Classic car transport
Classic Car Transport, Usually Enclosed
We ship older and collector cars for owners and buyers, most of them in an enclosed trailer. A real person quotes your car, and one contact stays with you from quote to drop-off.
- Enclosed trailers for collector cars
- Non-running classics can be moved
- Vetted, fully insured carriers
Who ships a classic car
Classic car transport is for older and collector cars that should not be driven a long way, or that their owners would rather not drive. The people who call us have usually just bought a car at a sale or from a private seller in another state, are sending one to a show or a restoration shop, or are moving and taking the collection along.
We are based near Charlotte, NC, and we ship classics anywhere in the continental U.S. Collector dealers can use the same service; see specialty dealership transport.
Enclosed or open for a classic
We recommend an enclosed trailer for most classics. Walls and a roof keep the car out of rain, dust and road debris, and older paint, chrome and soft tops are the parts most exposed on an open trailer. Enclosed also keeps the car out of sight on the road.
Open transport is still an option for a driver-quality classic or a project car headed to the shop. If you are weighing the two, read the open vs enclosed guide or ask us which we would pick for your car.
Tell us about the car
Classics vary more than modern cars, so the carrier needs details before dispatch:
- Does it run and drive? A non-running car can be moved, but it needs different loading equipment. We will tell you plainly what that changes.
- Brakes and steering. If either is weak, the car may need to be winched rather than driven onto the trailer.
- Ground clearance. Lowered cars and long overhangs affect how the car is loaded.
- Leaks and loose parts. Note any fluid leaks, and remove or secure anything that could come loose.
Our vehicle prep guide covers the rest, including photos to take before pickup.
How classic car shipping works with FCT
- Request a quote. Pickup and drop-off, the year, make and model, whether it runs, and anything unusual about loading. Use the quote form or call (980) 552-1101.
- A real person quotes it. No instant price. Someone looks at your car and your route.
- We vet the carrier. Every carrier is checked before it touches the car, every shipment is fully insured, and the driver and truck are confirmed before pickup.
- We confirm the windows. You get the pickup window and the expected delivery window before the truck rolls. If anything changes on the road, you hear it from us first.
- Inspection and the BOL. The car's condition is noted on the bill of lading at pickup and checked again at delivery. The delivery BOL is saved in the client portal at fctorders.com.
Classic car shipping questions
Should I ship my classic enclosed?
For most classics, yes. Enclosed keeps the car out of weather and road debris. Open transport can work for a driver-quality car or a project car.
Can you ship a classic that does not run?
Yes. Tell us when you ask for a quote, because a non-running car needs different loading equipment.
Can you pick up a car I bought at a sale or from a private seller?
Yes. Send the pickup address and a contact there, and we arrange the move to you anywhere in the continental U.S.
Is my classic insured in transit?
Yes. Every shipment is fully insured, and every carrier is vetted before it touches the car. See our car shipping insurance guide.