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[sawbelly]

My wife and I are working on obtaining a 1969 Spitfire from an uncle in upstate NY.  Would anyone have a recommendation for a reputable auto transporter?  Any general advice on transporting?  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[Dan76spitfire]

your best bet, depending how far you have to go, is to rent a car trailer and tow it home yourself.  Dont rent a dolly, make sure its a trailer where all four wheels are off the pavement.  There is no better feeling than towing a new car home!  good luck!

Dan G.
1976 spitfire
Buffalo, NY

[sawbelly]

Thanks, I hear ya, but it's 3,000 miles!  Car is in upstate NY, we are in Santa Barbara (perfect climate for this car!). I have recevied a few bids from transporters over the internet.  Approx $1,000 to $1,300. I got the transporters from classifieds on the Hemmings web site.   

Go Bills? Ugly... hard to watch.

[Dan76spitfire]

just figured it was an option if you were close.  Good luck-great cars, fun to work on and drive!  not really a football fan thanks, however Go Sabres!

[jrodsmith]

I used Exotic Car Transport when I bought my 59 TR3A. That's all they do - transport antique cars. You can recognize them by their bright yellow 18 wheelers. Inside, it's a double-decker with an elevator to bring the car to ground level. The car is safely secured, all snug and comfortable - out of the weather. It cost me around $600 from Miami to Myrtle Beach. My Dad used another carrier and they bent the fender of his '51 XK120 Jag because they were using chains with a come-a-long. Exotic uses over-the-wheel straps which is the safest way to travel as the car rides on it's own suspension. Check them out at http://www.exoticcartransport.com I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Good luck!