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PeteM1965

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I have used DAS two times with no problems. First time the buyer of a car I sold to arranged the transaction from Chicago to LA. I drove the car to the shipper, local for drop off. A few years later, I bought my 02 in San Diego. I had DAS pick up the car at a house and it was delivered to a yard near my house for $705. That was three years ago.

 

The car must be drivable so they can put it on the trailer. It took almost two weeks for my car to be delivered as it had a long layover in Texas, probably waiting for more cars to load on the trailer. I had it shipped on an open trailer as it is not a show car and I wanted to keep the price down. You can pay for extras such as an inclosed trailer plus a premium for the top rack. You may not want that fifty-five year old chevy leaking transmission fluid on your car.   

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Found a shipper through some recommendations. They were located a short distance from where the car is in Seattle. To make a long story short, I got enclosed transport for $1200. Will begin with the posts when I get the car. My son and I are looking forward to a fun filled project.

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Hello, I am curious to know which company you used and the experience. I am looking into shipping a '75 from KS to CA. Best, Todd

'65 1800ti granada, '70 2002 atlantik, '75 2002 fjord

'91 318is, '01 M5, '10 535xi m sport wagon

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Hey Pete, 

I just had to chime in. I had seen your original question and had been following the thread. 

Thanks for posting(hopefully the first of many) the photos, that is so awesome! I am excited for you and welcome to the world of "vintage :) " BMW's.

I am in the process of restoring my '76(but it's still a daily driver) and slowly introducing my 7 yr old into messing with/working on it.

I showed him how to rev the engine from under the hood and he was thrilled. New cars are all covered up in the engine compartment and that is next to impossible.

I am planning on building an engine(1st time solo) with him when he's 8 or 9 OR when he shows a strong interest.

Good Luck,

Philip 

Life is short, enjoy the ride!
L'Ultimo Ciclista, 200Km race, Nove Colli 2012

1976 Mint Grun

Philip

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