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  1. F1wannabe

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    #1 F1wannabe, Oct 26, 2011
    I am looking to transport a Ferrari from So. Florida to So. Cal. I have read a lot of horror stories on FChat regarding auto shipping. I would like some recommendations for a trusted transportation company--first hand experience would be preferable (enclosed trailer).
     
  2. FLGT

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    #2 FLGT, Oct 26, 2011
    I've used Exotic Transport based out of Orlando area (big yellow trucks) several times to ship to/from West Coast. Has been uneventful.

    I posted earlier about lots of problems I had with a company shipping my car East (NTT Transport - Go2 Transportation). There are some useful tips on the post of general value, in my opinion.
     
  3. F1wannabe

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    #3 F1wannabe, Oct 26, 2011
    I did read your posts in another thread about your transport problems. It was very informative. Prior to reading your thread, I had mistakenly assumed that transporters were all the same. It is your story that has me doing my homework. thx
     
  4. werewolf

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  5. SrfCity

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    #5 SrfCity, Oct 26, 2011
    Try Reliable they've got an Orlando office. They have 350 trucks I think it is. Never used them but they're top notch.
     
  6. F1wannabe

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    #6 F1wannabe, Oct 26, 2011
    I have read numerous other posts about transporting Ferraris and here are the companies that are recommended repeatedly by various FChat posts:

    JP Logistics
    Intercity
    Reliable
    Passport/FedEx
    Exotic Transport
    Whitehorse Auto Concierge

    If anybody has had a bad experience with one of these shippers, or thinks I should add a company, please let me know. I believe that this a sufficient list of potential shippers, just want to make sure that there were no bad FChat experiences with any of the above. Thanks for your comments.
     
  7. SrfCity

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    #7 SrfCity, Oct 27, 2011
    That's a good list. I'd start calling and see who can pick up and deliver the soonest at a competitive price.
     
  8. AnotherDunneDeal

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    #8 AnotherDunneDeal, Oct 27, 2011
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    Check with Horseless Carriage. When I was with FoDallas they were the company that delivered all our new Ferrari's to us from New Jersey.....When we did not use our own race transporters to move our own inventory between Houston and Dallas we used them for that purpose also. We never had a problem at all during the time I was with Ferrari.......

    http://www.horselesscarriage.com/

    And here is link to get an online quote from them.....
    http://www.horselesscarriage.com/enclosed-auto-transport/online-quote/
    http://www.horselesscarriage.com/enclosed-auto-transport/photo-gallery/
    http://www.horselesscarriage.com/enclosed-auto-transport/photo-gallery/?nggpage=2
    http://www.horselesscarriage.com/enclosed-auto-transport/photo-gallery/

    I hope that helps......
     
  9. F1wannabe

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    #9 F1wannabe, Oct 27, 2011
    I saw a few other posts about Horseless Carriage--I will add them to my list. thx
     
  10. Moopz

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    #10 Moopz, Oct 27, 2011
    Another + for Intercity is that they are an Fchat sponsor.
     
  11. 4REphotographer

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    #11 4REphotographer, Oct 27, 2011
    JP and Reliable have both been good. Matt (White Horse) is a good friend of mine, but he doesn't go further west than the Mississippi.
     
  12. BIGHORN

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    #12 BIGHORN, Oct 27, 2011
    Exotic in Orlando did the best job of the 3 I have used. none of them damaged the car, but Reliable was told not to deliver during the 2 weeks I would be out of town. First day in Indy I get a call my car will arrive the next day.

    My house is not accessable for big trucks so the driver has to be met elsewhere. Lucky a friend was available to help my wife pick up the car.

    Had a small delivery window with Exotic and they hit it right on the money
     
  13. werewolf

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    #13 werewolf, Oct 27, 2011
    he sure does! :)
     
  14. Davesvt2000

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    #14 Davesvt2000, Oct 27, 2011
    + 1 for Intercity.

    I've used them twice and was completely satisfied with their service.
     
  15. FLGT

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    #15 FLGT, Oct 27, 2011
    FWIW - once you identify who you think is a very good carrier, I'd suggest you worry less about cost/timing and more about getting who you feel comfortable with. I made that mistake. I chose a carrier recently that was a bit cheaper and quicker, however I spent 2 months of time fighting with them to replace my scuffed wheels.
     
  16. 4REphotographer

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    #16 4REphotographer, Oct 27, 2011
    Haha, I actually just got off the phone with him and he is now doing a couple coast to coast runs. I was glad to hear he's able to expand.
     
  17. werewolf

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    #17 werewolf, Oct 27, 2011
    :)

    Bottom line on transport ... yes, I've learned the hard way, with bruises accumulated over years:

    Spend the money on someone who cares.
     
  18. MBFerrari

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    #18 MBFerrari, Oct 27, 2011
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    Appreciate the kind words by so many. We treat our clientele and the cars that they own like they are our very own. We understand how much these cars mean to you gents (and ladies) and we work to show you that we care every time we provide a service to you.

    Regards,
    Matt B
     
  19. junglistluder

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    #19 junglistluder, Oct 28, 2011
    +1

    I have personal experience with several transporters, and nobody will do a better job or give more personal service than Matt Brown of White Horse Auto Concierge. Give him a call and he will be happy to chat on the phone.

    Matt Brown
    703.403.8600
     
  20. dogdoc97

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    #20 dogdoc97, Oct 29, 2011
    they have a web site; ask for Kevn Dudley and use my name, he has moved cars for me from California to Georgia; Illinois to Georgia and all in between;my Lotus from CAli,twoJgas from Cali, A jag from Chicago, and some motorcycles too. his guy actually picked up a Porsche for my brother in DOWNTOWN,NEW YORK CITY! and got the trailer in there and back to ATlanta. The key is his drivers are all small enlcosed trailers; it usually has been ONLY my car or one more on the carrier; so no risk of moving them on and off, h is a little higher I think BUT I never had a claim! dogdoc( PM me for my full name,info
     
  21. ewright

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    #21 ewright, Nov 2, 2011
    If it has to be done right, I would go with Intercity Lines. I have used them for multiple cross country shipments of exotics/track cars and have always had stellar customer service and my car delivered exactly as it was picked up.
     

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