Classic Car Shipping & Luxury Auto Transport

Enclosed auto transport is generally considered the optimal method for classic, vintage, and high-value vehicles. Enclosed trailers protect the automobile from outdoor elements such as road dust, loose gravel, highway grime, and adverse weather. For vehicles with extra-low ground clearance, carriers equipped with hydraulic lift-gates provide horizontal loading that prevents bottoming out.

For luxury automobiles, high-performance sports cars, and collector editions with delicate custom paintwork, enclosed shipping is strongly recommended. While enclosed shipping incurs an additional premium over open trailers, the heightened physical security, reduced exposure to road debris, and specialized soft-tie strapping systems justify the expense for high-asset vehicles.

Yes, we coordinate transport for non-operational vehicles, project cars, and restoration candidates. The vehicle must be able to roll, steer, and brake for standard winch loading. You must disclose its operational condition when requesting a quote so that a carrier with appropriate winch equipment and ramp capabilities is dispatched.

Cross-country transport costs depend on mileage, carrier trailer configuration (open vs. enclosed), vehicle dimensions, seasonal fuel surcharges, and current lane capacity. Coast-to-coast enclosed transport typically ranges higher than standard open carrier routes due to specialized equipment and dedicated care. Contact our dispatch team for an exact, tailored quote.

Transit time typically corresponds with total route mileage. Regional deliveries (under 500 miles) often take 1 to 3 days, medium-haul routes (500–1,500 miles) require 3 to 5 days, and cross-country shipments (1,500–3,000 miles) average 6 to 9 days, depending on weather and DOT hours-of-service compliance.

Every independent carrier in our network is required to carry valid commercial cargo insurance coverage. Capstone Auto Trans verifies active certificates of insurance prior to load assignment. We advise clients to review policy limit thresholds and deductibles relative to their vehicle’s agreed collector value before departure.

Yes. Federal commercial transport regulations prohibit moving household goods or loose cargo within passenger vehicles on commercial auto carriers. Removing loose accessories, personal items, and detachable hardware prevents interior shifting and facilitates accurate pre-trip inspection documentation.

Yes. We routinely coordinate out-of-state acquisitions directly with private sellers, automotive dealerships, and collector car auctions (such as Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, or Bring a Trailer). We handle gate passes, bill of lading documentation, and buyer-seller contact alignment.

Yes. Our standard coordination provides door-to-door pickup and delivery wherever residential street regulations and overhead tree branches permit multi-car haulers to safely navigate. If your immediate neighborhood has commercial truck restrictions, our driver arranges a convenient nearby open staging area.