Shipping car from U.S.

[Big Red Machine Z06]

Has anyone had any firsthand experience with a shipping co. to bring a vette back from the U.S. Must be an enclosed carrier. Looking to find a reliable carrier. Thanks in advance.

[82Collectors]

I have no first hand experience. My car was brought from Florida by the previous owner who used:

http://www.mackiegroup.com/

I had spoken to them once about transporting as US car I was thinking about buying, but that never happened. The Mackie people were very helpful and knowledgable. I think I would have used them - but again - no first hand experience - just my impression of them.

Gord

[dankhts]

I bought mine in the U.S., but didn't have it shipped - the seller drove it half way, and I picked it up and drove it the rest - but, a friend is trying to buy one in Florida, and got a price of $4,000.00 to ship it up to Canada in an enclosed trailer! I think he's decided to fly down and drive it up himself.....

[LT4Coupe]

Originally Posted by 82Collectors

http://www.mackiegroup.com/

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I used Mackie to transport my 71 from OHIO. GREAT company,
I would certainly use them again.

[Vette Dream]

Originally Posted by Big Red Machine Z06

Has anyone had any firsthand experience with a shipping co. to bring a vette back from the U.S. Must be an enclosed carrier. Looking to find a reliable carrier.

Thanks in advance.

Wassup Doug, it's Alex here. Hope all is well with you, the shop, and the car!

I've bought both my Acura and my Z from the US and drove them up myself. I know it's not the most convenient way, but it is certainly the safest way to bring an imported car home, undamaged.

I've also had the displeasure of shipping my car from Ottawa to Calgary through Searail. If I could do it over again, I would have bough a car bra, taken the hit on tire wear and increased mileage, and would have driven it across the country myself.

My family shipped 3 cars with them, all of which had damage. SUspension/bearing damage on the Volvo and Acura, and a cracked weatherstrip on the Vette. After haggling for hours and hours, they would simply refuse to admit responsibility for the damage and we were stuck with the repair bills.

Just something to keep in mind regarding shipping companies. You are "insured" however if you look at the exclusions, its almost like not having insurance at all.

Good luck with whichever undertaking you're up to now!

Cheers,
Alex.

[jelaltd]

http://www.tfxinternational.com/

ask for jackie.

[Big Red Machine Z06]

Thanks guys. Great input.