Service guide
Classic & Collector Car Transport
A collector car isn't replaceable at a dealership, and that changes every decision in the shipment — the trailer, the loading method, the tie-downs and the documentation.
We move pre-war cars, muscle cars, air-cooled Porsches, restorations in progress, concours entries and estate collections. Nearly all of it travels enclosed with lift-gate loading.
Best suited for
- Auction purchases and consignments
- Concours and show transport
- Estate and collection moves
- Restoration shop deliveries
- Barn finds and unfinished projects
Loading is where damage happens
Not on the highway — at the ramp. Low front valances, long overhangs and worn suspensions catch on incline ramps. A hydraulic lift gate removes the angle entirely, and it's what we specify for any vehicle with limited clearance.
Give us the actual measured clearance, not the factory figure. Original ride heights and modern reproduction tires rarely agree.
Documentation you'll want later
Our drivers photograph the vehicle at pickup and at delivery. For a car with documented history, that record belongs in the file alongside the rest of the provenance.
If your vehicle is insured under an agreed-value collector policy, we can provide the carrier's insurance certificate before dispatch so your broker has it on hand.
Unfinished and unstable projects
A car in pieces ships differently. Loose panels, missing glass, an engine on a pallet, a shell without brakes — all of it is movable, but it needs to be described accurately so the driver arrives with straps, blankets and a plan.
We'd rather over-prepare a project car than have a driver improvise with something irreplaceable.
Collector car prep
- Measure ground clearance and note approach angles.
- Photograph paint, chrome, glass and interior in good light.
- Note starting procedure, battery cutoffs and fuel shutoffs.
- Secure or remove loose trim, hubcaps and soft tops.
- Provide agreed-value insurance details if your policy requires it.
Common questions
- Should a classic car always ship enclosed?
- For anything restored, original-paint or high-value, yes. A solid driver-quality car can ship open, but enclosed is the standard for collectible vehicles.
- Can you pick up from an auction or restoration shop?
- Yes. We coordinate directly with auction houses, shops and consignment dealers on both ends.
- What insurance covers a collector car in transit?
- Carriers we dispatch hold a minimum of $2,000,000 in cargo insurance, and we can provide the certificate before pickup.
Related services
Enclosed auto transport
Fully covered trailers for classic, luxury, exotic and high-value vehicles. Maximum protection from weather and road debris.
Motorcycle transport
Cruisers, touring bikes, sport bikes and vintage machines — secured properly, quoted accurately the first time.
Non-running vehicles
Winch-equipped carriers for inoperable, project and salvage vehicles. Tell us the condition up front and we dispatch the right truck.
Get a real number for your vehicle
All-in pricing with nothing added at delivery. $0 due today — $299 when your driver is dispatched and the balance COD.
$0 due today. Just $299 when your driver is dispatched and the balance COD.