Cobra shipping

cobrarob · #1 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007, 08:42 PM

Hi guys

It looks like I am going to go through with it and buy a superformance cobra in montreal canada and I was wondering if anyone new a good shipping company to use to get the car across canada to bc.

Whiplash · #2 (**permalink**) 05-30-2007, 11:16 PM

I used Intercity when getting my new car from CT to San Fran. They were professional and the driver treated all the cars with white gloves.

Their site:

http://www.intercitylines.com

Don't know if they do Canada, but it can't hurt to give them a ring.

Good luck with your new car-you'll love it

-Sean

RedBarchetta · #3 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 03:14 AM

Rich Lacy of Rich's Classic Transport (a CC forum sponsor) will handle your car like it was his own. Not sure if he does Canada, but you won't be disappointed in his level of personal service. And congrats on your acquisition!

-Dean #747

John Montgomery · #4 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 05:00 AM

See my thread I posted a couple of months ago.

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77752

I shipped mine from Arizona to Florida for $1140 using autotransport4less. See them at http://www.autotransport4less.com. I thought they were great plus they were the cheapest by about $400.

John

Chaplin · #5 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 08:12 AM

I have used both Intercity and Rich Lacy. IMO, they're both great and you can't go wrong with either. Intercity was great to deal with, called with frequent updates, were on time and even helped me push the car up my long driveway into the garage (no engine in it yet). Rich also calls with frequent updates, is super friendly and he offers the personal touch one can only find when dealing directly with the owner of the company. I'd check them both out and, if they are close on price and can ship in Canada, go with whoever can accomdate your schedule best.

jamvan · #6 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 08:16 AM

Might want to also try Horseless Carraige based out of New Jersey. I have used them in the past along with Intercity. Prices are pretty much even and both offer top quality service and treatment.

Jim

BEH · #7 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 11:26 AM

Are you buying new or used?
If new, can't you buy it in the States and bring it into Canada?
I've heard that Transport Canada allows them in now, but I could be wrong.
A earlier thread stated that Superperformance won a court case.
With the Canadian dollar trading at nearly 0.94 US, I would think it would be a lot cheaper in the US if it can in fact be imported.

greg schroeder · #8 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 12:55 PM

I used Pasport a few years back. I think Federal Express owns them now. Their enclosed shipping is as good as it gets. Here's an image of the car they shipped for me. The car is being dropped off in the image.

I've had opportunity to see a number of cars that were shipped using other shippers. In one example the car was scheduled to be shipped enclosed. They drove it up on an open trailer full of bugs and stone chips, saying, "oh we just switched the car in town to bring it here." In another example with another shipper they put the car on an open trailer and drove through wet white pait with the delivery truck. The car was sprayed with a mist of white paint. In another example the car above lost its transmission fluid on the hood of the car below. That was cute. In another example they loaded two cars one behind the other loose to have them rock back and forth with the bumpers hitting each other. There was plenty of damage. In another example the car was all thrashed up with dents on the top.

cobrarob · #9 (**permalink**) 05-31-2007, 09:23 PM

BAH

I also heard superformance won their court case but as far as I know you still cant ship them into canada

The DOT is appealing the ruling.

And yes I am buying a new car.

Thanks to everyone for all the responses

Enormus · #10 (**permalink**) 06-02-2007, 06:11 PM

Hi, I am having my West coast cobra shipped from Windsor to Vancouver (Burnaby) approximitly June 15. THese are the people I am using approximitly $1,700. Includes $75,000 insurance coverage.
When are you haveing yours shipped maybe we could save some money if we ship the same time.

Norm

MACKIE AUTO TRANSPORT DIV.
933 BLOOR ST. W., OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA PH (905) 728-2400 (416) 222-2266 Toronto (800) 565-4646 Fax (905) 728-5237
contact Sherry 1-800-565-4646 ex 450 or email sherry.west@mackiegroup.com

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Originally Posted by cobrarob

Hi guys

It looks like I am going to go through with it and buy a superformance cobra in montreal canada and I was wondering if anyone new a good shipping company to use to get the car across canada to bc.

cobrarob · #11 (**permalink**) 06-02-2007, 08:45 PM

Hi Enormus

I will probably be shipping around mid July , thanks for the information.

Are you having yours shipped in a clsoed truck.

Do you live in Vancouver , I am in whiterock maybe we can talk.

Rob