Any recommendations for a reputable transport company?

Thanks,

r/, jimbo

Jimbo,
I use Intercity. My comfort zone with those folks is sky high. My car went from the SF Bay Area (CA) to my other home in NY twice. And twice I used Intercity. The ride was about $2500 each way.
Their drivers are super careful. The last time it went with a few cars from Monterey (Rolex Reunion) 1 Ferrari and 2 Lamborghini's. I'd use them again.
1st photo, Loading in CA
2nd &3rd, arriving in NY
Of course I was present at the time.
Cheers,
~Earl J


Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Bill on February 07, 2020, 07:21:27 PM
Quote from: Shelbybo1 on February 07, 2020, 02:45:37 PM
Guys,
I will soon be needing to transport my '66 Hertz Car from California to Florida.
Any recommendations for a reputable transport company?

Thanks,

r/, jimbo

Reliable Auto Transport (Orange Trucks), hands down.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: acman63 on February 07, 2020, 08:46:11 PM
have always used Reliable - no issues
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Side-Oilers on February 07, 2020, 09:27:45 PM
I've used mostly Reliable, but also InterCity, Horseless Carriage and a few others I can't remember.

I've had good experiences with all of them. I'm guess I'm probably lucky, with all the cars I've shipped/received over the decades. Never had any damage, or had to file a claim.

A company I most recently used (after all the big companies were booked up with the BJ auction) is Image Auto Group (702/278-9304). Mark Phillips is the owner. They are a small organization, but have nice 18-wheeler rigs (at least the one that delivered my car was) and are based in Las Vegas.  I asked specifically, and they do NOT ever broker out loads to other carriers.  They also put my car in the nose of the trailer, and it stayed there all they way until it got to my house....about 1800 miles. I realize that's not always possible, but I requested it, and they fulfilled my need.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: stangman39 on February 12, 2020, 08:00:48 AM
I've worked with Chris at www.discountautotransport.com for close to 10 years.
He's helped move over 100 vehicles for me, family and friends.
We've done both open haulers and enclosed...long hauls and short.
Yes he is a broker but he's also a long time Mustang fan and owner.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: 67 GT350 on February 12, 2020, 08:29:48 AM
I repeat, Reliable
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: gt350shelb on February 12, 2020, 09:14:38 AM
https://www.facebook.com/Charter-Auto-Transport-356028135173088/

you talk to the people who are handling  your car  / no brokers


Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: stangman39 on February 12, 2020, 09:19:00 AM
Quote from: gt350shelb on February 12, 2020, 09:14:38 AM
https://www.facebook.com/Charter-Auto-Transport-356028135173088/
you talk to the people who are handling  your car  / no brokers

I've always talked to the driver directly.
Most think all brokers are bad....hasn't been my case and I've moved everything from rotted rollers to Shelbys.
Many on here have deep pockets so if they want to spend $2500 to move their Shelby cross country, fine.
As this thread has shown many have used different means for transporting with success.  We're all just sharing our good experiences and opinions.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on February 12, 2020, 11:30:47 AM
Quote from: Shelbybo1 on February 07, 2020, 03:53:26 PM
Thanks all for your recommendations. 
I have heard of "Reliable" and others, just wasn't sure about their reputations.
Thanks again,

jimbo
'66 GT350 Hertz Black and Gold

Jimbo, lets drive it, would make an awesome road trip  8)
or if that's not in the cards, Reliable does a great job
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: KR Convertible on February 12, 2020, 11:57:52 AM
I have had problems with Reliable both times I have used them.  I won't go into the details since I was threatened with a slander suit already.  PM if you want details.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Tig65gs on March 03, 2020, 09:41:07 PM
Intercity is first class. I've used them several times and the communication is unmatched. They aren't the cheapest but their service is the best in my book.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: kingchief on March 03, 2020, 10:18:44 PM
I used Passport Transport from Texas to Florida.  Very pleased and the price was good.  No problems.

Cheers,

Steve
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: 1690 on March 04, 2020, 06:29:11 AM
I have only used Intercity....top notch...no complaints.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Al G on March 04, 2020, 09:15:50 AM
I used Intercity just last week. Like others have said they aren't the cheapest but service and communication are great.
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: oldcanuck on April 07, 2020, 09:34:02 AM
+1 for Plycar......
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Bigfoot on April 07, 2020, 10:36:11 AM
Intercity
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: 1690 on April 07, 2020, 10:58:17 AM
Quote from: Al G on March 04, 2020, 09:15:50 AM
I used Intercity just last week. Like others have said they aren't the cheapest but service and communication are great.

Maybe Intercity raised their rates recently, but they were either the same or slightly cheaper than the other services.  They were also the only company that would transport a HiPo block that was strapped on a dolly....no one else would take extra parts for me. 
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: Shelbybo1 on April 07, 2020, 08:47:57 PM
Thanks for all the replys and feedback to my inquiries regarding recommendations for Classic Car Transporters.

Thanks again,
r/, jimbo 
Title: Re: Classic Car Transporter (State To State)
Post by: 68krrrr on April 07, 2020, 10:22:12 PM
I tried using Intercity from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles but they said there was a 3 week pick up window ,which just wasn't gonna work .Once you paid big $$ for a car you want it picked up right away ,i ended up using Autobahn they picked it up the next day same price as Intercity,but they did have some issues getting it dropped off in time that i wasn't happy about .