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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 03-16-2026, 04:09 PM

Allow me to interject my 2 cents also....

Regarding shipping, driving a newly purchased vehicle home (-especially one you know absolutely nothing about the mechanicals or its history) can be a neat adventure if you know people along the route that can assist you when things go bad, ...OR if you know Model-As well enough to problem solve on the side of a road. If you don't, that adventure can go from good to bad, to stressful very quickly! Depending on distance and backhaul availability, most single-car shippers are charging $2.00+ a loaded mile. Allow me caution you about this, -and I am NOT trying to sound racist nor prejudiced, but two separate vehicles were shipped to me in the past year or so by customers who chose to go with a Transportation Broker where non-English speaking foreigner truck drivers delivered their vehicle. The last one was so non-English speaking that I had to talk into his phone that had a translator app that converted my words to his language just to get him here. Trying to communicate with him via phone, -and him calling at 11:00PM at night wanting me to take delivery was the last straw for me. It is my opinion that if your new vehicle means anything to you, then hire a reputable single-car enclosed carrier that speaks fluent English. I can offer you a couple of names of whom I would recommend, -and one that I would not recommend. I'll just leave it there on that topic.

My other suggestion is unless you are very versed on what to look for in a Model-A purchase, you need to hire someone to go with you that is knowledgeable with Model-As, -and you need to go inspect the vehicle first-hand before you make the purchase. The majority of Model-As being offered for sale are on the market because they are, -or have been a problem. I tell this often, but the really good Model-As rarely ever hit the open market because there are always buyers who have told the owners of good cars that they would like first right of refusal. Those cars generally sell quickly by word of mouth. If you cannot travel to personally inspect your purchase, you need to deal with a shop that specializes in Model-As that has great integrity. Such a place is Steve Becker at Berts Model-A. There are others too, but know your Seller reputation.

Good luck with your purchase John, and welcome to Fordbarn!!

03-16-2026, 04:09 PM	#8
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 12,241	Re: Shipping a Model A? Allow me to interject my 2 cents also.... Regarding shipping, driving a newly purchased vehicle home (-especially one you know absolutely nothing about the mechanicals or its history) can be a neat adventure if you know people along the route that can assist you when things go bad, ...OR if you know Model-As well enough to problem solve on the side of a road. If you don't, that adventure can go from good to bad, to stressful very quickly! Depending on distance and backhaul availability, most single-car shippers are charging $2.00+ a loaded mile. Allow me caution you about this, -and I am NOT trying to sound racist nor prejudiced, but two separate vehicles were shipped to me in the past year or so by customers who chose to go with a Transportation Broker where non-English speaking foreigner truck drivers delivered their vehicle. The last one was so non-English speaking that I had to talk into his phone that had a translator app that converted my words to his language just to get him here. Trying to communicate with him via phone, -and him calling at 11:00PM at night wanting me to take delivery was the last straw for me. It is my opinion that if your new vehicle means anything to you, then hire a reputable single-car enclosed carrier that speaks fluent English. I can offer you a couple of names of whom I would recommend, -and one that I would not recommend. I'll just leave it there on that topic. My other suggestion is unless you are very versed on what to look for in a Model-A purchase, you need to hire someone to go with you that is knowledgeable with Model-As, -and you need to go inspect the vehicle first-hand before you make the purchase. The majority of Model-As being offered for sale are on the market because they are, -or have been a problem. I tell this often, but the really good Model-As rarely ever hit the open market because there are always buyers who have told the owners of good cars that they would like first right of refusal. Those cars generally sell quickly by word of mouth. If you cannot travel to personally inspect your purchase, you need to deal with a shop that specializes in Model-As that has great integrity. Such a place is Steve Becker at Berts Model-A. There are others too, but know your Seller reputation. Good luck with your purchase John, and welcome to Fordbarn!! __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .