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11-07-2019, 10:00 AM

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joepilot

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Back when UAL had DC-8 freighters, we were allowed to ship one car by air if we had a paid move. Worked well.

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11-07-2019, 06:26 PM

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ROFF

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I used Freedom auto transport. Price was good for an enclosed trailer and the driver was dependable.

Most of the services are middle men who put out a job and get takers. Dependability and time can vary quite a bit.

02-12-2021, 01:56 PM

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labbats

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Why not deadhead and drive it yourself?

Take the back roads.

Big and beautiful country we live in.

02-14-2021, 04:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by labbats

Why not deadhead and drive it yourself?

Take the back roads.

Big and beautiful country we live in.

I tend to agree with you but if it's a classic or a toy, mileage and reliability can be factors in shipping over driving. I've got a 63 Chevy II with 4.10 gears. A trip to the next town over for ice cream is a blast. A trip across the country would be a nightmare.

02-15-2021, 03:29 AM

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I used ‘intercity lines’ this past November, for a car I bought on an auction website. Connecticut to Dallas for 1600, enclosed. Extremely impressed with them.

I was watching ‘Chasing Classic Cars’ and Wayne always uses them, so I thought - I’ll get a quote (I’m sure it will be the most expensive). It was actually in the middle. What I liked about Intercity Lines was you deal directly with them, not a broker so you know you are getting on one of their trailers, and drivers. My car was the cheapest on that truck probably by an order of 10-20!

02-15-2021, 03:19 PM

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Smokey23

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^^^^THIS^^^^

If the car is in nice shape (ie decent residual value), go enclosed and go Intercity...they are the biggest and the best for a reason.

02-17-2021, 03:53 AM

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sailingfun

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I also use intercity. No problems ever!

02-17-2021, 04:40 PM

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RomeoHotel

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I used a company named Montway within the past year...

FL to CA. Enclosed carrier $1300

02-07-2024, 10:21 PM

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NicoVanga

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While I'm not sure about specific discounts, it's worth checking out companies like A1 Auto Transport. They specialize in car shipping across the country and might offer competitive rates.