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  1. desire308

    desire308 Formula 3

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    #1 desire308, Dec 29, 2007
    I have quotes from a number of transporters. One I used to take a 944 to Ohio [open]. They were very careful and it ran the customer $750. He is quoting $500.00 from Rutlands in Tucker GA to Tampa area [450 miles]. Pick up/delivery same day. The car is in driver condition. The others are closed and coming in at $1050 - $1250.00. Sounds high for 450 miles...any thoughts?

    I should add I was thinking of driving it down [as discussed in another thread].
     
  2. TCT

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    #2 TCT, Dec 29, 2007
    Call Gary Almond.

    I have used him 3 times. Great prices and nobody cares for you car like he does. I also know dozens of others who have used him and they all say the same thing.

    Here is the link to his site...

    http://www.almondexotictransports.com

    Tell him Toby asked you to call. ;)
     
  3. Bullfighter

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    #3 Bullfighter, Dec 29, 2007
    It was $750 to transport my car from San Diego to Monterey ($1500 roundtrip), enclosed. I'd have to Mapquest it, but should be similar miles.

    Check Intercity, Fedex Passport. Also call over to Sport Auto -- they have a local trucking company that did a nice job bringing my car to CA from NC (price was $1800 cross country).

    I would never have my car shipped on an open trailer.
     
  4. desire308

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    #4 desire308, Dec 29, 2007
    Spoke to him...very good. No need to go any further ;)
     
  5. irondogmike

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    #5 irondogmike, Dec 30, 2007
    Peter,I thought you've had that car home by now whats up?450 miles? If I had the time I've would've flown back there and we've driven it back by now just the two of us laughing all the way,jingles bells jingle bells...........jingle all the way home
     
  6. desire308

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    #6 desire308, Dec 30, 2007
    Partially financed...had to complete their inspection...all clear but then the Holidays got in the way. I should have it rolling off in a week.
     
  7. irondogmike

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    #7 irondogmike, Dec 30, 2007
    great then you can start the new year owning a ferrari,enjoying it in the warm days in fla..........happy new year..............are you going to keep the desire308 now that you have one..........rrrrrrrrrrrrrr
     
  8. climb

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    #8 climb, Dec 30, 2007
    I used Exotic Transport in Orlando. Coverd transport from Road Atlanta to Atlantic Beach (N.Fl) was $620.
     
  9. thecarreaper

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    #9 thecarreaper, Dec 30, 2007
    very good timing. i need a Lamborghini picked up in Stafford Virginia and brought here to Savannah.

    i need to start making calls this week.

    i have used Demoise Trucking twice and was happy. i would to get a few quotes, as the time it takes to get someone to get a car is as important as the cost to transport it. i dislike have having to wait 2-3 weeks so the big guys can fill the trucks.
     
  10. newgentry

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    #10 newgentry, Dec 30, 2007
    The Sport Auto's guy's name is Scotty, he's bringing my 328 over next week, charges $1 a mile each way, closed trailer. 336-362-4940
     
  11. desire308

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    #11 desire308, Dec 30, 2007
    Perhaps "desiretokeepit" ;) We are moving into the cooler/dryer season...a great time to sort the car out.

    And Happy New Year to you and everyone on the forum! You all have been a big help.
     
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    #12 desire308, Dec 30, 2007

    Almond is in the same ballpark and has a good rep too...hopefully it will work out. How many miles did the $620 cover? I have a quote at $1.25/mile single enclosed/no stacking with camera monitors.
     
  13. irondogmike

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    #13 irondogmike, Dec 30, 2007
    I like that one! because we all desire to keep it,........heh that works
     
  14. desire308

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  15. Meister

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    #15 Meister, Dec 30, 2007
    I've got a 20' open trailer and hual the 308, the corvettes and antying else that stikes my fancy w/ no problems.

    400 miles on an open tailer in the SE with no salt, sand, or other debris on the road for a driver quality car is not going to hurt it one bit.

    They can pick a nice day, bring it down and be done with it.

    Being on an open trailer is (IMO) much safer than driving the car on the open road by itself...what's the probelm?
     
  16. desire308

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    #16 desire308, Dec 30, 2007
    I tend to agree but I now have a quote w/in $50.00 of an open trailer and it won't be stacked or moved around.
     
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    #17 climb, Dec 30, 2007
    I never got that sophisticated as to calculate per mile charges. Just called and they said they'd have a truck pick it up that day. At that point i was done shopping transport. I guess it was 350 miles or so. Stayed up all night waiting for it.
     
  18. desire308

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    #18 desire308, Dec 30, 2007
    That's just how he calculated it...needs to stay competitive.
     
  19. irondogmike

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    #19 irondogmike, Dec 31, 2007
    hey those are nice cars,you did those? do you paint them too!? what type of cars are avaliable?
     
  20. Meister

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    #20 Meister, Dec 31, 2007
    Then go for it.

    I am recently coming out of a term in my life where every cent was important. I was on the other side... where $500-$1500-$2500 didn't matter...I then got to where it really "did" matter and now I'm back..... and now that I am back, it's more important that I get what I value in the condition I value it.

    500 miles for $1/mile or there abouts is worth your time.

    I mean, honestly I used to drive 250 miles OW to visit my wife (pre-nuptuals)...that took 5-1/2 hrs. Round trip, driving time only took 11 hours...or about 500 miles.

    11 hours at my meager $40/hr rate = $440. With gas, food and other potential expenses, I'm ahead of the game if I can get a car deleivered for or at near $1/mile.

    Get the car in your garage, start shining, cleaning, driving and enjoying the thing... it's only $ and you only go around once =)!

    Best of luck.
     
  21. desire308

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    #21 desire308, Jan 1, 2008
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    Mike...it's what I do full time. Mostly 1/43 scale stuff. I have some on Miniwerks.com from a private customer. I do everything except the actual cases. All base coat/clear coat with hand rubbed finishes. I machine some of the parts and add photo etched details, wiring, plumbing, etc. Here's a fully detailed F40 IMSA I completed recently. Sold for $2400. The less detailed models cost anywhere from $400-$800 and larger scales run a bit higher. I have models on Ferrariads every so often...some are there now but sold out.
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  22. irondogmike

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    #22 irondogmike, Jan 1, 2008
    those are the best detail cars I've ever seen,thats a cool way of making a living,I bet your eyes are tried after awhile working on the fine detail? maybe if there's extra $$ this year I would like to buy a car from you and start a collection,do you do 308's or just the new stuff and how did you start something like this for a living?very interesting line of work,keep up the great work and you and your wife enjoy this year with your new 308 in 2008!...........michael and phyllis..................check out on the off topic threads and read about 300 ton craine at work,you'll see how I earn my $$$$$$$$$$$$$
     
  23. masonfamliy04

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    #23 masonfamliy04, Jan 1, 2008
    Just wanted to say hi!!! We live up in Brooksville, Stop in some day to see my 308 qv twin turbo!!!! Bill -Amanda-Tyler Mason ([email protected])
    Good luck with your new 308!!!
     
  24. desire308

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    #24 desire308, Jan 1, 2008
    I sent you an email. BTW...I owned a 914/2.0 a few years ago.
     
  25. desire308

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    #25 desire308, Jan 1, 2008
    I read your post with great interest but was tired and forgot to reply. I practiced architecture in NYC for 15 years before moving to FL. We had a CM department so I know what a challenge it is to do what you do. I watched some incredible construction projects. Even came within 2 blocks of a crane that fell off a building just east of 5th ave in mid town. The building had a 20 story tapered base and the crane bounced down the side taking out windows, etc. before hitting the street. Pretty dramatic stuff!

    I started this business on the heals of leaving NY in 1990 when the economy was not great and needed other options. I started importing kits from overseas. This led to building commisions and eventually my first production 1/43 kit with Roush Racing and Ford Motor Co. giving their blessings. A board member funded the venture. I did Mike Dingmans GTO Mustang, then Tommy Kendall's Trans Am cars and Paul Newmans Daytona Mustang called "Nobodys Fool". Did some Historic models as well [Chaparrals]. Now I just build on my own and it is most enjoyable this time in my life ;)

    Contact me off the board if you have something in mind. I can build just about any subject. Happy 2008 and a new 308...that's pretty good...same to you and yours! Peter and Jennifer
     
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