Transport Sydney to Canberra

[Broad-Arrow]

Hi

I would welcome recommendations regarding transport options to move a ‘65 Mustang from Sydney ports area to Canberra in early July. 

TIA, Broad-Arrow

[Darren Dorcich]

If it was my car, and I was reasonably close I would probably grab a trailer and go pick it up myself.  No one will look after your car like you will.

I shipped a car from Qld to Vic and used door to door (1800 366 723). Cost around $1200 from memory.  They were ok after they actually picked it up.

Darren

[Broad-Arrow]

Thanks Darren. 

In the past, when I had a suitable tow vehicle (i.e Toyota LandCruiser), I have undertaken my own transportation using a car trailer.  Unfortunately, I currently don't have a suitable tow vehicle so will need to engage someone to move the car.

Does anyone know of a Sydney or Canberra based transport company?

Another option is to drive it off the the wharf using temporary rego...

[Mattstang]

Try Neil @ Caringbah Towing - 0419 258 072
or Tim @ Alltrades Towing - 0424 588 852

I have personally used Caringbah to transport my 65 from Vic. to Sydney, door to door with no issue,
Cheers
Matt

[66 Stang]

Try SMB, they are usually quite reasonable, not sure if they go to Canberra, but I do know they will drop off in Goulburn, and you could always collect from there.

Just give them a call.

http://www.smbcartransport.com.au/index.html

Cheers
Keith

[moe]

Hi

I would welcome recommendations regarding transport options to move a ‘65 Mustang from Sydney ports area to Canberra in early July. 

TIA, Broad-Arrow

I've got a mate here in the ACT who does interstate runs.  I've used him a few times.  Happy to get his details if you like?

[Broad-Arrow]

Many thanks to Darren, Matt, Keith and Moe. 

I'll follow-up based on the advice received.

Moe - I'll send a separate message regarding contact details for the ACT transport.

cheers, Ken

 

[Pinto Pete]

give Canberra Carways a try...

[whitewun]

Hey broad arrow please post the results

I have my baby arriving around the same timeframe.
It is currently in Shermatts hands having some work done on it.

My thinking was to get the car "australian ised" by a company in Sydney and then pick it up and drive it back to Canberra.
By Ausralianised I mean getting the headlights done etc etc

Whitewun

[marksince1984]

PrixCar (previously Toll Auto) quote on their website $262 Sydney to Canberra (Depot to Depot). So you have to get it on a tilt tray to their depot in Sydney. By memory when I did it for mine last year it was about $150.

http://www.prixcartransport.com.au/transport-car-from-sydney-to-canberra/

[big al]

Hi, i can do it for you door to door one afternoon For $500 on my own truck if you are interested....thanx...Al

[big al]

Also whitwun, i can also perform the necessary modifications that you are requiring and all the required  parts are carried here in my workshop in Sydney...Thanx again...Al

[Broad-Arrow]

Hey broad arrow please post the results

I have my baby arriving around the same timeframe.
It is currently in Shermatts hands having some work done on it.

My thinking was to get the car "australian ised" by a company in Sydney and then pick it up and drive it back to Canberra.
By Ausralianised I mean getting the headlights done etc etc

Whitewun

Are you considering driving it from Sydney to Canberra using a temporary permit?  I was looking at this option, but I understand I would need to obtain a NSW Unregistered Vehicle Permit (UVP) which would require a safety check by an authorised inspector.  I believe it would be easier to simply truck the car to Canberra.

[moe]

out of curiosity, does the mustang have current US rego?

[Broad-Arrow]

out of curiosity, does the mustang have current US rego?

No, it had Michigan collector plates/rego, but they have been removed. 

[Ash]

I was looking at this option, but I understand I would need to obtain a NSW Unregistered Vehicle Permit (UVP) which would require a safety check by an authorised inspector.  I believe it would be easier to simply truck the car to Canberra.

My only experience with this was on a caravan I sold. The buyer wanted a permit to drive it back to Canberra from me in NSW. I had to get it inspected which was the same process as getting a pink slip done. As most of us know just how difficult most inspectors can be on first time inspections on classic imports as they have no idea, I personally would not be choosing this option. I think it would turn out into more of a drama than worthwhile.