Auto Transport/Shipping Information

[67 Florida Deluxe]

Through the years, I've had lots of cars shipped to me and from me. Usually without incident. Recently, I have had repeat success with two I've bought and had shipped to me and one that I sold and recommended to the buyer. All were with Montway Auto Transport. They were all in enclosed transports. Booking was easy and the price was very competitive, especially with the "cash" option. Granted, each actual truck and driver is independent, but they must vet them pretty well. I would use Montway again.
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-Kent
OG member of the '67 Posse
A few of my toys, past and present
'56 Oval, '66 KG Conv't, '67 21-Window, '67 Bug, '79 SuperVert

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[RocketA]

Thinking about being nice and helping my brother out with shipping a car pretty much coast to coast.

Does anyone know if the pandemic and very low gas prices are causing lower shipping prices or are the brokers still trying to squeeze everyone?

[WM971252]

[buseric]

I bought a roller project VW van in California and need enclosed shipping to Canada, with import. Does anyone have a recommendation?

[mikec4193]

HI Samba folks

I had a 1970 VW Beetle maybe 2 years ago shipped from San Diego CA to Mechanicville NY for like $1500 to $1800 dollars...I just recently in the last couple of weeks, found an off topic vintage vehicle that ran and drove from Oakhurst CA and to ship it to Mechanicville NY the lowest quote was over $3000.00.

Is this jump in shipping due to the current pandemic?....I do know gas is less now than it was 2 years ago...

Has anybody else seen a huge jump in shipping costs recently??

Any insight would be much appreciated.

MikeC
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[Erik G]

yes, from Sac or SJ to Houston was 700-800 a few years back and quotes are coming at 1200+ right now
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[67 Florida Deluxe]

I lined up an auto transport today and was kinda shocked at the price. Apparently, there's a shortage of drivers and a LOT of demand for auto transports for a variety of reasons recently. One is a big uptick in vintage/classic/specialty car sales of late. So that's the whole supply/demand part of the equation.

The other part as I learned over the years is location of the pickup or drop-off. If it's not on a main route or very close to it (the low-hanging fruit), the cost can go up a lot the further away from the main routes with no drop-off to exchange near the pick-up. Drivers like to stay close to main routes and have pick ups and drop offs along the way to keep the truck full, which maximizes their pay and makes their lives easier.
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-Kent
OG member of the '67 Posse
A few of my toys, past and present
'56 Oval, '66 KG Conv't, '67 21-Window, '67 Bug, '79 SuperVert

[Burfbug]

Well, I just contracted with 4 Corners Transport for a pickup in San Jose, CA, and deliver to Palmer Lake, CO. I'll let you all know how it goes.

[slapin]

I did not use Montway, but I received a quote online. They instantly subscribed me to their text bot service to give me updates, even though I never booked with them. Also, if you call their 1-800 number, you get put through to a spam bot that takes you through 4 or 5 "very special offers for our callers" where you get to hear about AT&T internet and other useless crap. Pass.

[CB_Cyclone]

[ermuckelberg]

Has anybody ever used Mercury Auto transport? I’m thinking about having a bus shipped and their quote is far more reasonable than any other. Far more reasonable. Any thoughts?

[jdwitham]

Does anyone have any history on shipping from Lima Peru to Oakland or Los Angeles? Recommendations and cost? Thanks

[BCLi]

[notchboy]

Who is actively hauling the West coast? I need a mom and pop to haul my 64 T34 rolling chassis, a T34 front nose clip and a roof from a Mercedes wagon from Springfield OR to Escondido CA?

Ive emailed a couple in the vendor section with no response yet.
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[jennieanydots]

Hello! New to this forum and looking for advice on companies that could ship a Vanagon from BC to Calgary for me? Also, do you recommend covered transport or not and any idea on cost?
Thank you!

[notchboy]