The Ford Barn

SUHRsc · 07-12-2015, 08:55 PM

Has anyone had any good, or bad luck dealing with any car shipping companies. I am looking into possibly purchasing a '35 Ford on the West Coast and would need it shipped to Pennsylvania.

I am looking for a trustworthy shipping company that will work in a timely manner.

Any advice is welcome.

Enclosed transport would be a big advantage but not a necessity.

thank you
Zach

cmbrucew · 07-12-2015, 09:12 PM

Truly Vintage has a nice setup if you can work in with his schedule.
He monitors and posts on the Barn and Hamb.
Name is Jim, Phone 260 804 6695
Bruce

Alaska Jim · 07-13-2015, 02:20 AM

Stay away from Roadrunner transport.

SUHRsc · 07-13-2015, 06:04 AM

Thanks guys!

Kerk · 07-13-2015, 06:37 AM

Intercity worked for me. Very careful and each car was protected from others possibly leaking fluids, Shipped my 35 4 door Deluxe hump back from Ky to N/E . corner of Ma. jm2cw Kerk

rockfla · 07-13-2015, 06:57 AM

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Reliable & Intercity, had a friend ship a car with Exotic Car Transport that was paid by the buyer but he was not impressed when they showed up to load the car.

Bill's Auto Works · 07-13-2015, 07:07 AM

There are 3 QUALITY transporters in the Hamb O Dex section of the Hamb: BenD, Racinman & myself. This section is great because you can see hundreds of references from ACTUAL car guys who have used the services. Whomever you choose, do a Google search of them & make sure they use quality equipment made to do the job.

CC33 · 07-13-2015, 07:34 AM

I have used Passport Transportation several times and would definitely use them again. VERY professional and will give you the quote on the phone. I used Horseless Carriage once and would never use them again. Best of luck.

RKS.PA · 07-13-2015, 07:40 AM

I, too, used Intercity to ship two cars from PA to AZ last year. They brokered the job to Plycar. Service was excellent, driver was a pro, cars were in a specialty covered trailer and they were picked up and delivered exactly when promised.
Wouldn't go anywhere else if I had it to do over.

Dick.

1931 flamingo · 07-13-2015, 08:02 AM

Another vote here for Truly Vintage. Very happy.
Paul in CT

rockfla · 07-13-2015, 08:12 AM

We used a former company that is now Plycar back in 2004 to take our car from Florida out to Pebble Beach. They did a good job and also arranged storage for our car after the show as it would be a day or so before they were able to have a trailer ready and full to come back east. They were good then!!! I think several of these type of shippers will work together (if need be) to accommodate your needs.

countrysquire · 07-13-2015, 08:15 AM

I've had quite a few cars transported over the years, and Bill Squires of Bill's Auto Works is the best I've ever used. He just delivered a '40 Tudor for me a few weeks ago.

Doug 845 · 07-13-2015, 08:22 AM

I used Intercity and would use them again. I even arranged to have their 18 wheel enclosed truck meet me at a local Home Depot parking lot so that the driver could load the car directly onto my raised flatbed - since their truck would never make it down my narrow road.

SUHRsc · 07-14-2015, 10:20 AM

Thank you all for your advice

Oakhurst · 07-14-2015, 02:17 PM

I have used Reliable several times with good service. On a model A though they did not know about the fuel shutoff. Other friends have used a website that will receive bids from independents. They have had good luck there,

waterboychuck · 07-14-2015, 05:58 PM

I sold a car this past Spring and the buyer wanted some suggestions. I suggested U-Ship. It's an open carrier transporter. They called on a Friday saying that they were in my area but since I did not have all the funds in my account I said no deal and told the buyer. The buyer then put all the funds into my account and the very next day I got a knock on my front door and it was another carrier. He loaded it up on the bottom right in the front. The buyer received the car a few days later in good shape. No damage.

4dy · 07-17-2015, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CC33

I have used Passport Transportation several times and would definitely use them again. VERY professional and will give you the quote on the phone. I used Horseless Carriage once and would never use them again. Best of luck.

I wouldn't let Passport transport a skateboard. Nasty drivers, indifferent salesmen, and many missed deadlines.

Drbrown · 07-17-2015, 01:16 AM

Enclosed trucking is relatively expensive but may be desirable for certain cars/situations. I went with open and had no problem.

I was not happy with Uship. Ebay charged me about a 10% broker's fee for the shipping arrangement and then Uship charged me about a 30% broker's fee so they could pick up the phone in their Florida office and make an arrangement with an independent trucker in Ohio. The independent trucker's fee was reasonable and he was prompt and professional .... he's based in Ohio and I can provide his name if interested. I am in NY State.

Pat/Ohio · 07-17-2015, 08:58 AM

I have used Thomas Sunday in the past with good results. Shipped a '35 Ford 3W from Phoenix to Wilmington, OH for around $1400. But that was 10 years ago. Pat

4dy · 07-23-2015, 02:36 PM

Many of these transport companies are nothing more than brokers trying to find a spot on a trailer. The driver wants a full trailer and might meander around the country continuously looking to fill any open slots, often at the expense of your arrival date. I would get a FIRM date window when they guarantee they will pickup and deliver. Twice I had shippers totally miss the pickup date and each time the seller was moving away and could not wait.

07-12-2015, 08:55 PM	#1
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 876	Shipping A Car Has anyone had any good, or bad luck dealing with any car shipping companies. I am looking into possibly purchasing a '35 Ford on the West Coast and would need it shipped to Pennsylvania. I am looking for a trustworthy shipping company that will work in a timely manner. Any advice is welcome. Enclosed transport would be a big advantage but not a necessity. thank you Zach __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

07-12-2015, 09:12 PM	#2
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,070	Re: Shipping A Car Truly Vintage has a nice setup if you can work in with his schedule. He monitors and posts on the Barn and Hamb. Name is Jim, Phone 260 804 6695 Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time Last edited by cmbrucew; 07-12-2015 at 09:40 PM.

07-13-2015, 02:20 AM	#3
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,576	Re: Shipping A Car Stay away from Roadrunner transport.

07-13-2015, 06:04 AM	#4
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 876	Re: Shipping A Car Thanks guys! __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

07-13-2015, 06:37 AM	#5
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 642	Re: Shipping A Car Intercity worked for me. Very careful and each car was protected from others possibly leaking fluids, Shipped my 35 4 door Deluxe hump back from Ky to N/E . corner of Ma. jm2cw Kerk

07-13-2015, 06:57 AM	#6
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 4,061	Re: Shipping A Car Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Reliable & Intercity, had a friend ship a car with Exotic Car Transport that was paid by the buyer but he was not impressed when they showed up to load the car.

07-13-2015, 07:07 AM	#7
Bill's Auto Works Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 607	Re: Shipping A Car There are 3 QUALITY transporters in the Hamb O Dex section of the Hamb: BenD, Racinman & myself. This section is great because you can see hundreds of references from ACTUAL car guys who have used the services. Whomever you choose, do a Google search of them & make sure they use quality equipment made to do the job. __________________ Your QUALITY Ford Barn Transporter- Open or Enclosed. Bill's Auto Works Est. 1983 & Still Going Strong! 1955 Chevy Altered W.B. Gasser 1955 Nash Amb. Cust. Lemans 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 2 DR HT 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix 2 DR HT 1966 Pontiac Catalina Conv 1966 AMC Ambassador DPL 2 DR HT 1966 AMC Ambassador Cust 2DR HT 1967 AMC Marlin 1967 Toronado 1973 Chevy Nova Full Chassis Car 1992 Jag XJS Conv 1992 Jag XJS 2 DR Coupe 2007 Cadillac XLR-V Supercharged Roadster

07-13-2015, 07:34 AM	#8
CC33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 465	Re: Shipping A Car I have used Passport Transportation several times and would definitely use them again. VERY professional and will give you the quote on the phone. I used Horseless Carriage once and would never use them again. Best of luck.

07-13-2015, 07:40 AM	#9
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,203	Re: Shipping A Car I, too, used Intercity to ship two cars from PA to AZ last year. They brokered the job to Plycar. Service was excellent, driver was a pro, cars were in a specialty covered trailer and they were picked up and delivered exactly when promised. Wouldn't go anywhere else if I had it to do over. Dick.

07-13-2015, 08:02 AM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,397	Re: Shipping A Car Another vote here for Truly Vintage. Very happy. Paul in CT

07-13-2015, 08:12 AM	#11
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 4,061	Re: Shipping A Car We used a former company that is now Plycar back in 2004 to take our car from Florida out to Pebble Beach. They did a good job and also arranged storage for our car after the show as it would be a day or so before they were able to have a trailer ready and full to come back east. They were good then!!! I think several of these type of shippers will work together (if need be) to accommodate your needs.

07-13-2015, 08:15 AM	#12
countrysquire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 220	Re: Shipping A Car I've had quite a few cars transported over the years, and Bill Squires of Bill's Auto Works is the best I've ever used. He just delivered a '40 Tudor for me a few weeks ago.

07-13-2015, 08:22 AM	#13
Doug 845 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fishkill, NY Posts: 179	Re: Shipping A Car I used Intercity and would use them again. I even arranged to have their 18 wheel enclosed truck meet me at a local Home Depot parking lot so that the driver could load the car directly onto my raised flatbed - since their truck would never make it down my narrow road.

07-14-2015, 10:20 AM	#14
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 876	Re: Shipping A Car Thank you all for your advice __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

07-14-2015, 02:17 PM	#15
Oakhurst Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oakhurst, CA Posts: 140	Re: Shipping A Car I have used Reliable several times with good service. On a model A though they did not know about the fuel shutoff. Other friends have used a website that will receive bids from independents. They have had good luck there,

07-14-2015, 05:58 PM	#16
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Shipping A Car I sold a car this past Spring and the buyer wanted some suggestions. I suggested U-Ship. It's an open carrier transporter. They called on a Friday saying that they were in my area but since I did not have all the funds in my account I said no deal and told the buyer. The buyer then put all the funds into my account and the very next day I got a knock on my front door and it was another carrier. He loaded it up on the bottom right in the front. The buyer received the car a few days later in good shape. No damage. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

07-17-2015, 01:16 AM	#18
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Shipping A Car Enclosed trucking is relatively expensive but may be desirable for certain cars/situations. I went with open and had no problem. I was not happy with Uship. Ebay charged me about a 10% broker's fee for the shipping arrangement and then Uship charged me about a 30% broker's fee so they could pick up the phone in their Florida office and make an arrangement with an independent trucker in Ohio. The independent trucker's fee was reasonable and he was prompt and professional .... he's based in Ohio and I can provide his name if interested. I am in NY State.

07-17-2015, 08:58 AM	#19
Pat/Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wilmington, OH/Lakeland, FL Posts: 957	Re: Shipping A Car I have used Thomas Sunday in the past with good results. Shipped a '35 Ford 3W from Phoenix to Wilmington, OH for around $1400. But that was 10 years ago. Pat

07-23-2015, 02:36 PM	#20
4dy Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 50	Re: Shipping A Car Many of these transport companies are nothing more than brokers trying to find a spot on a trailer. The driver wants a full trailer and might meander around the country continuously looking to fill any open slots, often at the expense of your arrival date. I would get a FIRM date window when they guarantee they will pickup and deliver. Twice I had shippers totally miss the pickup date and each time the seller was moving away and could not wait.